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Virgin Media O2 • London

Paid Media Executive

Employment type:  Full time

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top 3 scores:
85%

Autonomy

84%

Location flexibility

84%

Hours flexibility

Job Description

We are looking for a Paid Media Executive to join the Virgin MediaO2 digital team where you will be an active member of the Digital marketing team.

Digital marketing is an essential function within Virgin MediaO2 as in this role you will be looking after different elements within digital working across Paid Social, Programmatic Display activity for acquisition. You will be responsible for ensuring that we deliver innovative campaigns that meet Performance objectives through a clear test-and-learn approach. On top of this, you will work closely with internal teams and key partners to improve our maturity with regards to data-driven marketing and automation.

You will be responsible for working across Display & Video 360 & Facebook Business Manager where you will be working closely with our Digital Managers to conceptualise, execute & review campaigns.

An understanding of GA360 is essential.

Who we are

The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too.

Diverse, high performing teams - jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions.

Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can't wait to see what you can do.

Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all

Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.

The must haves

  • Experience of working within Display & Video 360 , Facebook Business Manager,
  • A working knowledge of TikTok, Snapchat, Twitter is advantageous
  • Ideally 1 year of working within a digital marketing environment
  • Ability to work in an agile environment with a fast moving Digital team
  • Good understanding of PowerPoint and Excel programmes

The other stuff we are looking for

  • Daily campaign pacing adjustments to deliver campaign budgets and ordered units
  • Daily campaign optimisation using BI (Business Intelligence) tools and excel based data analysis.
  • Weekly analysis of channel performance and optimisation.
  • Deploy testing methodologies on campaigns under the direction of Senior Traders
  • Actively take part in new product testing and implementation; proactively feedback to Digital Manager.

What's in it for you

Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.

Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.

Next steps

If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a two stage interview process

When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you’re offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed.

Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.

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Company benefits

Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks at full pay
Enhanced paternity leave – 14 weeks at full pay
Adoption leave – 26 weeks at full pay
Shared parental leave
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Pregnancy loss leave
Carer’s leave – 5 days paid leave (can be taken as 10 half days)
Mental health platform access
Volunteer days – 5 days paid on top of 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Open to part time work for some roles
Birthday off
Meditation space
Enhanced sick pay
Teambuilding days
Faith rooms
In office catering
Employee discounts
Open to job sharing
Buy or sell annual leave
Cycle to work scheme
Life assurance
Financial coaching

We asked employees of Virgin Media O2 what it's like to work there, and this is what they told us.

Location flexibility
84%
Employees are very happy with their working location freedom
Hours flexibility
84%
Employees are very happy with the flexibility in the hours they work
Benefits
77%
Employees are largely happy with the benefits their company offers
Work-life balance
79%
Employees feel that they can switch off quite easily from work
Role modelling
78%
Employees feel that most people work flexibly
Autonomy
85%
Employees feel they have complete autonomy over getting their work done

Working at Virgin Media O2

Company employees

16,000

Gender diversity (male:female)

63:37

Currently Hiring Countries

United Kingdom

Office Locations

Awards & Achievements

3rd – Large companies

3rd – Large companies

Flexa100 2024
Consumer Goods

Consumer Goods

Industry awards 2023
2nd – Large companies

2nd – Large companies

Flexa100 2023