This is a remote job About you As an SEO Manager, you will be client facing when required but as you’ll be working with the client manager, you’ll not need to do any account management. Instead you’ll be the subject matter expert in the room, brought on to talk through what’s needed to deliver results. You’ll also need to pick up some hands-on technical SEO work, that might include anything from a site health check to a domain migration, but you’ll have execs to support with this work. This also means you’ll be able to train other SEO’s and help improve our processes. Responsibilities of the role include: * Working with clients and the head of SEO to define KPIs in order to create the correct SEO strategy in order to achieve the defined KPIs * Developing complete strategies for our SaaS clients that incorporate on-page SEO, content production, technical SEO and link building * Delegating work to our internal stakeholders, whether they be content writers, outreach, technical or SEO executives in order to ensure all the resources available to you are working inline with your strategy and delivering you the results you need. * In-depth keyword research and keyword analysis. * In-depth SERP analysis * You will be expected to define the correct content approaches for our clients, identifying not only what keywords we should rank them for to deliver results, but also what type of content we need to create to rank and how we are getting to get that content to rank. * We’re looking for someone who isn’t afraid of some deep work in a spreadsheet. What some agencies just consider keyword research, we consider the crux of a strategy, defining where that keyword sits in the client’s customer funnel and how realistic it is to rank for that keyword against the competitors with the available client budget is a huge part of the initial strategy, which you’ll be responsible for. * |Assist with creating client reports and providing insights, (our preference is Data Studio, but we’re not precious if you have a better solution). * Training new strategists and identifying knowledge or skill gaps and proposing how we fill those gaps. * Forecasting and projecting what work is needed, work with the project manager to understand what resource is needed now and for new clients we hope to take on. * Working with the head of SEOon improving our current processes and defining new ones we don’t yet have. * Working with the client manager on client retention and upselling presentations * Being a part of pitches if needed to help tie up prospective clients with how we onboard them. * Be seen as an authority within the team when it comes to SEO, and someone that can push their team forward with the right support. Requirements * A minimum of 3 years Previous or current experience as an SEO at specialist or equivalent level, and be able to demonstrate your knowledge / experience. * Previous experience of managing team members would be beneficial. * Awareness of Link Building and experience with these types of campaigns is very beneficial. * Agency background - ideally 3 years within a SEO agency. * Worked on enterprise level SEO or SEO budgets over £7k per month. * Passionate about SEO and up to date with latest developments, including the role of AI in SEO. * Must possess great interpersonal skills and be able to connect with people from international and diverse backgrounds. Benefits Wellness & Lifestyle * Sick Pay o 5 days year 1 (post probation) o 7 days year 2 onwards o 5 days extra sick pay with a doctors note (post probation) * Wellbeing Hub: o 24/7 mental health helpline o Free counseling sessions by, phone, video call or face-to-face o Range of online wellbeing support advice * Lifestyle Discounts Portal & Cycle to work scheme: o Access to hundreds of immediate discounts and savings across high street and household brands Career & Development * Monthly professional development planning * £1,000 annual development budget o Eligible after 6 months o To be used on an industry relevant course/tutorial/ learning event(s) Parental Leave * Enhanced Paternity leave o 4 weeks full pay o Week 1 & 2: no working required o Week 3: work 3 hours a day - anytime within core hours o Week 4: work 5 hours a day - anytime within core hours o Work completely remote * Enhanced Maternity leave/adoption policy o 2 months topped up to 25% to full pay based on tenurity o Remainder statutory o Can be spread in equal payments instead o Available after 18 months service o Paid back if you leave within 12 months of returning to work o Accrued holiday can be used before you return or spread equally over your first year back Flexible Working * Flexitime o Work your hours anytime between 7:30am - 8:30pm o Work additional hours one day to have an early finish/late start another * Access to the office o Whenever you need, via booking system * Work abroad o After 9 months of service work up to 6 months abroad o Same working hours to be maintained o Same internet speed to be guaranteed in advance o Manager’s discretion Holiday 1. We offer a 9-day fortnight, so you get every other Friday off paid 2. To make this work we work 8-hour days 3. Offer an additional 150 hours holiday of flexible holiday booking (~19 days at 8 hours) 4.