Search Manager (SEO and AEO)

Zero Surplus; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected B2B business in the UK is looking for a Search Manager specializing in SEO and AEO. This role involves improving organic search performance and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have a strong SEO background, analytical skills, and familiarity with SEO tools. The position offers a flexible hybrid setup and strong benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to innovate in search technology.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid setup

Strong benefits

Opportunities for innovation in technology

Qualifications

• Strong background in SEO within a B2B or professional services setting.
• Confident interpreting analytics and search data to guide decision-making.
• Solid understanding of structured data and how it supports content visibility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and improve organic visibility across all websites and content areas.
• Review and refine technical setup including metadata and site structure.
• Identify opportunities for optimisation in AI-driven search environments.

Skills

SEO expertise

Analytics interpretation

AI-assisted search interest

Structured data understanding

Familiarity with SEO platforms

Tools

GA4

Google Search Console

Ahrefs

Job description

Overview

The Company - Search Manager (SEO and AEO) – This well-established B2B organisation is respected for its expertise and forward-thinking approach. Operating in a competitive, knowledge-led sector, the business has consistently invested in its digital capability to ensure clients and prospects can find the right information easily and intuitively. They are now seeking a search specialist to help evolve how their brand appears across both traditional and AI-led channels.

Role

Sitting within a collaborative marketing team this role blends technical SEO, structured data and content optimisation. You\'ll take ownership of the company\'s organic search performance, ensuring pages are easy to find, properly structured and aligned with how people now search for information, whether that\'s through Google, Bing or emerging AI assistants.

You\'ll work closely with content, digital and web colleagues to identify opportunities for improvement, troubleshoot visibility issues and prepare the brand for the ongoing shift toward answer-engine optimisation and conversational search.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and improve organic visibility across all websites and key content areas
• Review and refine technical setup including metadata, linking and site structure
• Identify opportunities for optimisation in AI-driven and conversational search environments
• Provide recommendations to content creators to improve clarity, readability and authority
• Monitor performance trends and produce regular insight reports for the wider marketing team
• Liaise with developers or external agencies on technical or structural improvements

Your Background

• Strong background in SEO within a B2B or professional services setting
• Confident interpreting analytics and search data to guide decision-making
• Interest in AI-assisted search, voice, and other evolving discovery tools
• Solid understanding of structured data and how it supports content visibility
• Familiarity with standard SEO platforms such as GA4, Google Search Console and Ahrefs
• Curious, methodical and confident working both independently and as part of a team

What\'s on Offer

This is a great opportunity to join a respected business that truly values its people. You\'ll enjoy a flexible hybrid setup, strong benefits, and the freedom to explore how technology and search innovation can shape the next phase of their digital growth. If this role sounds like something of interest, please apply now!