SEO Manager

SEO Manager |Greater Manchester | Hybrid (2 days in office) | 35,000 - 40,000 DOE

A fast-growing performance marketing agency is looking for an experienced SEO Manager to join their Search Marketing team.

This is a hands-on role where you will take ownership of key client accounts and deliver SEO strategies that drive measurable improvements in organic visibility, traffic, and commercial performance.

You will work across a varied portfolio of clients ranging from local businesses through to national and international brands, delivering both technical and strategic SEO.

The Role

Reporting into the Head of SEO, you will:

• Lead SEO strategy and delivery across a portfolio of client accounts
• Conduct technical SEO audits and implement actionable recommendations
• Carry out keyword research, competitor analysis and gap analysis
• Identify growth opportunities and prioritise SEO initiatives
• Manage website migrations and technical SEO projects
• Monitor performance and deliver client-facing reporting and insights
• Work closely with PPC, Paid Social and wider digital teams
• Take ownership of client communication and performance outcomes
• Contribute to ongoing optimisation of SEO processes and delivery

About You

• 5+ years' experience in SEO
• Strong technical SEO background
• Experience working across both eCommerce and lead generation campaigns
• Confident conducting audits, migrations and technical implementation
• Strong analytical skills with a commercial mindset
• Experience using tools such as Google Search Console, GA4, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog and similar platforms
• Strong client communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced agency environment
• Able to prioritise work based on commercial impact
• Understanding of how SEO integrates with PPC, Paid Social and wider marketing channels

Nice to Have

• Agency experience
• International SEO experience
• Content strategy or SEO copywriting experience
• Experience supporting pitches or pre-sales activity
• Exposure to cross-sell or growth opportunities within accounts
• Public speaking or industry event experience

What's on Offer

• 35,000 - 40,000 salary DOE
• Hybrid working (2 days office-based)
• Flexible working hours
• 25+ days holiday + birthday off
• Wellbeing and support programme
• Strong training and development culture
• Clear progression opportunities
• Exposure to a wide variety of industries and clients

A strong opportunity for an SEO professional looking to take ownership of client performance and grow within a fast-moving, performance-led agency environment.

SEO Manager |Greater Manchester | Hybrid (2 days in office) | 35,000 - 40,000 DOE

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