SEO Manager in Manchester

SEO Manager in Manchester

Manchester Full-Time 35000 - 45000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Sphere Digital Recruitment

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage SEO accounts and drive campaigns that deliver real ROI for clients.
  • Company: Dynamic digital marketing agency based in Manchester.
  • Benefits: Flexible working options, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Join a supportive team that values diversity and encourages personal development.
  • Why this job: Lead innovative SEO strategies and make a tangible impact on client success.
  • Qualifications: 2+ years of SEO experience with a strong grasp of technical and content strategies.

The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.

  • SEO Account Manager OR Technical SEO Manager
  • Full-service digital marketing agency
  • Manchester based - 2 day per week OR Burscough based - 3 days per week
  • The Job
  • Own and manage a portfolio of client SEO & AI Search accounts, driving campaigns that hit KPIs and deliver real ROI.
  • Build and execute integrated Search strategies across traditional organic and AI search, tailored to each client's goals.
  • Lead AI Search Optimisation and LLM visibility strategy, helping clients show up across Chat GPT, Google AI Mode, Gemini and beyond.
  • Act as the main point of contact for your clients, presenting strategy, performance and insight with clarity and confidence.
  • Coordinate internal teams to keep delivery sharp, efficient and on-brief.
  • Manage budgets and resourcing carefully, keeping accounts profitable and on-scope.
  • Spot upsell and cross-sell opportunities, and support new business pitches with SEO insight.
  • Mentor Digital Marketing Executives and help build a team that's always levelling up.
  • You
  • 2+ years' hands‑on SEO experience, agency or in‑house.
  • A track record of managing SEO accounts and delivering measurable results.
  • Confident managing client relationships and stakeholders directly.
  • Strong grasp of on-page, off-page, technical SEO and content strategy.
  • Comfortable with tools like SEMrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, Moz or Sitebulb, and platforms like Google Analytics.
  • Know how SEO plays with the rest of the marketing mix - PPC, social, content.
  • A natural communicator who can turn SEO data into a story clients care about.
  • Organised, analytical, and genuinely client‑first.

Sphere is an equal opportunities employer.

We encourage applications regardless of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation, and any other protected status as required by applicable law.

If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever, please let us know.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

SEO Manager in Manchester employer: Sphere Digital Recruitment

As a leading player in the GRC and Risk sector, our company offers an exceptional work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for career advancement while supporting a hybrid working model from our vibrant London office. Join us to be part of a dynamic team where your contributions are valued, and you can truly shape your success.

Sphere Digital Recruitment

Contact Details:

Sphere Digital Recruitment Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace SEO Manager in Manchester

SEO Account Management
AI Search Optimisation
Client Relationship Management
On-page SEO
Off-page SEO
Technical SEO
Content Strategy