Technical SEO Senior Account Manager

The Senior Account Manager is responsible for forming and driving strategy for clients. They will support the Account Director in managing the junior members of the SEO team and maximise the opportunities, revenue and exposure of clients’ campaigns to the benefit of both Client & Agency.

Location: London

Job type: Full-time

Expertise: SEO

What does the role involve?

• Works closely with the Account Director to develop and deliver SEO strategies across the full funnel.
• Senior client contact day to day, comfortable leading calls, presenting recommendations, and managing briefs through to delivery.
• Manages deadlines and quality across their own workload and junior team members, keeping client expectations in check throughout.
• Mentors and develops junior team members through regular 1-2-1s, structured feedback and bespoke training where needed.
• Advanced understanding of on-page SEO, able to deliver thorough optimisation recommendations for new and existing pages, with an awareness of E-E-A-T principles.
• Solid understanding of off-page ranking factors and how to build brand authority over time.
• Reporting experience that focuses on the why, not just the what.
• Working knowledge of GEO and how AI-driven search is changing content discovery, with an interest in developing this further.
• Broad understanding of wider digital disciplines and how they interact with organic search.
• Contributes to SEO thought leadership internally and has an appetite to do so externally.

What are we looking for?

• 4+ years SEO experience minimum preferable at an agency.
• Management experience preferred but not required.
• An individual who can highlight and show a clear passion for SEO and digital marketing.
• An individual who takes pride in their work and always strives to improve.
• Strong attention to details, well organised and can manage tasks and their workload effectively.
• Proficient using a range of SEO tools including Screaming Frog (and other enterprise crawlers), GSC, analytics platforms, Ahrefs & SEMrush.
• Has experience working on a range of platforms such as; WordPress, Shopify, Magento etc.
• Has basic knowledge and understanding of HTML and CSS.

Equal Opportunity Statement

SYZYGY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information or membership in any other legally protected category. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees, and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. Please let us know if you may need any additional support when applying for the role or if you are invited for an interview.

Flexible Working

Start later in the morning, finish earlier in the evening – do what works for you. We care about the quality of the work you deliver, not when it gets done.

Family First Policy

Whether it’s getting home for bed time or being present for those events that can’t be missed, our flexible hours and remote working mean you can put family first.

Remote Working Options

Two days a week you’ll be encouraged to come to the office for Team days. Otherwise, our state-of-the-art hardware allows you to work where you want, when you want.

Education and Development

You’ll have access to GroupM courses, WPP Coursera qualifications and LinkedIn Learning, along with mentoring, regular knowledge sharing sessions and industry certifications.

Health and Retirement Provision

We offer private medical insurance for you and your family, subsidised eye care and dental, and with our pension plan and life insurance, your health and future is secure.

Physical and Mental Wellbeing

Your wellbeing is important. We offer discounted gym access, free massages, a dedicated nutritionalist, a cycle-to-work scheme and access to our Mental Health Allies scheme.

30-day Holiday Package

You’ll get 25 flexible holiday days a year, the days between Christmas and New Year off, and at least a half day off for your birthday – plus all public and bank holidays.

Social Events

Socialising with colleagues is important. We host weekly Unplugged Thursday when we are in the office, allowing everyone to spend some time together over a drink and snacks while listening to SYZ Talks, fortnightly talks hosted by anyone in the agency sharing their passion, hobbies, latest work, insights, and ideas. Everyone is welcome to take part.

Agency Dogs

We’re dog people, because let’s face it, they brighten up everyone’s day. So your faithful, four-legged friend is welcome to join you in the office any time.

WPP Partnership and Discounts

As part of WPP you’ll get discounts on a range of products and services, including Apple products, Majestic Wine, car hire and free entry to the National Portrait Gallery.

Fruit and Drinks

Quality coffee, soft-drinks, fresh fruit and snacks (the healthy and the chocolatey kind) are always available. There’s also a beer fridge for when the day is done.

Eating Nearby

Our office is on Shaftesbury Avenue, in the heart of lively and fast-paced Soho overlooking Chinatown; with some of the best food in the world! There’s three fridges, artisan coffee machines, microwaves, filtered water and a range of treats every day. Everything you need if you’re bringing food from home.

Public Transport Links

With our office right in the centre of London, you’re only a few minutes walk from the Tube, Overground, National Rail and multiple major bus routes.