Oversee the trafficking, testing, and delivery of managed campaigns using Beeswax and Google Ads.
Balance campaign performance and delivery with financial margin to maximise efficiency and gross profit revenue.
Continuously identify issues preventing campaigns from hitting KPIs and propose effective, data-driven solutions.
Serve as the technical authority on our ad tech stack, ad format capabilities, and the advances in programmatic advertising.
Develop methodical processes and documentation to reduce mistakes and ensure a "closed-loop" resolution of issues.
Empower commercial teams with insightful reports and inventory forecasting to benefit campaign delivery and high-quality pitches.
Work closely with Publisher Development and Product teams to test and deploy new marketplace connections, such as publishers and verification partners.
Train and support junior Ad Ops managers to ensure a best-in-class delivery chain and a culture of continuous learning.
Proactively seek out and communicate workflow improvements to drive department-wide effectiveness and scalability.

4+ years in digital ad operations with a minimum of 1 year focused specifically on programmatic advertising.
Deep experience using major DSPs (e.g., DV360, The Trade Desk, or Beeswax), being well versed in optimisation levers and their impact.
Mastery of VAST/HTML5 formats and experience with 3rd party tag vendors such as DCM, Innovid, Moat, and IAS.
High proficiency in Excel and Google Suite (including Data Studio) with the ability to interpret complex data into actionable insights.
An obsessive eye for detail and a track record of delivering multiple complex projects from inception to completion.
Solid understanding of global privacy laws and regulations, specifically COPPA and GDPR.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to flex your style for different audiences and push back on senior stakeholders when necessary.

25 days holiday + 8 public holidays + Winter Break
Enhanced Company Maternity Pay up to 100% of salary for the first 26 weeks.
Enhanced Company Paternity Pay of 100% of salary for 6 weeks.
30 day sabbatical for employees who have reached 7 years tenure
AXA Private Medical Insurance MHD (medical history disregarded
existing illnesses covered). Also includes an EAP Health Cash Plan to include PMI excess cover along with other benefits like physio, dental, vision etc.
Life Assurance
4x salary
Income Protection
8 week deferred period and 75% of your salary up to two years.
Pension through Aegon with 4% employer contribution.
Cycle to Work & Tech Scheme

Senior Ad Operations Manager

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