PPC Manager
Posted 3 days ago by KDR Talent Solutions
£450 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
United Kingdom
Summary: The PPC Manager role is a contract position focused on optimizing paid search strategies for a leading automotive retail brand. The position involves managing PPC campaigns across Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising, with a hands-on approach to performance optimization and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. This role is based in London with a hybrid working arrangement, requiring one day on-site per week. The contract is for an initial duration of two months and falls inside IR35 regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and optimise PPC campaigns across Google and Bing platforms.
- Conduct keyword research, bid management (manual and automated), and performance analysis.
- Deliver campaign briefs for new initiatives and ensure consistent, compliant messaging.
- Collaborate with agency partners and internal teams to support PPC strategy.
- Provide detailed analysis and insights for both operational teams and senior stakeholders.
Key Skills:
- 5+ years’ experience in PPC, ideally within an agency environment.
- Strong knowledge of Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising.
- Hands-on experience with Search Ads 360 (SA360).
- Highly data-driven with advanced Excel skills and strong numerical proficiency.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
- Bonus Skills: Experience with Adobe, GA4, Looker, and any SEO knowledge is a plus.
Salary (Rate): £450 daily
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
PPC Manager (Contract) Location: London (1 day per week on-site) / Remote for the remainder Contract: 2-month initial engagement Day Rate: £350–£450 (Inside IR35) Are you an experienced PPC Manager looking for your next contract opportunity? We’re working with a leading automotive retail brand on an exciting short-term project to optimise their paid search strategy and drive measurable results.
The Role You’ll report to the PPC Lead and take ownership of paid search activity across Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising. This is a hands-on role where you’ll manage campaigns, optimise performance, and collaborate with internal stakeholders and agency partners to deliver against key business KPIs.
- Key Responsibilities
- Manage and optimise PPC campaigns across Google and Bing platforms.
- Conduct keyword research, bid management (manual and automated), and performance analysis.
- Deliver campaign briefs for new initiatives and ensure consistent, compliant messaging.
- Collaborate with agency partners and internal teams to support PPC strategy.
- Provide detailed analysis and insights for both operational teams and senior stakeholders.
What We’re Looking For 5+ years’ experience in PPC, ideally within an agency environment. Strong knowledge of Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising. Hands-on experience with Search Ads 360 (SA360) . Highly data-driven with advanced Excel skills and strong numerical proficiency. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. Bonus Skills: Experience with Adobe, GA4, Looker, and any SEO knowledge is a plus.
Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, customer-first organisation that’s revolutionising the automotive retail space. You’ll play a key role in shaping their digital strategy and driving growth during a critical period. Contract Details: Inside IR35 2-month initial engagement £350–£450 per day London-based (1 day per week on-site)