SEO Manager - Content (Permanent) in London

Spark Foundry, the Acceleration Agency.We help brands to identify, learn and respond to opportunities faster than the competition.Every client has an area of their business they need to accelerate, from short-term goals to long-term transformation.How we acceleratePlanning: an approach that works in practice rather than theory, arming planners with the ability to create cutting edge campaignsIntelligence: a suite of tools that give definitive answers to big questions, and uncovers actionable insights about real peopleTrading: a model built on flexibility and trusted relationships, underpinned with bold guaranteesRelationships: a culture of asking challenging questions to better understand the brief - we are not a ‘yes’ agencyPeople: a strong history of recruiting talent from diverse backgrounds and accelerating their careersOur CommitmentWe are diverse though our experience, people and the clients we look after - and we celebrate that diversity. Our people hold us accountable to our beliefs and via regular surveys and our grass roots D&I team, The Collective, and internal next generation board, Firestarters, we hold regular events and work continually towards generating ideas, initiatives and educating our people to ensure we are a diverse and inclusive agency.As part of our dedication to create an inclusive and diverse workforce, Spark Foundry is committed to equal access to opportunity for people without regard to race, age, sex, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. OverviewAs an SEO Manager at Performics, you’ll be the strategic lead on one or more key accounts, partnering closely with the SEO Account Director to design and deliver next-generation organic search programs. You’ll blend technical rigour, creative insight and data analysis to craft holistic SEO strategies - spanning technical audits, content planning, local search and AI-driven discovery - that exceed client KPIs and business objectives. You’ll manage, upskill and mentor a team of SEO Executives, own the end-to-end delivery of projects (from roadmapping and briefs through to reporting and strategy evolution), and stay ahead of search trends - whether algorithm shifts, emerging LLM capabilities or new social-search behaviours. Develop comprehensive SEO strategies (technical, on-page, off-page and local) aligned to client business goals and digital KPIs. Lead technical audits, site migrations and content optimisation, ensuring flawless implementation and rigorous QA. Line-manage and upskill SEO Executives, providing mentorship, peer-to-peer training and clear workflows to maintain high service standards. Collaborate with Paid Search, Social, Content and CRO teams to embed SEO insights into wider performance marketing programs. Performance analytics: translate data into actionable recommendations. Maintain day-to-day client relationships, present insights and roadmaps, and articulate complex technical concepts in clear, persuasive language. Partner with the Account Director to refine workflows, optimize resource allocation and scale best practices across teams. QualificationsExperience: Prior hands-on SEO experience, ideally within an agency environment supporting enterprise-level clients. Solid understanding of HTML, CSS/JS fundamentals and how they impact crawling, indexing and UX; adept with SEO and generic marketing toolsets (e.g. Analytical Skills: Comfort with data analysis - pulling insights from performance dashboards and search data, setting forecasts, measuring ROI and reporting to stakeholders. Track record of crafting multi-layered SEO plans that integrate with broader marketing strategies; Passion for staying abreast of algorithm updates, AI-powered search advances and emerging digital trends - and translating them into client advantage. Tools & Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (Marketing, Business, IT or similar) preferred; Full details are shared when you join, but highlights include core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave. Publicis Groupe works primarily from the office or our clients' office four days per week.We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.If you have any access needs - for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition - please let us know. Guided by our values, we listen with empathy, uplift each other, take responsibility, and embrace change - building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected, and genuinely included.