Paid Media Principal

ForWe want someone who loves the technical side of Paid Media and enjoys keeping up with emerging platforms, technologies, and ways of working.We're looking for a confident, independent technical expert who thrives on autonomy. In this role, you'll bring:Core Expertise: Significant hands-on agency experience driving ROI, with expert-level knowledge of Google Ads (Search & Display), Microsoft Ads, and Google Analytics, attribution and measurement.E-commerce & Video Mastery: Advanced experience managing complex e-commerce campaigns, including Google Shopping, Meta Ads, YouTube advertising, advanced remarketing, and audience segmentation.Channel & Technical Breadth: Strong experience running campaigns across broader platforms such as LinkedIn, TikTok, Pinterest, X/Twitter, Spotify, and Programmatic environments, along with Google Tag Manager and conversion tracking.Mentorship: A proven track record of coaching and mentoring colleagues, with, independence and confidence to help shape a

growing function, What You'll BringCore Expertise: Significant hands-on agency experience driving ROI, with expert-level knowledge of Google Ads (Search & Display), Microsoft Ads, and Google Analytics, attribution and measurement.E-commerce & Video Mastery: Advanced experience managing complex e-commerce campaigns, including Google Shopping, Meta Ads, YouTube advertising, advanced remarketing, and audience segmentation.Channel & Technical Breadth: Strong experience running campaigns across broader platforms such as LinkedIn, TikTok, Pinterest, X/Twitter, Spotify, and Programmatic environments, along with Google Tag Manager and conversion tracking.Mentorship: A proven track record of coaching and mentoring colleagues, with experience managing complex client accounts and the independence and confidence to help shape a growing function.Why You'll Love It HereAt Bigwave, we know that great work comes from happy, supported people. In addition to your salary, you'll benefit from:True Hybrid
Balance: 3 days at home/ 2 days in the office25 days annual leave plus Bank HolidaysOffice closure between Christmas and New yearSimply Health healthcare planAccess to a rewards platformPension scheme with salary sacrifice options.Electric Vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme.Cycle to Work scheme.Creative UK membershipCity-centre office locationRegular socials, events, and team perks.Please note: we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role, and all candidates must have the existing right to work in the UK. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We're investing in the future of our Digital Performance function, and this role, alongside our incoming Head of Digital Performance, is central to that. As a Paid Media Principal, you'll be recognised as a technical expert within the team, helping to evolve our toolkit and build capability from the ground up alongside your new Head of Digital Performance counterpart. This is a senior specialist role for someone who wants to grow their influence and impact without having to move into formal line management.About UsWe are Bigwave Marketing! We're a full-service agency with strong roots in the leisure, tourism, and hospitality sectors, alongside a growing portfolio of diverse clients.Community, care, and doing the right thing matter to us. We're a certified B Corp agency, and a workplace where bright ideas are welcomed, knowledge is shared freely, and our people feel empowered to make a genuine difference to their colleagues, clients, and communities.About the jobWho We're Looking