Head of SEO

MANUAL; London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative health-tech startup is seeking a Head of SEO to drive organic growth and redefine their SEO strategy. This hybrid role offers the chance to make a significant impact by increasing organic search traffic across healthcare categories. With a focus on collaboration, you'll manage content strategies, optimize user experience, and track performance metrics. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to transforming health accessibility and creating a new health paradigm. If you're passionate about SEO and eager for personal growth, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Stock Options

Private Healthcare

Wellness Benefits

Development Budget

Team Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of SEO experience with proven strategy development.
• Deep knowledge of SEO best practices and technical SEO.

Responsibilities

• Redefine and deliver the SEO strategy for UK & BR markets.
• Conduct keyword research and competitor analysis for high-value opportunities.

Skills

SEO Expertise

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Ownership Mindset

Collaboration Skills

Tools

SEO Tools

Job description

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We are hiring a Head of SEO with 5+ years of experience to drive the growth of MANUAL from an organic perspective. This role offers a significant opportunity to impact the growth of a leading health-tech startup in Europe.

Collaborate with various stakeholders to redefine our SEO strategy, establish the SEO engine within the company, and scale efforts globally. From day one, you'll have ownership and the chance to make a meaningful impact by increasing our share of organic search traffic and acquisitions across healthcare categories.

We seek someone with strong SEO expertise, determination, passion, and hunger. This hybrid role combines strategy and execution, requiring ownership and proactive effort.

This position reports to the Head of Growth and is based in London Bridge, with a hybrid work model (3 days in-office).

Responsibilities

1. Redefine and deliver the SEO strategy and roadmap for UK & BR markets, including on-page, off-page, content, and technical SEO, aligned with company goals.
2. Develop and manage a content calendar targeting key search terms, coordinating content writers and ensuring medically accurate, engaging content.
3. Implement best practices for on-page content management and user experience optimization.
4. Conduct keyword research and competitor analysis to prioritize high-value opportunities.
5. Track, analyze, and report on SEO performance, adjusting strategies as needed.
6. Manage an SEO budget to support strategy execution.
7. Build and define the SEO engine and processes across the company, working with cross-functional teams.
8. Collaborate with branding and PR teams to create content that boosts visibility and domain authority.

Requirements

1. 5+ years of SEO experience, with a proven record in strategy development or leadership.
2. Deep knowledge of SEO best practices, content SEO, and technical SEO.
3. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
4. Proficiency with SEO tools.
5. Ownership mindset with a focus on KPIs and results.
6. Excellent organizational and communication skills.
7. Creative eye for UX and content quality.
8. Commercial awareness to measure impact against business metrics.
9. Collaborative skills to work with diverse teams.
10. Action-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing multiple responsibilities.
11. Ambitious and eager for personal growth.
12. Experience in healthcare/medical industry is a plus.

What We Offer

1. Salary: £75k-£90k, depending on experience.
2. Stock options, private healthcare, wellness benefits, and more.
3. Hybrid role based in London Bridge, 3 days/week.
4. Development budget, team growth opportunities, and impactful work.

Hiring Process

1. Initial interview with the Head of Growth.
2. Case study and Q&A.
3. In-person final interview with stakeholders.

We aim to destigmatize health by offering accessible diagnostics, treatments, ongoing care, and community support—creating a new health paradigm.