Overview
Head of PPC — Location: Leeds (2 days per week in office). Salary: Up to £55,000 (up to £60,000 for exceptional candidates).
About the Company
We’re partnered with a leading digital marketing agency that manages high-value, complex client accounts across multiple sectors. With a strong reputation for delivering best-in-class paid media campaigns, they work with major brands handling budgets from £100k to £300k per month. This is a key hire to lead their PPC capability and act as the central hub of knowledge within the paid media team.
The Role
This role replaces an experienced senior team member and will take ownership of 1–2 tier 1 client accounts, overseeing strategy, delivery, and optimisation of PPC campaigns. Around half of your time will be client-facing, while also providing leadership and guidance to a small team. You’ll ensure PPC best practice is embedded across the agency, manage significant budgets, and maintain strong client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Lead strategy and execution for tier 1 PPC accounts with budgets of £100k–£300k per month.
Be the go-to PPC expert, providing guidance to colleagues and clients.
Line manage one Paid Media Manager, with indirect oversight of a Paid Media Executive.
Act as the main point of contact for clients, delivering performance updates and strategic recommendations.
Oversee campaign planning, testing, and optimisation to drive measurable results.
Ensure delivery against client KPIs and budget targets.
Stay ahead of PPC trends, tools, and best practices, sharing knowledge across the team.
Collaborate with other channel leads to ensure an integrated paid media strategy.
Skills & Experience
Minimum 7 years’ hands-on PPC experience, ideally from a senior PPC or Paid Media Manager role.
Proven track record managing large monthly budgets (£100k–£300k).
Strong stakeholder and client management skills.
Experience leading, coaching, or mentoring team members.
Deep understanding of PPC platforms, bid strategies, and optimisation techniques.
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and turn it into actionable insights.
Comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders and clients.
Salary up to £55,000 (up to £60,000 for exceptional candidates)
2 days per week in Leeds office
Opportunity to lead high-profile client accounts
Exposure to large budgets and complex paid media strategies
Join a collaborative and ambitious team with strong career progression opportunities
How to Apply
Interested? Send your CV to Mohammed Buhariwala at Harnham via the Apply link on this page.
Keywords
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Details
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Marketing
Industries: Technology, Information and Media
