Senior SEO Manager

Sphere Digital Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Job summary

Sphere Digital Recruitment is seeking a Senior SEO Manager to own strategy and delivery for enterprise clients. You will collaborate with Paid Media, Content, Analytics and Digital Strategy to drive measurable results and contribute to client relationships.

This hands-on role balances leadership, technical expertise and team development in a high-performance agency environment. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of technical SEO and analytics.
• Experience managing senior stakeholder relationships and presenting strategic recommendations.
• Ability to work autonomously and confidently manage complex workflows.
• Strong commercial awareness and a results-driven mindset.
• Mentoring or managing junior team members.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Understanding of how SEO works alongside PPC and broader digital marketing channels.

Responsibilities

• Lead SEO strategy and delivery across a large enterprise client account.
• Act as the senior day-to-day client contact and build trusted stakeholder relationships.
• Manage technical SEO, content optimisation, link strategy and performance analysis.
• Present recommendations, insights and performance updates to clients.
• Collaborate with Paid Search and wider digital teams to deliver integrated search strategies.
• Coach and develop SEO Analysts and junior team members.
• Manage multiple priorities while maintaining high quality standards.
• Stay ahead of industry developments, AI search trends and evolving SEO best practices.

Skills

Technical SEO

Analytics

Project management

Stakeholder management

Tools

SEO platforms

Enterprise SEO tools

Job description

Are you an ambitious SEO professional looking for your next step in a high-performing digital marketing environment?

We're partnering with a leading digital marketing agency to find a talented Senior SEO Manager to lead strategy and delivery across a portfolio of enterprise-level clients. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award-winning team working on complex, high-profile brands where innovation, development and client impact are genuinely valued.

The Opportunity

As Senior SEO Manager, you'll take ownership of SEO strategy and delivery for a major enterprise account, while playing a key role in developing client relationships and mentoring junior team members. You'll work closely with specialists across Paid Media, Content, Analytics and Digital Strategy to deliver integrated search solutions that drive measurable business results.

This is a hands-on strategic position suited to someone who enjoys balancing client leadership, technical expertise and team development.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading SEO strategy and delivery across a large enterprise client account.
• Acting as the senior day-to-day client contact, building trusted stakeholder relationships.
• Managing technical SEO, content optimisation, link strategy and performance analysis.
• Presenting recommendations, insights and performance updates to clients with confidence.
• Collaborating with Paid Search and wider digital teams to deliver integrated search strategies.
• Supporting, coaching and developing SEO Analysts and junior team members.
• Managing multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
• Staying ahead of industry developments, AI search trends and evolving SEO best practices.

What We're Looking For

• Strong understanding of technical SEO, content optimisation, analytics and SEO platforms.
• Experience managing senior stakeholder relationships and presenting strategic recommendations.
• Ability to work autonomously and confidently manage complex workflows.
• Strong commercial awareness and a results-driven mindset.
• Previous experience mentoring or managing junior team members.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Understanding of how SEO works alongside PPC and broader digital marketing channels.

Bonus Points For

• Experience within Financial Services or other highly regulated sectors.
• Knowledge of AEO (Answer Engine Optimisation) and AI-driven search developments.
• Additional language skills.
• Experience with enterprise SEO management platforms and workflow tools.

What's In It For You?

• The opportunity to work with nationally and internationally recognised brands.
• A collaborative agency environment that values innovation and growth.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.
• Ongoing training and development support.
• Flexible and hybrid working.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Sphere is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications regardless of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation, and any other protected status as required by applicable law.

If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever, please let us know.