Senior SEO Manager

Jellyfish; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital marketing agency in Manchester is seeking a Senior SEO Manager to lead advanced SEO strategies for enterprise-level clients. The role involves managing technical SEO programs, collaborating with teams, and mentoring junior professionals. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in technical SEO, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex information effectively. Competitive compensation and a flexible work environment are offered.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Flexible working hours

Paid self-development days

Generous parental leave policies

Support for returning caregivers

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of technical SEO experience.
• In-depth understanding of web technologies and their impact on SEO performance.
• Ability to work with large datasets to derive actionable insights.
• Experience developing SEO strategies that drive measurable results for large-scale websites.
• Awareness of LLM and AI-influenced search.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive SEO strategies tailored to client goals.
• Lead technical SEO programs for enterprise-level accounts.
• Conduct in-depth technical SEO audits.
• Explore optimization opportunities for AI-driven search.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their business objectives.

Skills

Linkbuilding

SEO Tools

Keyword Research

Google Analytics

CSS

Content Management Systems

Conversion Optimization

HTML5

Google Search Console

SEO

Wordpress

Analytics

Tools

Google Analytics 4

Adobe Analytics

Google Search Console

Job description

The Senior SEO Manager leads the development of advanced SEO strategies for enterprise-level clients ensuring alignment with their business objectives. You will manage technical SEO programs guiding a team of SEO professionals and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive organic growth and enhance online visibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive SEO strategies tailored to client goals encompassing technical SEO content optimization and link‑building initiatives.
• Lead technical SEO programs for enterprise-level accounts ensuring best practices are applied to enhance site performance and search rankings.
• Conduct in‑depth technical SEO audits identifying issues related to site architecture, crawlability and indexation.
• Explore optimization opportunities for large language models (LLMs) and AI‑driven search, advising clients on their potential impact on visibility and brand performance.
• Educate clients on how AI‑powered tools and generative search are shaping user discovery, integrating these insights into SEO strategies.
• Leverage AI to enhance research, content creation, automation and data analysis, driving efficiency and precision in campaign delivery.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their business objectives, providing strategic insights to achieve desired outcomes.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of SEO roadmaps, ensuring delivery of projects within budget constraints.
• Utilize data pipelines and cloud technology to automate processes and develop datasets for analysis.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and algorithm updates, adjusting strategies to maintain competitiveness.
• Mentor and support junior team members, fostering a culture of learning and professional development.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of technical SEO experience.
• Technical Proficiency: In‑depth understanding of web technologies including servers, applications, middleware, edgeware and front‑end frameworks and their impact on SEO performance.
• Analytical Expertise: Ability to work with large datasets utilizing tools like Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Adobe Analytics, Google Search Console and enterprise SEO platforms to derive actionable insights.
• Experience developing SEO strategies that drive measurable results for large‑scale websites.
• Awareness of LLM and AI‑influenced search with the ability to guide clients on opportunities, risks and best practices.
• Ability to use AI tools to support research, content ideation and workflow automation without compromising quality.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Problem‑Solving capabilities.

Additional Information

We emphasise skills, expertise and behavioural attributes over years of experience and traditional degrees. If you want to join our collaborative team we invite you to apply today with your resume in English.

Reward

You’ll be eligible to join our discretionary annual bonus scheme.

Custom Work Environment

Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8 am and 6:30 pm with flexible working hours.

Growth Your Way

Accumulate one paid day each month (2 hours per week) for self‑development and access to Jellyfish Learn.

Family Support

Enjoy 14 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers. We also provide 1 000 € (or equivalent) toward courses for returning primary caregivers to support your transition back into work.

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Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full‑time

Key Skills

• Linkbuilding
• SEO Tools
• Keyword Research
• Google Analytics
• CSS
• Content Management Systems
• Conversion Optimization
• HTML5
• Google Search Console
• SEO
• Wordpress
• Analytics