Associate Director, Paid Search

This role leads paid search accounts for Wavemaker clients, managing a team of Account Executives and Managers across UK and Global Hub. Responsibilities include campaign strategy, quality control, client relationship management, and driving performance through platform expertise and process automation. The role requires strong people management, analytical skills, and deep knowledge of paid search platforms like Performance Max and Microsoft Audience Network.

This senior leadership role oversees paid search strategy and delivery across a portfolio of clients at Wavemaker. The Associate Director manages a team of Account Directors, Managers, and Executives, ensuring adherence to best practices and governance, while driving client relationships and commercial growth. Requires deep paid search expertise, team management experience, and the ability to act as a trusted advisor.

This Associate Director, SEM role leads day-to-day paid search operations, managing teams across multiple accounts and maintaining strong client relationships. Responsibilities include overseeing search recommendations, execution, budgets, and performance, as well as training and developing team members. Requires 5+ years of experience with analytical tools and search engine desktop tools.

This role leads the Paid Search team at Wavemaker, delivering category-defining capabilities and services across a client portfolio. Responsibilities include managing Account Directors and Managers, overseeing best practices, and driving department projects. Requires experience at a senior level managing teams and strategic client relationships.

Handles the operational aspects of programmatic campaigns, including campaign setup, delivery management, and troubleshooting. Requires strong attention to detail and technical aptitude.

Manages implementation planning for global client solutions, coordinating media buying and campaign execution. Requires strong project management and media planning skills.

This role leads the implementation planning team to execute media campaigns, overseeing planning processes and ensuring quality delivery. It requires extensive media planning experience and leadership skills, with a focus on mentoring junior staff.