SEO & Generative Search Manager in City of London

SEO & Generative Search Manager in City of London

City of London Full-Time 31500 - 38500 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Principle

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead SEO and AI search strategy for a major digital product portfolio.
  • Company: Global tech business with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Join a dynamic team and drive impactful change in the digital landscape.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of search with cutting-edge AI and content strategies.
  • Qualifications: 5+ years in SEO, strong content strategy skills, and AI optimisation experience.

The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.

SEO Manager - Global Saa S

Contract

12 months

Salary

£63,000

Location

  • London - hybrid, 3 days per week onsite
  • A global technology business is looking for an experienced

SEO & Generative Search Manager to lead organic and AI-search strategy for a major digital product portfolio.

This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of

SEO, Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO), content strategy and AI .

You will own a content-led search strategy designed to increase visibility not only across traditional search engines, but also within AI-generated answers and discovery experiences including

Google AI Overviews, Chat GPT, Perplexity, Claude and Gemini .

The role requires someone who understands how search is changing and can translate those changes into scalable content, optimisation and measurement strategies.

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute a content-focused SEO strategy designed to increase organic visibility, traffic and engagement.
  • Lead

Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO/LLMO) initiatives to improve content visibility and citations across AI-powered search and answer engines.

  • Conduct keyword research, search-intent analysis, content-gap analysis and competitive research.
  • Optimise content and entity signals for both traditional search engines and generative AI platforms.
  • Use AI tools and automation to scale SEO research, content analysis, topical-authority planning and reporting.
  • Identify opportunities to improve existing content and develop new SEO- and GEO-focused content.
  • Analyse SEO and GEO performance, identify trends and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
  • Identify emerging search and AI-visibility trends and translate them into commercial opportunities.

What we're looking for

5+ years' SEO experience , ideally within a large-scale digital, technology, Saa S, e-commerce or similarly complex organisation.

  • Strong expertise in content-led SEO strategy .
  • Practical understanding of

GEO, LLMO and AI Search optimisation .

  • Knowledge of how content can be optimised for citations and visibility within AI-generated answers.
  • Understanding of entity signals, structured data and answer-led content formats .
  • Experience incorporating AI and automation into SEO workflows.
  • Strong keyword research, search-intent and content optimisation capabilities.
  • Hands-on experience with platforms such as

SEMrush and Google Search Console .

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn search data into content and growth strategies.
  • Experience working cross-functionally with content, UX and marketing teams.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to present SEO and GEO recommendations to stakeholders.

Next steps to apply

Apply now or email your CV direct to hannah@principlehr. com for immediate review.

SEO & Generative Search Manager in City of London employer: Principle

As a Cloud Security Specialist with a Global Tech Giant, you'll enjoy a competitive salary of up to £97,000 and the flexibility of fully remote work from anywhere in the UK. The company fosters a supportive work culture that values your expertise in cloud security, offering opportunities for professional growth and the chance to engage directly with enterprise customers, all while ensuring a healthy work-life balance without the stress of on-call duties.

Principle

Contact Details:

Principle Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace SEO & Generative Search Manager in City of London

SEO Strategy Development
Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO)
AI Search Optimisation
Keyword Research
Search-Intent Analysis
Content-Gap Analysis
Competitive Research