Senior Paid Search; SEA Consultant

Manchester, London - hybrid

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.

This position sits in our Marketing & Technology service based in Manchester and London. We combine data, technology, creative content, and paid media to crack brands’ business problems & drive revenue through a variety of digital marketing solutions like ad campaigns, augmented reality, and chatbots. Our clients include ASOS, Just Eat Takeaway, Twitch, Tik Tok, and The White Company. The Senior Paid Search Specialist will manage and optimize paid search campaigns, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and provide strategic recommendations to clients.

• Develop personal development plans for team members and provide structural guidance to achieve agreed goals.
• Define and convey team expectations clearly.
• Identify client challenges with the team and stimulate solutions.
• Leverage automation and data, including AI, to improve campaign performance.
• Monitor campaign performance, analyze data, and provide regular reports with key metrics and improvement recommendations.
• Stay informed about search engine algorithm changes and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Champion new approaches, frameworks, and performance methodologies within the Paid Search team.
• Deliver compelling presentations and communicate complex concepts clearly during sales meetings and client workshops.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless execution of campaigns and alignment with client goals.
• Work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Be available to start working from either our Manchester or London office.
• Have full working proficiency in English.

• At least 5 years of experience creating, managing, and optimizing paid search and shopping campaigns, preferably in an agency setting.
• Background helping e‑commerce brands thrive in a competitive digital space.
• Experience mentoring or guiding junior digital specialists.
• Confidence and empathy in presenting ideas to colleagues and clients.
• Strong knowledge of Google Ads and Bing Ads platforms.
• Proven track record of driving results and optimizing campaigns to meet client objectives.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret data for campaign optimization.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for conveying complex ideas to clients and stakeholders.
• Analytical, flexible, and able to work independently.
• Ability to present complex results in clear, understandable language.

• Flexible hybrid working policy (2 days from the office, depending on location).
• Competitive salary based on experience and equal pay policies.
• Company pension, free private healthcare, mental health support, and sick pay scheme.
• 26 days paid holiday (plus UK Bank Holidays).
• Office refreshments all week and drinks at 4 pm on Thursdays.
• Season ticket loan assistance and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies supporting new parents.
• Social and cultural events and opportunities to connect with colleagues.
• Inspirational talks with guest speakers and events.
• Learning and development opportunities for continuous growth.
• Buddies programme to help with onboarding.
• A reputation for doing good – DEPT® is a Certified B Corp® and has received industry awards.
• Opportunities to work with big and global clients.

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.