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Havas

Paid Performance Director

Havas

. Drive strategy and lead implementation of innovative solutions for clients .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeManchester • United KingdomLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in leading paid search strategies and managing large client portfolios, with a strong focus on campaign optimization, budget management, and team leadership. Proven ability to drive digital innovation and develop data-driven strategies that enhance client performance and satisfaction.

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Paid Search Campaign OptimizationGoogle Ads CertificationMicrosoft Ads CertificationTeam LeadershipBudget Management

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Hard Skills
Performance MarketingDigital Media StrategyData-Driven StrategiesClient Relationship ManagementCampaign Quality Improvement
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationTime ManagementAttention to DetailPresentation SkillsAbility to Work Under Pressure
Tools & Technologies
Google AnalyticsSA360PacvueSkaiiSimilarWebAdthenaSEMrush
Certifications & Qualifications
Google Ads CertificationMicrosoft Ads Certification
Industry Keywords
Health and Beauty RetailAgency EnvironmentClient Portfolio ProfitabilityCross-Channel StrategyBusiness Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Drive strategy and lead implementation of innovative solutions for clients
  • Lead a portfolio of major UK health and beauty retailers with multi-million-pound budgets
  • Own search product, service delivery and senior client relationships
  • Lead a team of Paid Performance Managers and Executives
  • Oversee paid search campaign optimisation using bid management tools
  • Drive best practice, campaign quality, innovation and automation across paid search
  • Forecast and manage monthly budgets against client objectives and targets
  • Lead search marketing strategy development and planning
  • Collaborate with Havas teams on cross-channel strategy, execution and measurement
  • Identify cross-sell, new solution and revenue opportunities
  • Contribute to prospecting, business development and agency pitches
  • Manage direct-report development plans, appraisals, training and technical qualifications
  • Own team operations, client portfolio profitability, budgeting and finance administration
  • Lead client presentations, strategy, recommendations, reporting and escalation management
  • Develop client roadmaps, media plans and growth opportunities
  • Provide strategic leadership for new business processes
  • Develop data-driven strategies and test-and-learn programmes
  • Champion digital innovation, thought leadership, recruitment, case studies, awards and media beta participation
  • Improve Paid Performance operations, client delivery and the paid search product

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • At least 5 years’ experience within a Performance remit, ideally within an agency environment
  • Proven experience working with enterprise-level clients and large budgets (£1 million+) in paid search
  • Proven experience leading client relationships and delivering against large budgets
  • Extensive experience and proven certification across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Google Analytics and SA360
  • Experience with relevant bid technology such as Pacvue and Skaii
  • Up-to-date knowledge of competitor tools including SimilarWeb, Adthena and SEMrush
  • Excellent knowledge of industry tools and latest technologies
  • Ability to communicate well, interpret performance marketing to clients and manage client expectations
  • Passion for and wide understanding of all aspects of digital media
  • Essential line management experience; management of multiple direct reports preferred
  • Strong time management and ability to prioritise workload across the team
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and confident presentation ability
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Thorough attention to detail
  • Commercial experience and responsibility/exposure for clients or team

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Hybrid working arrangement
  • Permanent employment contract
  • Equal opportunities employment environment
  • Zero tolerance for discrimination