Paid Search Executive

Written By Lydia Walker

Location: Sherston, Wiltshire (Hybrid or Remote)

Hours: 4 days per month (Ideally 1 day per week)

Contract Type: Employed or Freelance

Salary: Details upon application

About Us
Harviste is a growing direct marketing agency specialising in e-commerce, with a particular focus on food and drink brands. We deliver strategic, results-driven marketing for clients across the UK and beyond. As our client base grows, we’re looking for a talented Junior PPC Specialist to take ownership of paid search activity and help us drive measurable growth across multiple accounts.

The Role
As our Paid Search Executive you’ll manage and optimise paid search campaigns across Google Ads and Microsoft Ads for a variety of clients. You’ll work closely with our internal team and contribute to the broader marketing strategy, ensuring PPC activity aligns with SEO, CRM, affiliate and content marketing efforts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan, build, and manage paid search campaigns across Google and Bing for multiple clients

  • Conduct keyword research, competitor analysis and audience targeting

  • Continuously monitor and optimise campaigns to improve performance and ROI

  • Write compelling ad copy and test variations to increase CTR

  • Manage budgets and bids effectively to maximise results

  • Use tools such as Google Analytics and Data Studio to track and report on performance

  • Collaborate with the wider agency team to ensure PPC supports overall client goals

  • Proactively suggest new ideas, tools and strategies to improve performance

  • Stay up to date with the latest PPC trends and platform changes

About You

  • Proven hands-on experience managing PPC campaigns across Google and Bing

  • Strong understanding of keyword strategy, bidding techniques, audience segmentation and conversion tracking

  • Confident using tools such as Google Ads Editor, Google Analytics, Tag Manager, and Microsoft Ads

  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset

  • Commercial awareness and a results-focused approach

  • Ability to work independently, manage your time and prioritise tasks

  • Agency experience is desirable but not essential

Working at Harviste

  • You’ll be based in our Sherston office 1 day a week (or 4 days per month), but we’re happy to consider remote working for the right candidate

  • We offer a relaxed, flexible and friendly working environment

  • You’ll be part of a small but experienced team that values initiative, collaboration and clear communication

  • We are open to employment or freelance arrangements

To Apply
Please send your details and CV including PPC campaigns you’ve worked on, using the form below.

 
 
 
Lydia Walker
Direct Marketer purist, travel fanatic, tennis lover, chocolate fudge cake eater, 80s film buff, monkey watcher. Will do nearly anything for a cheese sandwich.
http://www.cherryfusion.co.uk
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