Global SEO Manager

The CFO Centre UK; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial consulting firm based in Swindon is seeking a proactive SEO Manager. You will lead the company's global SEO strategy, focusing on improving organic visibility across multiple websites. The role requires significant SEO management experience, strong technical knowledge, and familiarity with essential SEO tools. You'll collaborate with local teams and drive growth through strategic SEO initiatives. This position offers a dynamic work environment with a mix of in-office and remote work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in SEO management, ideally across multiple international markets.
• Strong technical SEO knowledge and experience with international SEO challenges.
• Familiarity with CMS platforms and basic HTML / CSS.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global SEO strategy aligned with business goals.
• Conduct regular technical SEO audits and implement improvements.
• Collaborate with content creators to ensure SEO best practices.

Skills

SEO management experience

Technical SEO knowledge

Proficiency in SEO tools

Analytical mindset

Excellent communication skills

Tools

SEMrush

Google Search Console

Ahrefs

Job description

Reporting to : Digital Manager

Location : Swindon, 3 days in the office, 2 days remotely

Type : Full-time

About Us

At The CFO Centre, we provide world-class fractional CFO services to ambitious businesses across the globe. Our mission is to help companies scale, improve profitability, manage cashflow, and prepare for successful exits by giving them access to top-tier financial leadership, part-time.

We’re growing fast and expanding our digital footprint globally. That’s where you come in.

The Role

We’re looking for a proactive and results-driven SEO Manager to lead our global SEO efforts. You’ll be responsible for improving organic visibility across multiple country websites, supporting local teams, and ensuring our digital presence reflects the value we deliver to clients.

This is a hands-on role with strategic oversight, ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, international environment and is passionate about driving measurable growth through SEO.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global SEO strategy aligned with business goals and local market needs.
• Conduct regular technical SEO audits and implement improvements across all websites.
• Optimise on-page elements including metadata, headings, internal linking, and content structure.
• Collaborate with content creators to ensure SEO best practices are embedded in all digital content.
• Manage international SEO including hreflang tags, geo-targeting, and domain strategies.
• Monitor performance using tools like Google Search Console, GA4, SEMrush, and Ahrefs.
• Stay ahead of search engine algorithm updates and industry trends along with an understanding of GEO / AI SEO.
• Support and train local marketing teams to build SEO capability and consistency.
• Work closely with developers to ensure websites are technically sound and SEO-friendly.
• Lead keyword research and competitor analysis to inform content and strategy.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in SEO management, ideally across multiple international markets.
• Strong technical SEO knowledge and experience with international SEO challenges.
• Proficiency in SEO tools (e.g., SEMrush, Screaming Frog, Ahrefs, Google Search Console).
• Familiarity with CMS platforms and basic HTML / CSS.
• Analytical mindset with experience in GA4 and performance reporting.
• Understanding of GEO / AI SEO
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across cultures and time zones.
• A collaborative, can-do attitude and a passion for helping businesses grow.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Organic Traffic Growth: % increase in organic sessions across global websites.
• Keyword Rankings: Improvement in priority keyword positions in target markets.
• Technical SEO Health: Reduction in crawl errors, improved Core Web Vitals, and site speed.
• Conversion Rate from Organic Traffic: Increase in qualified leads from organic search.
• Backlink Profile: Growth in high-quality backlinks from relevant domains.
• Local Team Engagement: Number of local teams trained and supported in SEO practices.