Paid Media Manager
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
£40,000 – £45,000 / year
Salary
Within the market range
£41,700
Going rate
Offer is 1.0× the going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3554 (60% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Michael Page is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 3554 (Advertising and marketing associate professionals) · 60% match
- Possible 2432 (Marketing and commercial managers) · 28% match
- Possible 2494 (Advertising accounts managers and creative directors) · 11% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3554 Advertising and marketing associate professionals Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
2432 Marketing and commercial managers Also possible | £35,000 Clears | £40,000 Clears | £45,100 Misses | £50,100 Misses |
2494 Advertising accounts managers and creative directors Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £36,800 Clears | £41,400 Clears | £46,000 Misses |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
This Paid Media Manager role will see you managing and optimising digital advertising campaigns to drive results for clients in the media and agency industry. You'll play a key part in strategising and executing paid media initiatives and strategies that align with business objectives.
Client Details
A marketing agency based in Leeds.
Description
- Plan, execute and optimise paid media campaigns across various platforms.
- Analyse campaign performance and provide actionable insights to improve results.
- Collaborate with creative and content teams to develop effective ad strategies.
- Manage budgets and ensure campaigns achieve maximum ROI.
- Conduct keyword research and audience targeting for campaigns.
- Stay up to date with digital advertising trends and platform updates.
- Provide regular performance reports to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Identify growth opportunities and recommend strategies for scaling campaigns.
Profile
A successful Paid Media Manager should have:
- Experience managing and optimising paid media campaigns and strategy.
- A strong understanding of digital advertising platforms and tools.
- Proficiency in analysing data and reporting on campaign performance.
- Knowledge of audience targeting and keyword research techniques.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- A results-driven mindset with a focus on achieving business goals.
Job Offer
- Permanent position within the media and agency industry.
- Salary range of £40,000 - £45,000, dependent on the level of experience.
- Flexible working arrangement with a 3/2 work-from-home split.
If you're interested in this role, apply now.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Michael Page, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Advertising and marketing associate professionals (SOC 3554) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~137k in sample- Offer £40,000–45,000
- Middle half £27,404–40,404
- Median £32,760
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£27,404–40,404), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Michael Page holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3554 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.