Associate Director, Search - PaidLocation Manchester, Hybrid 3 days a weekSalary Up to £57,000Contract PermanentWorking pattern Hybrid, 3 days a week in the officeA global media network is looking for an Associate Director to lead paid search across a portfolio of high-profile, high-spending clients from its Manchester office. You will own search strategy and performance, act as the most senior day-to-day search contact for clients, and manage and develop a team alongside the Search Director. There is also a wider remit to represent the agency with platform partners and help shape best practice across the network.The RoleAs a senior leader within the Search team, you will set the strategic direction for paid search across your client group and shape how search integrates into broader media strategies.Serve as the strategic lead for paid search across a portfolio of high-profile clients.Own the direction and effectiveness of search activation.Set the vision for your client group alongside the Director and influence cross-departmental processes and decision making.Play a key role in the wider search community, driving thought leadership, representing the agency with partners, and helping define best-in-class standards across the network.Report to the Search Director.What You''ll Be DoingTake full strategic ownership of paid search performance across a large-spending client portfolio, setting ambition and direction with senior client stakeholders.Develop paid search best ..... full job details .....