Google Ads & PPC Growth Specialist at Marketpal Ltd, Remote/London, £Freelance Rate

Help Build the Growth Engine for an Ambitious Startup

We're looking for an exceptional Google Ads & PPC Growth Specialist to join us on a freelance basis, with the opportunity to become one of our first full-time hires as we scale.

This isn't a role for someone who simply launches campaigns and checks ROAS once a week. We're building a new platform and need someone who is obsessed with experimentation, conversion optimisation, and finding scalable acquisition channels. We want someone who is hungry to grow with us.

PPC will be at the forefront of our growth strategy, making this one of the most important roles in the business. You'll work directly with the founder, helping shape our paid acquisition strategy from the ground up.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Build, manage and optimise Google Ads campaigns focused on lead generation.
  • Work directly with the founder to identify target markets, dominate them through paid acquisition, then replicate that success across new industries.
  • Develop acquisition strategies that consistently turn clicks into qualified leads.
  • Continuously improve landing page conversion rates through testing and experimentation, working closely with the founder and development team.
  • Design and execute A/B tests across ads, keywords, landing pages, offers and messaging.
  • Analyse user behaviour throughout the customer journey to identify conversion bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
  • Document every experiment, record the results and build a repeatable growth playbook.
  • Scale campaigns based on evidence, data and testing—not assumptions.
  • Help build a world-class paid acquisition engine from scratch.

We're Looking For Someone Who...

  • Has proven experience running successful Google Ads campaigns for lead generation businesses, whether startups or established companies.
  • Understands that successful PPC doesn't stop at generating clicks—the real skill is converting traffic through exceptional landing pages, user journeys and continuous optimisation.
  • Has experience improving conversion rates through testing, analytics and experimentation.
  • Is highly analytical and comfortable making decisions using data.
  • Loves running experiments, measuring outcomes and iterating quickly.
  • Documents what works (and what doesn't) instead of relying on instinct.
  • Is commercially minded and understands customer acquisition economics.
  • Is proactive, curious and enjoys solving difficult growth challenges.
  • Can work independently while collaborating closely with a founder in a fast-moving startup.
  • Has an extreme sense of urgency. We move fast, make decisions quickly and execute relentlessly. We're looking for someone who thrives in that environment.

Nice to Have

  • Experience working with startups or early-stage businesses.
  • Knowledge of GA4, Google Tag Manager and conversion tracking.
  • Experience using user behaviour tools such as Hotjar or Microsoft Clarity.
  • Familiarity with CRM and lead management platforms.
  • Strong understanding of landing page optimisation and Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO).
  • Knowledge of SEO and broader digital acquisition strategies.

Location

Ideally London-based. While this is primarily a remote freelance role, we'd like to meet in London several times each week during the early stages to collaborate, plan strategy and build the acquisition engine together.

Engagement

  • Freelance to start.
  • Opportunity to transition into a full-time Growth/Paid Acquisition role as we scale.
  • Flexible working with a strong focus on outcomes rather than hours.
Back to blog

Other Jobs To Apply

No other job posts for this day.

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...