Paid Search Specialist

Job Description Paid Search SpecialistCardiff45K - 50KPage 1 Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a fast-growing, specialist comparison platform based in Cardiff. As the business enters an exciting new phase of growth, they are looking to appoint a Paid Search Specialist to take ownership of paid search performance and play a pivotal role in scaling the brand.Renowned for their friendly, inclusive, and genuinely supportive culture, this is a company that truly invests in its people. Youll be joining a team that values collaboration, autonomy, and balance offering an exceptional working environment with a strong focus on worklife balance.This is a senior, hands-on role where youll have full technical ownership of paid media performance across Google Ads and other key platforms, with real influence over strategy, testing, and commercial outcomes.About You:Extensive hands-on experience in paid media within performance-led environmentsProven experience owning paid search performance end to end in a commercial settingStrong technical expertise across Google AdsDemonstrable ability to manage and optimise large budgets while balancing commercial riskA structured, data-led approach to testing, efficiency improvement, and ROI optimisationStrong diagnostic skills to identify and resolve issues such as intent drift, auction pressure, and inefficient account structuresConfidence communicating performance insights, recommendations, and trade-offs to stakeholdersExperience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams including SEO, Content and DesignBonus PointsGoogle Ads or Microsoft Advertising certsExperience with automation, scripts or AI-driven optimisation toolsFamiliarity with CRO/GA4/Looker Studio/GTM /UnbounceWhat's in it for you:45K - 50K basic salaryAnnual pay reviewsBirthday offPrivate Dental and Healthcare CoverFlexitime20 days holiday + Bank Holidays (+ 2 weeks off over Christmas)Reasonable pension schemeFree parkingGrowth opportunities.Interested? Click "Apply" or contact Chengi at Page 1 Recruitment today!JBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-01-24