Senior Paid Media Specialist

Senior Paid Digital Specialist To support continued growth, we are looking for a Senior Paid Digital Specialist . You'll join a growing digital team at an award-winning agency, managing high-value paid media accounts across Google and Meta with real ownership from day one. Location : Chesterfield, Manchester. Job type : Full time, permanent. 35 hours per week Salary : £30-35k (depending on experience) Working model : In-Office / Hybrid - remote Benefits : ‘Employment Ownership Trust (EOT)’ tax-free company bonus scheme; flexible working; gym membership; regular team building events and socials. Access to Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme. Career & Personal Development : Learning and development programme, continuous professional development opportunities, well-being programme. Life at CNS CNS Media has been growing for nearly 20 years and today spans offices in Chesterfield, Manchester and Birmingham. We're a results-led agency with ambitions to expand further, and a culture that genuinely reflects that energy. We work with well-known national brands as well as regional clients. We are certified advertising partners with Google, Meta and Microsoft, and have been recognised with a number of industry awards: Top 50 Integrated agencies 2025, UK Agency Award Winner 2025, Winner of ‘Campaign Best Places to Work 2024’, ‘Highly Commended in The Drum Awards Marketing EMEA’ and ‘Best Media Planning & Buying Agency (Large)’ at the 2023 UK Agency Awards, ‘Best Media Buying Agency (Global)’ at the 2024 Global Agency Awards. About the Role This is a senior-level role sitting within our digital marketing team, reporting directly to the Senior Paid Media Lead. You'll have ownership of key client accounts, making data-led decisions that shape both campaign strategy and performance. We work with well-known national brands as well as regional clients across a wide variety of sectors. You'll never be short of interesting briefs. With a progression path and a leadership team that actively invests in development, this is a role you can genuinely grow into. What You’ll Be Doing Planning, managing and reporting on paid media campaigns across core digital channels, primarily Google Ads and Meta. Supporting the onboarding of new client accounts across multiple platforms. Leading the end-to-end execution of paid campaigns. From build and structure through to optimisation, scaling and ongoing performance improvement. Taking ownership of key account decisions, using data and performance insights to guide strategy, optimise spend and improve overall account performance. Keeping on top of what's happening in digital so our campaigns stay sharp and ahead of the curve. Reporting on campaign performance to clients and internal stakeholders, including the Paid Media Lead, providing clear insights and recommendations. The ideal candidate will have… Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience Planning Proficiency: Experience planning or managing campaigns across Google & Meta. (Training can be provided on other channels). Experience with TikTok, Reddit, Snapchat and Spotify is desirable but not essential Qualifications: Certification in advertising on Google & Meta is desirable, but not essential Time Management: Ability to manage workload effectively in a fast-paced environment. Advertising Knowledge: An understanding of advertising/media is an advantage. Work ethic: Strong work ethic, a passion for digital marketing and continuous self learning. Agency experience is desirable, but not essential. What matters more is attitude, ownership, and a genuine passion for digital. CNS Media Ltd are passionate about creating a workplace that promotes and celebrates diversity. We are committed to attracting, recruiting, retaining and developing a diverse workforce. Our diversity and uniqueness not only drives but empowers our creativity.