Job Description
We are currently looking for a new Paid Media Manager to join our award-winning team. Depending on where you are based we are able to offer either a fully remote or hybrid position (3 days in the office, 2 days working from home)
As a Paid Media Manager working as part of Receptionals award-winning Paid Media Team you will be responsible for multiple Paid Media advertising campaigns. You will work closely with the Paid Media, SEO, Creative and PR teams to execute Paid Search, Display, and/or social advertising strategies across multiple key accounts.
About Us
Are you looking for a role where your colleagues are bright and engaged, the work is rewarding, and there’s plenty of opportunity for progression?
Receptional are an industry leading, multi award-winning team of creative and digital marketers. Specialising within the iGaming space we work with well-known brands across the UK, Europe and North America, providing a range of services from one-off projects to multi-channel campaigns.
A major part of our success are the people that work for us. We hire diverse people with potential and enable them to flourish with training and progression. This is a company where you can build a career, we are long-term focused and reward great performance with clearly defined career progression paths.
We place culture at the centre of our business with an array of annual initiatives ranging from charity to social events. Work / life balance is of utmost importance to us. We believe in providing a supportive and collaborative environment to enable you to reach your full potential.
Some Of The Awards We Have Won
- Employer of the Year for Luton & Bedfordshire at the SME Business Awards 2022.
- SBC Marketing & Services Provider of the Year 2022
- Best Agency Culture (Silver Award) 2022 at the UK Agency Awards
- Best PPC Campaign (Large) at the 2024 UK Search Awards
- Our Head of Paid Media won Rising Star at the 2024 UK Search Awards
- Best Agency to Work for (Medium) 2025 at the UK Company Culture Awards
The Required Skills
Essential Skills:
- At least 2+ years’ experience in paid search and/or social media advertising, preferably agency-side.
- Have plenty of experience in campaign creation and management on Google or Facebook Ads
- Be able to manage client relationships, and be capable of preparing client presentations
- Be Google Ads certified / Facebook Ads certified (either)
- Have good campaign planning capabilities i.e. budgeting and forecasting
- Be able to work independently
- Be numerate and analytical, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Attend and contribute to internal team meetings and external client meetings.
- Graduate from the Receptional Academy within six months (running in tandem with our probationary period) to improve knowledge of all our services areas.
Non-Essential Skills
- Able to train others internally, if needed
- Contributes to the team (sharing info and helping others)
- Contributes to award entries and client case studies
Main Responsibilities & Duties
- Create and optimise paid media campaigns efficiency and increase conversions
- Manage the day-to-day communication with clients, building and maintaining good working relationships
- Ensure PPC best practices are implemented throughout all managed campaigns
- Ensure that spend and performance are closely monitored against KPIs
- Conduct daily checks on accounts to identify issues/opportunities
- Maintain professional certifications (e.g., Google ads Certification)
- Stay up to date with industry trends and developments
- Contribute to internal team meetings, and other groups e.g., Focus Groups and culture initiatives.
- Provide clients with campaign insights and strategic advice
- Provide campaign reporting, as per agreed client plans
- Work with your line manager to develop strategic plans for your clients
The Benefits You Actually Care About
We know every agency says “free fruit and beer.” (We’ve got that too, by the way.)
But at Receptional, our benefits are built around something more meaningful: our
five core values. These guide everything we do – from how we support each other, to how we grow as individuals and as a team.
Transparent
We believe in honesty, clarity, and sharing the bigger picture.
- Weekly all-agency meetings to keep you in the loop
- Company-wide quarterly business reviews
- A clear pay framework and role progression through our skills matrix
- Yearly appraisals and weekly 1-2-1s
- Profit-related bonuses paid twice a year, split equally across the team
Forward-Thinking
We invest in what matters – your health, your future, and new ways of working.
- Access to Mental Health first aiders
- 6 paid-for counselling sessions per year
- Annual health checks and flu jabs
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
- Work abroad policy
- Strong employer pension contributions
- Generous employer pension contributions, with enhanced rates for senior staff
Dynamic
We’re flexible, fast-moving and always evolving.
- Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
- 25 days' holiday, plus an extra day each year of service (up to 30 days)
- A modern Bedford HQ with table tennis, darts, and space to think
- Your Birthday off
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Monthly rewards recognising those going above and beyond
Collaborative
We value diverse perspectives, shared wins, and making time to connect.
- Quarterly focus groups – your voice shapes how we work
- Whole-team away days (think axe throwing, canoeing, falconry…)
- Team fundraising for our charity of the year
- Volunteering policy with 2 paid days off a year to support causes you care about
- Celebrations and cultural activities
Curious
We ask questions, try new things, and never stop learning.
- A dedicated Training Academy with 40+ hours of learning a year
- Access to Industry events
- Peer mentoring, knowledge-sharing and personal development planning
- A culture that encourages “why?” and “what if?”
