Digital Manager

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from Bastion People & Culture Coordinator at Bastion Agency About Bastion Bastion is an independent agency built to put brands, organisations, and people in a position of strength. Our integrated model brings together the best in brand, digital, social, influencer, experiential, and research, all under one roof, to solve complex marketing challenges with clarity and impact. At Bastion Media, we do more than buy media, we empower brands to show up with purpose, power and precision. Our work thrives at the intersection of creativity, strategy, and technology, ensuring every campaign resonates deeply and delivers tangible results. We’re proud to be Super Human, a fusion of exceptional human talent and advanced technology. This is where brilliant minds meet intelligent machines, unlocking new levels of insight, creativity and performance. With a data-driven mindset, audience-first thinking and predictive intelligence, we anticipate behaviours before they happen, enabling smarter campaigns, stronger connections and standout outcomes. We don’t believe in silos. We believe in seamless collaboration and storytelling that performs, across paid, earned, owned and everything in between. Every touchpoint is powered by a connected team who thinks holistically, acts boldly, and delivers work that earns attention and drives growth. At Bastion, we’re not just future-ready, we’re building the future. If you're ready to do the most impactful work of your career, and you believe in the power of people and technology coming together, we want to meet you. Role Overview As a Digital Manager at Bastion, you will lead by example in delivering high-quality digital campaigns across multiple channels. You will play a key role in planning, execution and optimisation - bringing tactical know how and a sharp eye for detail to ensure excellence at every stage. This role gives you exposure to strategic planning, while holding you accountable for campaign delivery and performance. You are a motivator, problem-solver and collaborator who inspires trust from clients, confidence from your team and innovation across the business. Behaviours Clear Communicator - Confident and articulate in written and verbal communication, able to influence and align stakeholders. Detail-Oriented - A safe pair of hands clients and teams can rely on, ensuring accuracy across every deliverable. Active Listener - Skilled at identifying both the spoken and unspoken needs of clients and colleagues. Sound Judgment - Decisive and pragmatic when navigating complexity or ambiguity. Resilient & Adaptable - Calm and resourceful under pressure, embracing change with a solutions-first attitude. Energetic & Enthusiastic - You bring optimism and momentum to campaigns, always looking to improve. Analytical & Strategic - Comfortable with data-driven decision-making and campaign performance evaluation. Leadership by Example - You inspire collaboration, support junior talent and uphold high standards across the team. Ownership & Accountability - You take full responsibility for delivery, financial processes, and team performance. Collaborative & Empathetic - Patient, supportive, and approachable, fostering a positive team culture. Lead and contribute to channel and tactical brainstorming sessions , recommending approaches to meet client objectives. Support the Investment Director in developing media partner briefs and evaluating responses. Work with Planning leads to help develop detailed media plans that capture channels, tactics, investment and KPIs. Oversee media buying processes , including partner scheduling, bookings and creative specifications. Maintain accountability for budget pacing and optimisation , ensuring spend efficiency across campaigns. Conduct performance analysis on bids, audiences and creative assets, recommending optimisations throughout campaign delivery. Produce weekly reporting for clients, highlighting results, insights and optimisation actions. Support post-campaign analysis by evaluating channel performance, extracting insights and preparing recommendations. Partner with Strategy to support attribution modelling, regression studies and brand tracking analysis. Take responsibility for financial processes , including bookings, invoices, POs and account queries, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Foster collaboration within the team and support the development of junior members through knowledge sharing and coaching. What You'll Bring Proven ability to manage digital campaigns across multiple platforms and channels. Strong communication skills—clear, concise, and confident in both internal and client-facing interactions. Attention to detail with strong organisational and time-management abilities. Experienced in quality assurance and maintaining excellence across deliverables. Analytical skills to evaluate performance data and make actionable recommendations. Hands‑on expertise in bid optimisation, audience segmentation and creative testing. Strong stakeholder management, with the ability to align goals and expectations across teams and partners. Leadership capabilities, with a passion for mentoring and developing junior team members. Solid knowledge of finance processes and campaign budget management. 4 years’ experience in digital media (agency‑side preferred). What We Offer A supportive culture focused on collaboration and personal growth A truly integrated agency network including research, data, insights, creative, digital, experiential, reputation management, content production, performance, earned media, etc. Opportunities to work across fully integrated campaigns and diverse touchpoints Robust G&D training program throughout the year Happy Days and Birthday Leave Culture Club: a calendar of events that connects our team in creative and fun ways CSR leave Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Advertising Industries Advertising Services and Technology, Information and Media #J-18808-Ljbffr