PPC Recruitment Manchester & North West — Nigel Wright Group
PPC Recruitment in Manchester and the North West: Nigel Wright Group’s Track Record
Nigel Wright Group helps organisations across Manchester and the North West hire the paid search leaders and specialists who turn ad spend into growth. We work as a PPC executive search firm and a specialist recruiter, placing permanent and interim talent into in-house brands and agencies. Our consultants know the region’s digital market and bring a wider Northern view to every brief.
Expertise you trust. Hiring people you value.
Why North West organisations choose Nigel Wright Group for PPC hiring
Paid search evolves quickly. Platforms change, costs increase and one weak hire can drain a budget. Senior stakeholders need people who can plan, test and prove return.
We Go Further to find them. Every search starts with questions about your goals, channel mix and team structure. Those answers shape a shortlist built on evidence of results.
- Specialist focus on paid search and wider digital marketing
- Permanent and interim appointments from executive to head of department
- Local knowledge of Manchester’s agency scene and in-house brands
- Candidates assessed on commercial outcomes as well as platform skills
What does a specialist PPC recruiter do?
A PPC recruitment agency finds, assesses and places the people who plan and manage pay-per-click advertising. Good partners test technical depth, commercial judgement and team fit before a candidate meets you.
At Nigel Wright Group, that assessment covers the whole skill set. We look at how candidates approach keyword research, bidding strategy and budget management. Our consultants explore their experience running PPC campaigns across platforms such as Google ads, Microsoft Advertising and Amazon. Tracking is essential too, so we check confidence with Google Tag Manager (GTM), analytics and conversion setup.
PPC roles we place across Manchester and the North West
Our track record spans every level of a paid search team.
Permanent PPC appointments
- Head of Paid Search and Head of Performance Marketing
- PPC Manager and Senior PPC Executive
- Biddable Media Lead and Social Ads Manager
- Digital Marketing Manager with a PPC remit
Interim PPC appointments
- Interim Head of Paid Search to lead a restructure
- Contract PPC Specialist to launch or rebuild accounts
- Interim Performance Marketing Manager to cover leave or a peak trading season
The strongest candidates are usually settled in good roles and seldom browse PPC jobs, so direct search is how we reach them.
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Industry expertise across the North West economy
Manchester and the North West combine ambitious retailers, ecommerce brands, travel operators, B2B technology firms and a thriving agency sector. Each asks something different of a paid search team.
Retail and ecommerce hires need sharp control of shopping feeds and seasonal demand. Travel brands look for people who can run multiple campaigns across routes, audiences and booking windows. Agencies want specialists who write strong ad copy, report clearly and keep clients confident. Technology businesses value PPC leads who connect paid advertising to pipeline and revenue.
Client track record: PPC and digital hiring in the North West
Our PPC and digital hiring record includes:
- Charles & Ivy and ScS: consumer brands building in-house digital and paid search capability
- Powertool World: an online retailer where search performance links directly to sales
- DFDS Seaways: a travel operator with demanding, seasonal acquisition goals
- Oak Engage: a B2B technology business generating demand through digital channels
- Silverbean, Route Agency and Different Narrative: agencies growing client-facing digital teams
Across these clients, the brief stays consistent. Leaders want hires who make campaigns perform, explain results in commercial terms and raise standards across the team.
Permanent and interim PPC recruitment: which model fits?
Many organisations use both models in sequence.
When a permanent hire fits
Permanent appointments suit long-term plans. Choose this route when you are building a paid search function, adding a senior leader or creating stable capacity for growth.
When interim PPC support fits
Interim professionals mobilise immediately. They suit a restructure, a platform migration or a sudden departure. Experienced interims bring proven methods and can lead change from week one.
How the two work together
Many clients start with an interim specialist who stabilises accounts and audits tracking while we run a permanent search for the long-term leader. That handover protects performance and gives the new hire a clean foundation.
How our services support PPC hiring
Nigel Wright Group delivers executive search, advisory, and specialist recruitment to help organisations build the leadership teams and specialist talent that shape their future.
Executive search: securing leaders who shape your future
Senior roles such as Head of Performance Marketing or Digital Director call for confidential, research-led search. We map the market, approach passive candidates and present leaders with a track record of scaling channels profitably.
Specialist recruitment: connecting you with talent others cannot
Our specialist recruitment team places PPC professionals at manager and specialist level. These are people who build accounts, improve conversion on landing pages and work closely with paid media and creative colleagues.
Advisory: expert insight for wiser decisions
Advisory support helps you make confident decisions about leadership and talent before you commit to a hire.
Frequently asked questions about PPC recruitment in Manchester
How long does it take to hire a PPC manager in the North West?
Timescales depend on seniority and market conditions. Interim specialists can often start within days, while permanent searches follow a planned, staged process agreed with you at the outset.
Can Nigel Wright Group recruit for paid social and PPC together?
Yes. Many organisations combine search and social under one performance lead. We assess candidates across both disciplines and match them to your channel mix.
Speak to a PPC recruitment specialist in Manchester
Whether you need a performance marketing leader, a specialist or interim cover for a demanding period, our team can help. Nigel Wright Group aims to be the driving force behind the North’s most successful organisations, and strong digital leadership is central to that.
Talk to our Manchester consultants about your PPC hire. Expertise you trust. Hiring people you value.
Manchester Office
Telephone: +44 (0)161 552 5027
Email: marketingdept@nigelwright.com
Address: The Lincoln, Lincoln Square, Brazennose Street, Manchester, M2 5AD