Senior Paid Media Executive Education Cubed Digital Marketing Agency

Overview

Are you ready to take the next step in your paid media career?

Our Senior Paid Media Executive role is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly expanding, award-winning digital advertising agency based in the heart of Brighton. You'll join a close-knit, collaborative team with a shared passion for meaningful, impactful work, helping universities and institutions across the UK and internationally to connect with future students.

The Company

Education Cubed is one of the UK's leading full-service digital agencies specialising in Higher Education marketing. We work with over 40 institutions, delivering innovative, data-driven campaigns that support student recruitment and brand visibility across multiple platforms and global markets.

The Role

You'll be supporting the planning, delivery and optimisation of paid media campaigns across Google Ads, Meta Ads and other key platforms. You'll work closely with account managers and senior team members to ensure performance is maximised, insights are shared and opportunities for growth are identified.

Your responsibilities

• Building and managing paid campaigns across Google Ads, Meta Ads, LinkedIn, TikTok and more
• Monitoring performance and providing actionable insights to optimise campaigns throughout their lifecycle
• Supporting strategy discussions with account managers and taking part in client calls and meetings
• Taking ownership of the day-to-day performance of your campaigns and contributing to overall client success
• Potential to specialise in a specific channel or area of expertise to share back to the wider team
• Supporting team-wide initiatives to improve processes and drive innovation across the paid media function

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is confident working in paid media platforms, excited by performance data, and motivated to grow in a collaborative environment. You'll likely have experience working on campaigns independently, are highly organised and keen to develop your skills even further.

The ideal candidate will have

• Hands-on experience with Google Ads and Meta Ads platforms
• Understanding of paid media strategy and performance metrics
• Comfortable analysing data and making performance-driven decisions
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Excellent communication skills and a team-focused mindset
• Hunger to learn, grow and take on new challenges
• Experience with GA4, LinkedIn Ads and TikTok Ads is a bonus

Enjoy the perks of working at Cubed!

• Comprehensive training in PPC, social advertising, analytics and more
• 26 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays and your Birthday off!
• Company-paid healthcare package for everyday services (Dental, Optical, Physio etc.)
• Annual company trip abroad - previous destinations include Amsterdam, Berlin, Dublin and Krakow
• Hybrid working model: Monday to Wednesday in our Brighton office, with flexibility to work from home the rest of the week
• Away days and regular team building
• Bonus structure
• Discounted gym membership
• Dog-friendly office
• Complimentary snacks and drinks
• Enhanced company pension scheme
• Paid time off work to undertake charity work
• Bake-Off competitions, Cubed Quiz fun, yoga and themed Lunch Clubs

"I love the sense of togetherness at Cubed. We're all in it together, producing innovative, thoughtful campaigns for our clients. There's also a real opportunity for personal growth and creativity too." - Sam Loram - Head of Marketing and Innovation, Education Cubed

"Cubed is unique in how every colleague is valued, respected and - most importantly - included. It's values like these that keep our clients - and staff - with Cubed." - Frankie Smith - Office Manager, Education Cubed

MORE DETAILS

We value candidates who are team-oriented, agile, self-motivated and above all passionate.

If you think you have what we're looking for, we'd like to hear from you. Please send a CV and short cover letter explaining why you're suitable for the role to Will at .

Right to Work checks will be carried out with all individuals selected for interviews.