Paid Media Team Lead

Company: Tribal Recruitment – The UK's Leading Digital & R2R Recruiters
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Location: London
Job Description:

Paid Media Director

London / Hybrid

up to £60K

About the Role

We’re looking for a Paid Media Director to lead strategy, client growth and team development across a portfolio of food, drink and lifestyle brands.

This is a senior leadership role within a growing agency, ideal for someone with strong multi-channel paid media experience and a passion for building high-performing campaigns for consumer-focused brands.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Paid Media strategy across Paid Search, Paid Social and digital performance channels
  • Manage and grow key client relationships across food, drink and lifestyle sectors
  • Oversee campaign performance, forecasting, reporting and media planning
  • Lead, mentor and develop the paid media team
  • Drive new business opportunities and support agency growth
  • Collaborate with creative, strategy and client services teams
  • Present performance insights and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders

Requirements

  • Strong experience across PPC and Paid Social
  • Proven agency experience at senior management/director level
  • Experience working with food, drink or lifestyle brands preferred
  • Strong commercial and strategic mindset
  • Excellent client leadership and communication skills
  • Experience managing and developing teams
  • Passion for performance marketing and brand growth

What’s on Offer

  • Hybrid working
  • Opportunity to lead exciting consumer brands
  • Senior leadership role within a growing agency
  • Collaborative and ambitious team culture
  • Strong progression and growth opportunities

Posted: May 23rd, 2026