Search Engine Optimization Manager

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing digital lender seeks an SEO Manager to oversee organic performance for financial products. This standalone role reports to the CEO and offers the chance to scale SEO efforts autonomously, while collaborating closely with tech and growth teams. Ideal for someone looking to make a significant impact in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in marketing or digital marketing.
• Experience in startups, scaleups, agencies, or consultancies preferred.
• Proficient with SEMrush, Google Analytics, and Google Ads.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the end-to-end SEO strategy for cards and loans products.
• Conduct SEO audits, optimize site architecture, and manage sitemaps.
• Collaborate with UX/UI teams to enhance page performance and conversions.

Skills

SEO Strategy

Keyword Research

Technical SEO

Data Analysis

Communication

Python

Education

Degree in Marketing or Digital Marketing

Tools

SEMrush

Google Analytics

Google Ads

Job description

SEO Manager | Digital Lending | Hybrid, London | Up to £70K | 3 Days in Office

A fast-growing digital lender is looking for an SEO Manager to oversee their organic performance across high-intent financial products.

This is a standalone SEO role within a lean, ambitious team — reporting directly to the CEO, with collaboration with UX, development, and growth teams. If you seek autonomy, influence on business outcomes, and the chance to scale SEO efforts, this position is ideal.

Company Snapshot:

• A tech-focused lending platform serving customers often underserved by mainstream banks
• Supported by a well-known UK consumer brand
• Mission-driven team emphasizing access, transparency, and customer wellbeing
• Recent investments in data, automation, and digital performance

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the end-to-end SEO strategy for cards and loans products
• Identify long-tail keyword opportunities to attract qualified traffic
• Conduct SEO audits, optimize site architecture, and manage sitemaps
• Collaborate with developers to implement technical SEO improvements
• Work with UX/UI teams to enhance page performance and conversions
• Analyze traffic and performance using SEMrush, GA, and Google Ads
• Use Python to automate SEO tasks and analyze data

About You:

• Comfortable working independently with CEO exposure
• Strong communicator, confident in defending strategies and providing feedback
• Proficient with SEMrush, Google Analytics, and Google Ads
• Practical experience with Python for SEO applications
• Degree in marketing or digital marketing (must be listed on CV)
• Experience in startups, scaleups, agencies, or consultancies preferred
• Seeking stability and growth within the company

This is an opportunity to significantly impact performance at a well-backed, mission-driven company. If you're eager to build, test, and grow, this role offers leadership from the front.