SEO Manager

About the Role

We\’re seeking a strategic SEO & AI Search specialist to lead our SEO function, drive high-quality client delivery, and shape our evolving AI-led search offering. You\’ll manage and develop the SEO team, optimise processes, and ensure we remain at the forefront of search innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the SEO team to ensure best-in-class delivery.

• Build strategic roadmaps and SoWs aligned to client goals.

• Report departmental performance and utilisation to the Managing Director.

• Develop and own our AI Search proposition, including workflows and templates for emerging areas (AI Search/GEO/AIO).

• Deliver QBRs across all accounts.

• Maintain and manage department analytics dashboards for performance and capacity visibility.

• Use AI to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.

• Support new business onboarding and client retention.

Requirements

• Strong leadership and team-management experience within an independent agency.

• Significant senior SEO experience, including managing direct reports.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proactive, detail-focused, and strong in problem-solving.

• Deep understanding of all SEO pillars and emerging AI Search trends.

• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.

• Experience managing large-scale SEO programmes, ideally in B2B (FinTech, professional services, tech).

• Strong project management and multi-tasking ability.

Package & Benefits

• 25 days holiday + birthday off

• Additional loyalty days (up to 6)

• Reduced hours over Christmas/New Year

• Monthly & quarterly social events

• Annual profit share

• Hybrid working

• Company pension

• Supportive team culture and career development opportunities