PPC Lead, Croud

• This is an ideal role for someone looking to make the step up to Snr Account Director or Paid Search Business Director
• Extensive hands-on experience in PPC strategy for large-scale, complex accounts
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and develop client relationships at a senior level
• Proven ability to lead discussions and present articulate ideas, underpinned by strong commercial acumen
• Deep knowledge of automation, bidding strategies, audience/data integration, and end-to-end measurement
• Ability to lead cross-channel thinking and work closely with other departments
• Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills

Desirable

• We’re looking for an experienced and strategic PPC leader to head up strategy for one of our largest clients in the financial services sector, alongside a portfolio of smaller accounts
• This is a highly visible, client-facing role, reporting directly into the Head of PPC
• You’ll work with your two Account Directors as well as the Client and Planning Directors to shape PPC direction, drive innovation, and lead cross-functional collaboration to deliver measurable business impact
• Lead PPC strategy for a high-profile, financial services client
• Present results and strategic direction to senior stakeholders and C-Suite
• Collaborate with client teams, analytics, and data science to build a cohesive performance-focused roadmap with measurement at the centre
• Partner with Google, Microsoft, and other platforms to ensure tailored solutions
• Drive internal thought leadership, best practice adoption, and innovation within the PPC team
• Play a key role in new business, from pitch strategy to case studies
• Mentor and manage PPC team members; ensure strong performance and utilisation
• Maintain operational rigour, including accurate forecasting and revenue tracking
• Standard hours are from 9.00am to 5.30pm, there’s flexibility if agreed in advance with your line managers.