Growth through Talent

Biddable Associate Director

up to £55k - Agency - Marketing
Ref: 4046 Date Posted: Friday 23 Oct 2026

Biddable Associate Director – Paid Search & Paid Social
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Location: London – Hybrid (3 days in the office)

Our Client is a leading media agency working with major brands across a diverse range of sectors. With a large, established performance team and a collaborative culture, this is an opportunity to take ownership of a key client account, lead a team and help shape performance strategy across paid search and paid social.

The Opportunity

  • Two opportunities available: one focused on Paid Social, with Paid Search experience a bonus, and one focused on Paid Search, with approximately 25% Paid Social exposure.

  • Lead biddable strategy and campaign delivery for a major client, driving performance and identifying opportunities for growth.

  • Manage and develop a team of Account Managers and Executives, supporting their progression and performance.

  • Build strong client relationships, working closely with senior stakeholders to deliver effective campaigns.

  • Collaborate with wider performance teams to share expertise and deliver integrated solutions.

  • Join a sizeable department with a strong team culture and plenty of opportunities for progression and internal mobility.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead campaign strategy, planning, activation and optimisation across your primary channel.

  • Use data and insights to improve performance and make informed recommendations.

  • Oversee campaign delivery, reporting and quality assurance.

  • Develop client relationships and contribute to account growth.

  • Mentor and support team members, helping to build capability across the team.

  • Work collaboratively with wider teams to deliver against client objectives.

About You

  • Strong agency experience in paid search, paid social or both, with expertise in at least one channel.

  • Able to lead campaign strategy and understand the detail behind campaign performance.

  • Experience managing and developing people.

  • Confident communicating with clients and senior stakeholders.

  • Analytical, commercially minded and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

  • Keen to take on a leadership role with scope to make an impact and progress further.

How to apply

To apply for this outstanding opportunity, please contact ellie drury at Pivotal for a confidential chat at ellie@pivotallondon.co.uk.

Pivotal is an equal opportunities employer and we encourage applications regardless of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation, and any other protected status as required by applicable law.

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