SEO Lead / SEO Manager / Head Of SEO [Up to £50k]

SEO Lead / SEO Manager / Head Of SEO

MUST BE BASED IN THE UK AND HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

Up to £50k DOE

UK-Based

Are you a Senior SEO Executive looking to take a step up or a current SEO Manager/SEO Lead looking for a change of scene? If so, this may be the job for you!

About Cedarwood Digital

Cedarwood Digital is an award-winning digital agency based in Manchester, UK, recently awarded Best Integrated Agency at the UK & European Search Awards. A team of 14, we work closely with our clients to drive growth across SEO, Paid Media & Digital PR.

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced SEO Lead to join our growing team. You’ll take ownership of strategic direction across a portfolio of clients, combining sharp technical SEO skills with a consultative, relationship-first approach to client management. You’ll be confident leading conversations with stakeholders, presenting insights and recommendations, and driving long-term organic growth.

This is a hands-on role with the opportunity to shape and mentor a small team, guide client strategies, and have a real impact on performance and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Leadership: Act as the main point of contact for key SEO accounts, building strong, trusted relationships and translating complex SEO concepts into clear business value.

• Strategy & Execution: Develop, implement and own tailored SEO strategies across a mix of B2B and B2C clients, aligned with their objectives.

• Technical SEO: Lead audits, troubleshoot issues, and provide technical recommendations across crawling, indexation, site speed, structure, and more.

• Team Management: Line manage two SEO Specialists, providing mentorship, performance support, and opportunities for development.

• Reporting & Insights: Own monthly reporting and performance reviews, using data to drive actionable insight and inform next steps.

• Collaboration: Work closely with content, PR, and dev teams (internal and client-side) to deliver integrated strategies and project delivery.

• Process Improvement: Help evolve internal processes, documentation, and ways of working to drive efficiency and high standards across the SEO function.

What We’re Looking For:

• 4+ years experience in SEO, ideally in an agency or client-facing role.

• Strong background in technical SEO – able to confidently lead audits, troubleshoot issues, and communicate technical concepts.

• Proven experience in building and maintaining great client relationships.

• Comfortable leading strategy and taking ownership of performance across multiple accounts.

• Experience line managing or mentoring others, with a collaborative leadership style.

• Confident communicator, both written and verbal, with strong presentation skills.

• Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects and priorities.

• Comfortable using tools like Screaming Frog, Google Search Console, GA4, SEMrush/Ahrefs, and Data Studio/Looker.