Senior Paid Media Specialist

Senior Paid Media Specialist

To support continued growth, we are looking for a Senior Paid Media 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.