Meet Jay,
Our Paid Media
Manager

My Journey into Marketing

Hi, I’m Jay, and I’m delighted to be one of the newer members of the Hillsgreen team.

I joined in April 2026 and have loved becoming part of such a talented, supportive and like-minded group of people. From day one, I’ve felt welcomed and have already learned so much from everyone around me.

My journey into marketing began at Manchester Metropolitan University in 2018, where I studied Marketing Management and graduated with a First-Class Honours degree.

Alongside my studies, I worked part-time in a marketing role, giving me the opportunity to put what I was learning into practice. It was a great way to build my understanding of marketing while gaining valuable real-world experience at the same time.

Discovering Paid Media

After graduating in 2020, I began working full-time in marketing across several different industries, including furniture, healthcare and property investment.

Working across such a varied mix of sectors helped me develop a broad skill set, grow in confidence and better understand how different businesses approach their marketing.

Over time, I found myself becoming increasingly interested in paid media. I enjoy the combination of creativity, strategy and data, and there’s something incredibly rewarding about seeing a campaign deliver genuine results for a client.

Why Hillsgreen?

When I came across Hillsgreen, it immediately caught my attention.

I’d always wanted to experience agency life, and the opportunity to work with such a wide variety of agricultural and rural businesses really appealed to me.

Since joining, I’ve already learned a huge amount, both about the farming and agricultural world and about how I can continue developing my skills as a Paid Media Manager.

A lot of that is thanks to the brilliant team around me, who are always willing to share their knowledge, offer support and muck in whenever needed.

Outside of Work

When I’m not working, I like to keep busy.

I’m a big fitness fan, so you’ll usually find me running, playing football or in the gym after work.

I’m also a passionate Liverpool supporter and try to get to as many home games at Anfield as I can during the Premier League season.

When I’m not watching football or doing something active, I’m usually planning my next holiday. I’m definitely happiest somewhere sunny with a beach and a cold beer.

One fun fact about me? I taught myself to play the guitar… upside down. I’m left-handed but play a right-handed guitar!

Looking Ahead

Joining Hillsgreen has been an exciting next step in my career.

I’m naturally detail-focused and results-driven, which is one of the reasons I enjoy paid media so much. Whether it’s paid social, paid search or exploring new opportunities, I enjoy helping clients achieve results that make a meaningful difference to their businesses.

One of the things that’s stood out most since joining Hillsgreen is the culture.

Our values are to Show Up, Crack On, Muck In, Make Connections, Ask “What If?” and Have a Laugh. They’re not just words on a wall – they’re genuinely reflected in how the team works every day, and that’s what makes Hillsgreen such a great place to be.