Search Engine Optimization Manager

The Profs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic digital marketing agency is seeking a technically strong SEO Manager to enhance organic growth across multiple brands. You will lead an SEO team, driving technical excellence and developing strategies for AI-enabled search. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in technical SEO and a proven ability to improve organic performance. This role offers an opportunity to influence digital strategy in an innovative and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of SEO principles and best practices.
• Experience leading a team in SEO or digital marketing.
• Proven track record of improving organic search performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a comprehensive SEO strategy roadmap.
• Lead and manage an SEO team, fostering high performance.
• Act as the technical SEO expert across the business.

Skills

Technical SEO

Team leadership

Problem-solving

AI search strategies

Job description

Job Description

The Profs Group is looking for a technically strong, hands‑on SEO Manager to lead our organic growth across three brands: The Profs, Spires, and BitPaper. SEO is a core pillar of our digital strategy, and this role will own the development of a future‑proof SEO roadmap in an environment shaped by AI‑enabled search.

About the Role

You will lead a team of three SEO contractors while driving technical excellence, organic performance, and scalable processes across our digital ecosystem. If you thrive in technical SEO, love solving crawl issues, and are excited by where AI search is heading, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a comprehensive SEO strategy roadmap across traditional and emerging AI‑powered search platforms.
• Lead, mentor, and manage an offshore SEO team, creating high‑performance ways of working.
• Act as the technical SEO expert across the business, ensuring alignment with senior stakeholders.
• Champion SEO internally — sharing insights, identifying growth opportunities, and embedding best practice.
• Partner with brand teams to shape long‑term organic growth plans.
• Conduct deep technical SEO audits and support budget planning and forecasting.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to crawlability, indexing, and site architecture.

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