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Paid Media Director

Confidential
London · posted 19 August 2026
Salary
£60,000 a year
Location
London, City of London
Category
Marketing, Advertising and PR

Paid Media Director

Salary: Up to £60K

Channels: PPC, Paid Social, Programmatic

Hybrid: 1 days in Central London, 4 days WFH

Clients: Luxury Retail



Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.

Are you a strategic thinker with deep paid media expertise and a passion for client success? Our client, a leading independent digital agency in London — is looking for a Digital Account Director / Paid Media Director to lead key accounts and drive performance at the highest level.


The Role


In this position, you’ll be the strategic lead across major client accounts, overseeing paid media strategy, ensuring campaign excellence, and building long-term partnerships. You’ll guide a talented team, shape innovative performance strategies, and play a key role in the agency’s continued growth.


Key Responsibilities


  • Lead paid media strategy across Google, Meta, LinkedIn, and emerging platforms
  • Own senior-level client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor
  • Manage and mentor a team of account and media specialists
  • Oversee reporting, insights, and recommendations to support client growth
  • Collaborate with creative, data, and leadership teams to push boundaries


What You Bring


  • 5+ years’ experience in paid media, with strong agency-side experience
  • Proven ability to lead strategy and manage major client relationships
  • Strong leadership skills with a passion for mentoring and team development
  • Deep platform expertise xwzovoh (Google Ads, Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, GA4, etc.)
  • Confident communicator with commercial acumen


Salary & Benefits


  • Up to £60,000 per annum (DOE)
  • Hybrid working (1-2 days in the London office)
  • Clear progression opportunities within a growing agency
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • Wellness perks, training budgets & team events


Join a collaborative, forward-thinking agency where your ideas and leadership will shape the future of client success.

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