Paid Search Executive

As a Paid Search Executive on a 12 month fixed term contract, you will play a key role in driving digital performance for Virgin Media O2. You will own the day to day delivery of PPC campaigns, ensuring they are optimised to meet commercial objectives and deliver measurable impact. This is a great opportunity to develop your expertise within a high performing in house team, working on campaigns that directly influence online sales and growth.

You will take a hands on approach to managing and improving PPC activity across multiple platforms, using data and insights to inform decisions and identify new opportunities. You will collaborate closely with PPC Managers, internal teams and external partners to plan, execute and evaluate campaigns, while continuously testing and refining your approach to drive better results and improve overall account performance. Who we are At Virgin Media O₂, we connect people to the moments that matter most. Virgin Media leads the UK for broadband reliability, speed and overall performance, while O₂ keeps people connected on the move with award-winning coverage.

We’re also proud to be named one of the Financial Times Top 500 Best Employers for 2026, based on one of the UK’s largest employee satisfaction surveys

Join us and you’ll be part of a team that stays curious, positive and focused on making life easier for our customers and each other. We’re investing in the future of connectivity, from expanding next-generation 5G to exploring satellite-supported solutions that help reach rural communities and hard-to-connect places.

You’ll work with people who back good ideas and give you plenty of room to grow. So if you’re looking for a place where you can feel supported, trusted and genuinely valued, you’ll feel right at home here.

Our ways of working

We’re a flexible-first organisation, because we know people do their best work when they have choice and clarity. To support meaningful collaboration, we ask everyone to spend at least eight days a month connecting with each other in person.

That doesn’t just mean time in the office – it could be team meetings, offsites, volunteering days, cross-functional projects, or away days. What matters is making those moments count – so when we come together, it benefits everyone.

Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all

We believe a better tomorrow starts with the choices we make today. That means moving the dial on diversity, building equity into everything we do and putting inclusion at the heart of our business.

Virgin Media O₂ is an equal opportunities employer and we work hard to remove bias and barriers. We want every person who joins us – and everyone thinking about joining us – to feel seen, heard and supported.

When you work with us, you’ll have access to our award-winning employee network groups. These communities bring people together, champion allyship and create uplifting spaces where you can learn, share and feel part of something bigger. They play a big role in helping people feel connected from day one. The must haves • 1 to 2 years experience in PPC
• Hands on experience with Google Ads, Microsoft Ads and Search Ads 360
• Ability to analyse data and make data led decisions
• Experience managing and optimising PPC campaigns
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, agile environment The other stuff we are looking for • Experience with Tableau, GA4 or similar analytics platforms
• Understanding of attribution models
• Experience collaborating with external partners such as Google or Microsoft
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Interest in digital marketing trends and emerging technologies What's in it for you We know life isn’t just about work, so our benefits are built to support you in the moments that matter. You’ll get Bupa healthcare, wellbeing support, life cover, a pension and generous holiday –plus your birthday off.

And there’s more. Enjoy some extra perks on us, with optional electric vehicle lease and Cycle2Work schemes, dental insurance, neurodiversity assessments, and brilliant discounts on broadband, TV and mobile. You’ll even get access to the Virgin Family platform and the O₂ Priority app, with exclusive rewards, experiences and chances to attend events at The O₂ and beyond. Next steps If this feels like a place where you can belong, we’d love to see what you can do. Once you apply, the next steps might include a call with a recruiter, a video interview, an interview with the hiring manager and a task or assessment

We’ll also ask about any adjustments you might need, and we’ll do our best to make them happen.

We review applications and interview throughout the advert window, so it’s worth applying sooner rather than later. If you’re offered the role, the offer will be subject to background checks, including a criminal record check and, for some roles, a financial background check LT-ST1