Paid Search Junior Partner

Paid Search Junior Partner Role Purpose The Paid Search Junior Partner is responsible for supporting their team in planning and developing Paid Search activity for a client or group of clients, helping to develop our Paid Search product, and contributing proactively to their knowledge and skill development. Junior Partner: A Junior Partner is a supporting role, assisting and learning from the Partners and Associate Partners. They will be motivated to learn and develop in their function. A Junior Partner will mainly support the department and other client facing roles and focus on the day to day administrative tasks. Your Impact You will contribute to the evolution of our Paid Search product, ensuring our capabilities are not just "standard," but integrated and industry-leading. By supporting the day-to-day delivery of search activity, you ensure that "best-in-class" isn't just a phrase, but a consistent reality for our clients. You will play a vital role in financial reporting and budget management, ensuring every pound spent is accounted for and working toward the client’s goals. By proactively identifying opportunities for effectiveness, you help the team move faster and smarter, removing friction from the search roadmap. Your inquisitive nature will help the team stay "future-proof" as you contribute to the development of new Paid Search frameworks and internal skills. What success looks like in 6 months Mastery of the Basics: You have become a "safe pair of hands" in Google Ads, managing day-to-day administrative and optimization tasks with forensic accuracy. Integrated Thinking: You are no longer just "doing search"; you understand how our Paid Search activity plugs into the wider marketing funnel and the client’s commercial goals. Trusted Support: You have built strong internal relationships, where Partners and Associate Partners rely on your proactive updates and budget management. The Inquisitive Practitioner: You have identified and implemented at least three proactive optimizations or "next-gen" search tactics that have improved client performance. Capabilities You’ll Bring Data Fluency: You are comfortable diving into Google Analytics and spreadsheets to find the story behind the numbers. Agile Prioritization: The ability to coordinate a multifaceted workload, knowing exactly which levers to pull first to maintain momentum. Proactive Inquiry: You don't just wait for instructions; you ask "why" and "what's next," constantly looking for the next product update or industry trend. Collaborative Spirit: A "chorus-first" mindset, thriving in a team environment where information and success are shared. Technological Curiosity: A desire to master tools like Microsoft Ads, Amazon Ads, and advanced data visualization to enhance our creative and strategic output. Your Outputs & Results Performance Excellence: Delivery of high-quality Paid Search campaigns that adhere to the client roadmap and best-practice standards. Financial Integrity: Accurate, timely financial reporting and proactive budget management for your designated client group. Optimisation Log: Documentation of implemented opportunities that have made Paid Search activity more effective. Reporting Accuracy: Clear, concise data exports and slide decks (Google Slides/PowerPoint) that communicate performance to internal stakeholders. Role Details Your leader: Partner / Associate Partner You will lead: This is a supporting role focused on functional mastery. Location: Manchester & Hybrid Hours / Days: Full Time (5 days per week) Specifics for this role: 1-2+ years of Paid Search experience required; experience in Google Ads and Google Analytics is essential. The standards we all hold each other to: Demonstrate and be committed to a growth mindset Live our values: Smarter - Aim high, train hard, embrace next Faster - Learn fast, adapt fast, act fast Better - Think, say and do what’s best Our Approach to Hiring We hire based on mindset first. It is the biggest factor of success in our business. We’re looking for those who see the world a little differently, who will force us to think in new ways, who might even make us feel a little uncomfortable. We’re looking for people who inspire us, who question the norm and have the entrepreneurial spirit. If you don't have direct industry experience but have the right mindset and transferable skills to excel, we want to hear from you. Tell us how you could make the impact we’re looking for! Department Search Role Paid Search Junior Partner Locations Manchester Remote status Hybrid About Open Partners Open Partners was founded in 2017 to be The Agency of Next . Designed to be constantly focussed on the future, we think ahead for our clients, quickly pivoting them to new areas of opportunity as they arise. Delivering marketing transformations for over 50 clients, Open Partners’ integrated Media, Data and Creative capabilities drive more accountable and effective returns for international performance advertisers. We strive to always be smarter, faster, and better - all the while upholding the very highest standards of commercial and operational integrity.