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SEO Manager

The Candidate Ltd
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The company is seeking a strategic, data-driven SEO Manager with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
  • This position involves leading organic strategy and performance for two major UK online brands, collaborating with various teams to ensure effective digital marketing.
  • Key responsibilities include planning and executing SEO initiatives, conducting site audits, and mentoring an SEO Executive.
  • The role requires strong SEO knowledge, familiarity with Google Analytics and SEO tools, as well as technical skills in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • The position offers a competitive salary package, flexible hybrid working, and excellent career progression opportunities.

Are you a strategic, data-driven SEO professional ready to take the next step in your career?

This well-established, market-leading business operates one of the UK’s most recognised online vehicle services platforms. Known for its fast, simple, and customer-friendly approach, the company continues to innovate and lead within its sector.

As SEO Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind organic strategy and performance for two major UK online brands. You’ll lead, plan, and execute SEO initiatives, working alongside an SEO Executive, a specialist agency, and a Digital PR partner. Collaborating closely with teams across UX, IT, Paid Media, PR and Brand, you’ll ensure a unified and effective digital marketing approach.

This is an exciting opportunity to make your mark within a forward-thinking, digital-first environment where innovation is valued, and your ideas can make a real impact.

What you’ll be doing….

  • Plan, manage and measure organic search strategies that align with overall business goals.
  • Lead regular site audits, keyword research and competitor analysis to identify growth opportunities.
  • Optimise local SEO performance for physical branches, keeping local listings accurate and effective.
  • Work with Paid Media to test and optimise holistic search performance.
  • Mentor and develop the SEO Executive, supporting their growth through regular 1-2-1s and training.
  • Report on SEO performance to key stakeholders, using industry-leading tools and analytics.
  • Stay ahead of digital trends, best practices and SEO innovations.
What you’ll need…
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar in-house or agency SEO role.
  • Experience Managing junior team members & external agencies
  • Strong SEO knowledge - both on page/ off page & technical
  • Skilled in Google Analytics, Google Search Console and SEO tools like SEMrush, Ahrefs or Screaming Frog.
  • Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and on-site technical SEO.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and Excel skills.
  • Work with a hugely popular, household-name brand
  • Collaborate with a passionate, expert team in a supportive culture.
  • Shape the organic strategy for one of the UK’s busiest online platforms.
  • Enjoy excellent career progression opportunities and ongoing personal development.
  • Benefit from flexible, hybrid working and a competitive salary package.

Why Apply?

  • Work with a hugely popular, household-name brand
  • Collaborate with a passionate, expert team in a supportive culture.
  • Shape the organic strategy for one of the UK’s busiest online platforms.
  • Enjoy excellent career progression opportunities and ongoing personal development.
  • Benefit from flexible, hybrid working and a competitive salary package.

Please note due to high volumes of applications unfortunately we are not always able to respond to all unsuccessful applicants. However we wish everyone who applies the very best with their job search.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.