PAID MEDIA ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

KEY POINTS

• Strategic leadership role within a global integrated agency
• London based HQ
• Hybrid work style, 3 days on site and 2 working from home
• Focus on Paid Social across Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn & Google
• Opportunity to scale campaigns across USA & Middle East markets
• Senior leadership exposure with strong growth potential

ABOUT THE CLIENT

We’re representing a globally recognised, integrated agency operating across sport, entertainment and lifestyle. With an international footprint and an entrepreneurial culture, they partner with both challenger brands and major global names to deliver culturally relevant, performance-driven campaigns.

Due to continued growth and international expansion, they’re looking for an Associate Director to lead their Paid Media function.

THE BENEFITS

• Hybrid working model
• International campaign exposure
• Autonomy to shape paid media strategy and direction
• Clear progression pathway within a growing global agency
• Collaborative, creative-led culture backed by data and analytics

THE PAID MEDIA ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR ROLE:

As Paid Media Associate Director, you will act as the strategic anchor of the paid media offering, with a strong focus on Paid Social. You’ll balance high-level strategic thinking with hands-on technical expertise to scale global performance campaigns.

You’ll lead end-to-end strategy, execution and optimisation across multiple platforms, driving measurable ROI and ensuring robust reporting standards. Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, you’ll shape integrated campaigns that align with wider business objectives.

You’ll also take ownership of forecasting, attribution modelling, financial accountability and client growth, contributing to new business pitches and mentoring a team of performance specialists.

PAID MEDIA ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Proven experience leading Paid Social strategy across Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn and Google
• Strong background in performance optimisation, A/B testing and ROI improvement
• Advanced knowledge of GA4, GTM and UTM tracking
• Experience with attribution modelling and privacy-conscious measurement
• Confident in forecasting, projections and financial accountability
• Experience leading and developing performance marketing teams
• Strong client-facing and strategic communication skills

TO BE CONSIDERED:

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via Cameron.chambers@searchability.com

For further information please call me on 01244 567 388 / 07719 067 562. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS

Paid Media, Paid Social, Meta Ads, TikTok Ads, LinkedIn Ads, Google Ads, GA4, GTM, Attribution Modelling, Performance Marketing, Forecasting, A/B Testing, ROI Optimisation, Team Leadership