Digital Performance Executive

  • Yolk Recruitment
  • City, Cardiff
  • May 29, 2026
Contractor Consultant

Job Description

Our client, a growing consultancy business, is seeking a talented and commercially minded Digital Performance Executive to join their marketing team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover. This is an exciting opportunity for a mid-level digital marketing professional with strong experience across PPC, paid media, and SEO to help drive performance-focused campaigns and support wider digital growth objectives.

The successful candidate will combine analytical thinking with hands-on campaign management experience, delivering measurable results across multiple digital channels.



Key Responsibilities

  • Plan, implement, and optimise PPC campaigns across platforms including Google Ads and Microsoft Ads
  • Manage paid media activity across social and display channels to maximise ROI and campaign performance
  • Support and execute SEO strategies, including on-page optimisation, keyword research, and technical SEO improvements
  • Monitor campaign performance and provide regular reporting with actionable insights and recommendations
  • Conduct competitor analysis and identify opportunities for growth across digital channels
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align digital campaigns with wider business objectives
  • Manage budgets effectively and ensure campaigns are delivered within agreed KPIs
  • Stay informed on industry trends, platform updates, and emerging digital marketing best practices


Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience in a digital marketing or performance marketing role
  • Strong hands-on experience with PPC campaign management and optimisation
  • Solid understanding of paid media strategies across search, social, and display advertising
  • Experience supporting SEO initiatives and improving organic search performance
  • Proficiency with tools such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, Search Console, SEMrush, or similar platforms
  • Strong analytical and reporting skills with the ability to interpret performance data


Salary

  • Up to 35k pa