Search Engine Optimization Manager

Sphere Digital Recruitment Group; Bolton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sphere Digital Recruitment Group in Manchester is seeking a hands-on Technical SEO Manager to lead technical SEO strategies across a portfolio of clients. You will blend technical depth with client and account management to improve organic performance and commercial results.

You will conduct audits, migrations, schema work, Core Web Vitals, and international SEO, report insights to clients, and collaborate with account teams.

Qualifications

• Hands-on technical SEO experience in an agency or consultancy.
• Experience across multiple client accounts.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with audits, migrations and complex websites.
• Proficiency with Screaming Frog, Sitebulb, Ahrefs, GSC, GA4 and Looker Studio.
• Ability to translate technical issues into commercial recommendations.
• Understanding AI Search and LLMs in SEO.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical SEO audits, health checks and website migrations.
• Improve crawlability, indexation and site architecture.
• Optimise Core Web Vitals and overall site performance.
• Develop and implement schema markup and structured data.
• Manage JavaScript rendering and technical diagnostics.
• Oversee international SEO across client portfolios.
• Analyse server logs and crawl data for optimisation.
• Create and execute technical SEO strategy and implementation.
• Monitor organic performance and identify opportunities.
• Present technical recommendations and insights to clients.
• Collaborate with account teams and other digital specialists.
• Leverage automation, AI and emerging search technologies for delivery.
• Support AI Search and LLM visibility strategies.

Skills

Technical SEO

Agency experience

Client management

SEO audits

Crawl analysis

Schema markup

JavaScript rendering

International SEO

Analytics

Automation & AI in SEO

Tools

Screaming Frog

Sitebulb

Ahrefs

Google Search Console

GA4

Looker Studio

Job description

Technical SEO Manager | Manchester

We are hiring for a Technical SEO Manager to join an established digital agency in Manchester.

This is hands‑on technical SEO role for someone who can combine strong technical expertise with confident client and account management. You will work across a portfolio of clients, developing and delivering technical SEO strategies that directly improve organic performance and commercial results.

The role will cover:

• Technical SEO audits, health checks and website migrations
• Crawlability, indexation and site architecture
• Core Web Vitals and site performance
• Schema and structured data
• JavaScript rendering and technical diagnostics
• International SEO
• Server log analysis and crawl data
• Technical SEO strategy and implementation
• Monitoring organic performance and identifying opportunities
• Presenting technical recommendations and performance insights to clients
• Working closely with account teams and other digital specialists
• Using automation, AI and emerging search technologies to improve SEO delivery
• Supporting AI Search and LLM visibility strategies

We are looking for someone with:

• Strong hands‑on Technical SEO experience, ideally within an agency or consultancy
• Experience managing technical SEO across multiple client accounts
• Strong client‑facing and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with technical audits, migrations and complex websites
• Knowledge of tools such as Screaming Frog, Sitebulb, Ahrefs, Google Search Console, GA4 and Looker Studio
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving ability
• Confidence translating complex technical issues into clear commercial recommendations
• An understanding of AI Search, LLMs and the changing search landscape

This could suit an established Technical SEO Manager or senior SEO specialist looking for greater strategic ownership and client exposure.