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

SEO Lead / SEO Manager / Head Of SEOMUST BE BASED IN THE UK AND HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK Up to £50k DOEUK-BasedAre 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 DigitalCedarwood 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 RoleWe’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.