Paid Search Team Lead

Job description

Paid Search Team Lead

Agency (Fashion & Retail Brands)

London (3 days office based)

£55,000 - £70,000 + Benefits

A high-growth digital agency in London is on the hunt for a seasoned Paid Search Team Lead to take charge of their most complex, flagship retail accounts. If you’re passionate about eCommerce and live for the buzz of data-driven campaigns, this one’s for you!

With innovation ingrained into their DNA and strong team collaboration at the core, this agency offers exposure to complex, high traffic eCom brands across Fashion, Retail and Lifestyle brands. They are building something genuinely exciting, giving you the space to lead, mentor and shape a high-performing paid search offering.

The Paid Search Lead will blend strategic ownership with hands-on execution, while supporting the Head of Paid Search to evolve the wider proposition.

Role Highlights…

• Lead paid search strategy across a portfolio of 4-5 high-growth ecommerce clients
• Maintain hands-on control of campaign build, pacing and optimisation for select, more complex accounts
• Champion paid search within client strategy meetings and commercial negotiations
• Test new platform features and guide wider team adoption
• Collaborate across performance channels (SEO, Paid Social, Brand) to shape full-funnel plans
• Work closely with the Head of Paid Search to define and refine playbooks, frameworks and QA processes
• Mentor and support Specialists and Senior Specialists, challenging their thinking and helping them navigate the “grey areas” of complex account management

You will need…

• Proven success working in retail/ecommerce or agency-led paid search roles
• Deep platform knowledge in Google Ads, Performance Max, Shoptimised, Search Ads 360 etc.
• Desire to remain close to the day-to-day execution of Paid Search, whilst still being strategic
• Strong commercial acumen, especially around P&L linked performance
• Confidence presenting strategy, leading client meetings and problem solving with senior stakeholders
• A track record of growing client revenue and building strong lasting relationships
• Desire to mentor and potentially step into a team leadership role

Why You’ll Love It

• Flexible hybrid model with flexible working hours
• Up to £3,000 annual development budget + 5 PD days
• 25 days’ holiday + birthday + 3 wellbeing/volunteering days
• Parental leave with up to 6 months at full pay (primary carer)
• Remote international working options
• Early finish Summer Fridays (June–August)
• Mental health support, private pension access, and latest tech setup
• Future path to Team Lead available if desired
• Join a 300+ global network of retail performance experts
• Inclusive, fun culture where attitude is valued as much as skills

Apply now or send your CV directly to laura@3search.co.uk

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-05-2026

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English