Google Performance Manager

Role overview

An expanding UK ecommerce company is hiring for a newly established acquisition role focused on Google advertising. This position sits within the team responsible for bringing in new customers and is intended to help drive the next phase of growth. The business has a large nationwide customer base and is recognised as one of the country’s fastest-growing companies.

This is a practical, hands-on PPC position for someone who enjoys building campaigns, testing ideas, reviewing performance data and making continuous improvements. You will be working across the full funnel, from awareness to conversion, with a strong emphasis on demand capture and efficiency.

Compensation and work setup

The salary for this role is £40,000 to £43,000 per year. The role is full-time and office-based at the company’s new headquarters in Aylesford, Kent, England, United Kingdom.

What the role involves

You will take ownership of Google campaign activity across the funnel, helping to align paid search work with wider acquisition efforts. The role requires close collaboration with the Head of Acquisition and a strong focus on turning campaign data into actionable improvements.

Additional information

The company describes itself as young, ambitious and rapidly scaling, with acquisition playing a key part in its continued growth. The team values working together in person, believing that being in the office improves collaboration, speeds up decision-making and strengthens creative output. There are also opportunities for further development as the business grows.

Ideal candidate profile

This position suits someone with solid, practical experience in Google Ads and conversion-focused PPC. You should be comfortable working independently, using data to shape decisions, and maintaining a disciplined testing approach. Strong communication and presentation skills are also important.

Responsibilities

• Design and launch Google campaigns across awareness, consideration and conversion stages.
• Build campaigns that attract and convert both new and returning audiences.
• Develop YouTube Shorts campaigns aimed at driving conversions.
• Coordinate closely with the Head of Acquisition so paid search supports broader acquisition activity.
• Help improve performance across middle- and lower-funnel traffic sources.
• Review search trends and seasonal demand patterns using Google Trends to guide strategy.
• Set up and maintain a clear testing plan for Google campaigns.
• Experiment with campaign settings and variables to create a durable, high-performing approach.
• Monitor daily campaign results and identify opportunities to improve.
• Adjust campaigns to increase efficiency, conversions and return on spend.
• Prepare concise performance updates for senior acquisition stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proven, practical experience running Google Ads campaigns.
• Exposure to multiple Google campaign formats.
• Background in conversion-focused PPC for ecommerce brands.
• Strong understanding of paid search structure, testing methods and optimisation techniques.
• Comfort working with data to inform decisions.
• Experience measuring and reporting on key performance metrics.
• Clear communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to summarise campaign performance in a concise way.
• Self-driven working style with the ability to operate with limited supervision.
• Careful attention to detail and a willingness to test, learn and refine.

Benefits and growth

The opportunity offers the chance to join a fast-growing ecommerce business where acquisition is central to success. You will be part of a collaborative team that values quick thinking, independent problem-solving and teamwork. The role also comes with scope for professional growth as the company continues to expand.