About the Company:

A leading full-service digital agency, recognised among the top performers in its region, operates across multiple UK locations with a 40-strong team. Known for innovative thinking and a results-driven mindset, the team prides itself on driving exceptional growth for its clients. New partners are welcomed into a collaborative environment filled with passionate digital specialists dedicated to delivering standout performance.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Head of Paid Advertising to lead our paid media team, driving strategy, performance and growth across Google, Meta, Microsoft, TikTok, LinkedIn and more.

You’ll be responsible for delivering strong commercial results for clients, developing the paid team, and contributing to new business and agency growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead paid media strategy and performance across all platforms
  • Own forecasting, budgets and campaign optimisation
  • Ensure campaigns deliver against KPIs (ROAS, CPA, revenue)
  • Manage senior client relationships and paid media delivery
  • Lead, develop and grow the paid media team
  • Support new business pitches and paid strategy

Skills and Expertise:

  • Several years proven experience in paid advertising
  • Background leading a paid media function or team
  • Experience managing high-budget, multi-platform campaigns
  • Strong commercial, strategic and leadership skills
  • Confident with client-facing and pitching

Benefits: Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 home) Pension, flexitime & enhanced maternity leave Free fitness classes, flu jabs & cycle scheme Company events, extra leave & travel support

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    About Nova

    At Nova Recruitment, we hold a wealth of experience and trade knowledge. We utilise expert search strategies and established industry connections to offer the best support for you and your business. Based in the heart of Manchester, we operate across the whole of the UK sourcing professionals across various sectors.

    Nova were able to find the perfect candidate for us not just in relation to skills but also company ethos. They are now considered our trusted staffing partner and are vital to all our expansion projects.

    - Paul Watterson, Head of Engineering Services at Saturn Visual

    Nova took all the stress out of hiring quality Engineers at short notice for our projects in the US and S. America; they are our go to partner for urgent requirements.

    - Rae Kirkwood, MD of Global Process Management Ltd

    I found Nova to be responsible and flexible in determining our requirements. I have been more than satisfied with the whole process and would recommend them.

    - J. Day, IT Director at Affinity Leasing

    Nova Recruitment is my go-to recruitment agency. They have helped me source a number of positions in my business, including sales, finance and web development.

    - Ged Finneran, Managing Director of My Will Quote

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