PPC Specialist (6 month contract - 2.5 days p/week)
Posted Today by Acquire
£350 Per day
Undetermined
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: The role is for an experienced PPC specialist to join a Growth Team at a leading premium pet food company on a 6-month consultant contract, working 2.5 days per week. The specialist will manage and optimize Google Ads campaigns, focusing on delivering measurable growth and collaborating with a team dedicated to animal welfare and campaign performance. The position requires a detail-driven expert with a strong background in PPC and a passion for continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing and optimising Google Ads campaigns across Search, Shopping, Display, and YouTube
- Owning budget management, bid strategy, and keyword expansion to drive ROI
- Conducting detailed testing and learning cycles to identify growth opportunities
- Producing actionable weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting for stakeholders
- Staying ahead of emerging ad formats and platform updates
- Working with the Growth Specialist lead to execute on creative strategy
Key Skills:
- 5+ years of hands-on experience managing strong budgets (£30k+/month) across PPC
- Proven expertise in Google Ads (Search, Shopping, Display, YouTube)
- Deep knowledge of GA4, Tag Manager, Looker Studio, and feed management tools
- A track record of scaling accounts and delivering measurable ROI in multi-market contexts
- Experience with ecommerce and DTC brands
- Analytical and creative mindset with strong communication skills
- Commitment to continuous improvement and testing new tactics
Salary (Rate): £350 daily
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Interested in consulting for one of Europe's leading premium pet food companies? We're looking for an experienced PPC specialist to join a Growth Team on a 6-month consultant contract (2.5 days per week). If you're a detail-driven Google Ads expert who loves optimising campaigns and delivering measurable growth, this could be the perfect fit. You'll be working with a collaborative, innovative team that takes both animal welfare and campaign performance seriously. Think: helping premium pet food brands reach the right customers, across multiple markets, with your expertise at the heart of the strategy.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll be the go-to person for all things paid search. Your day-to-day will include:
- Managing and optimising Google Ads campaigns across Search, Shopping, Display, and YouTube
- Owning budget management, bid strategy, and keyword expansion to drive ROI
- Conducting detailed testing and learning cycles to identify growth opportunities
- Producing actionable weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting for stakeholders
- Staying ahead of emerging ad formats and platform updates – and actually using them
- Working with the Growth Specialist lead to execute on creative strategy
Who We're Looking For
Essential experience:
- 5+ years of hands-on experience managing strong budgets (£30k+/month) across PPC
- Proven expertise in Google Ads (Search, Shopping, Display, YouTube) – with Shopping and Performance Max campaigns essential
- Deep knowledge of GA4, Tag Manager, Looker Studio, and feed management tools (DataFeedWatch, Channable, etc.)
- A track record of scaling accounts and delivering measurable ROI in multi-market contexts
- Experience with ecommerce and DTC brands (pet or FMCG sector experience is a real plus)
What we really care about:
You're analytical but creative. You dig into data to uncover insights, then test smart solutions. You communicate clearly with stakeholders. You care about continuous improvement and aren't afraid to try new tactics. You understand that this isn't just about clicks – it's about building sustainable growth for brands that matter.
The Details
Location: UK Remote (with occasional ad hoc travel across Europe)
Contract length: 6 months initially, with real potential to extend
Days per week: 2.5 days
Rate: £300-£350 per day
Start: Immediately
Scope: Pure PPC focus (Meta managed by existing team)
Interested? If you've got the PPC chops and want to work with a team that respects your expertise, let's talk.