New vacancy - Paid Media Manager
We are looking for a Paid Media Manager to join our Social for Good team in Brighton, with an immediate start.
About the role
We're looking for a confident, hands-on Paid Media Manager to join our paid media team. You'll own a portfolio of client accounts - leading strategy, day-to-day delivery, and client relationships independently - working alongside the Paid Media Executive and under the strategic direction of our Senior Paid Media Manager.
This role suits someone who takes real pride in their accounts, thinks beyond the brief, and gets genuine satisfaction from delivering measurable impact for organisations doing good in the world.
We work a 4-day week - so we’re looking for someone who’s highly motivated, organised, and confident managing their own workload, time, and priorities.
Key focus
Lead paid media strategy and delivery across a portfolio of purpose-driven clients, driving measurable outcomes against their goals.
Build strong, trusted client relationships through proactive, insight-led campaign management.
Contribute to a high-performing and collaborative team culture by sharing knowledge and maintaining high standards across all of your work.
Reports to: Senior Paid Media Manager
Direct reports:None (works collaboratively alongside Paid Media Executive)
Responsibilities
Lead the delivery of all paid media activity for a portfolio of clients across Meta, LinkedIn, and Google Ads.
Develop paid media strategies tailored to client goals, audiences, messaging and budgets.
Build, manage, monitor and optimise paid social and paid search campaigns.
Manage a range of campaign types: lead generation, fundraising, and awareness.
Lead client calls and meetings, communicating performance clearly and proactively.
Produces and presents client reports and performance analysis with insights and recommendations.
Ensure effective tracking is in place using GA, GTM, Meta Events Manager, and other analytics tools.
Maintain and maximise Google Ad Grants for eligible charity clients.
Produce high-quality client reports with insights and recommendations.
Analyse campaign performance, identify trends, and act on them to improve results.
Contribute to internal training, templates, and knowledge-sharing.
Identify and flag upsell opportunities or delivery improvements to the Senior Paid Media Manager.
Decision-making Authority
Makes independent decisions on how to manage day-to-day campaign activities, including set-up, budget pacing, A/B testing, and live optimisation, in line with client KPIs and overall marketing objectives.
Identifies and recommends new approaches, platforms, or tools for improving campaign performance.
Acts as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, managing relationships and feedback.
Escalates strategic or scope decisions to the Senior Paid Media Manager as appropriate.
Is this you?
2+ years of solid, hands-on experience in paid social (Meta, LinkedIn essential) (TikTok nice to have).
2+ years’ experience managing Google Ads and/or Google Grants.
Experience working with charities/non-profit organisations is a nice-to-have.
Demonstrable success in managing a variety of campaign types and budgets.
Technical knowledge of Google Ads, Meta Ads, and GA/GTM conversion tracking.
Ability to present complex data in a clear, engaging and actionable way.
Excellent client communication skills and confidence to offer strategic advice.
Data-led, with strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
A collaborative and proactive team player who builds lasting client relationships and supports colleagues
A positive attitude towards testing new formats, tracking improvements, and pushing for innovation.
How to apply
Email careers@socialforgood.co.uk with your CV and a cover letter, using the subject line Application for Paid Media Manager
About Social for Good
At Social for Good, we empower purpose-driven organisations to amplify and measure their impact through ethical and strategic social media.
You’ll be part of and supported by a friendly and inclusive team who are passionate about creating meaningful change in the world.
We’re collaborative and agile, always trying to improve the way we do things - ensuring the best outcome for our clients, the most efficient ways of working internally, and always striving to deliver more value as a brand.
Social for Good is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
We want to grow our team with like-minded people: big on social, and with big hearts.
Pay & benefits
Salary £33,000 - £36,000 depending on experience (we are a living wage employer).
6 weeks holiday (plus one extra day for each full year you’re with us)
1 mental health day a year just for you
Monthly 1:1s and regular performance reviews
Dedicated learning & development budget for training and events
£50 a year to improve your WFH setup
Monthly team meetings and quarterly socials
Pension contributions
Casual dress code
4 day working week
What it’s like to work here
A 4-day week (100% pay and benefits) with flexible hours - work around your life, not the other way around
Core hours 10–4, but you decide the rest - we trust you to manage your time and calendar
Hybrid working – based at Projects, The Lanes (Brighton), with the option to work from home half the week
Quarterly in-person team days
A culture that prioritises deep work and minimal meetings
A team that supports, respects, and uplifts each other
Four values are key to the way we work: challenging, collaboration, empowering, and integrity.
We are not a passive 'yes' agency; we listen, learn and challenge to achieve more.
We collaborate across all aspects of work to be more creative, productive and open.
We empower clients and colleagues with the insight, confidence, skills and tools to maximise their impact.
Our integrity allows us to stand proudly behind our work with confidence.
Learn more about our culture here.