Senior SEO Manager

JELLYFISH; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative digital marketing agency is seeking a skilled SEO professional to lead advanced strategies for a tier 1 client in the beauty and pharma retail sector. You will manage technical SEO programmes, mentor a team, and drive organic growth through tailored strategies. This role offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives, encourages professional development, and provides flexibility with remote work options. Join a forward-thinking firm where your contributions can shape impactful digital journeys and foster personal growth.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Remote Work Options

Paid Development Days

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Paid Leave for Caregivers

Financial Support for Courses

Qualifications

• Over 4 years of technical SEO experience with large-scale websites.
• Proficient in web technologies impacting organic performance.
• Experience managing site migrations and resolving SEO challenges.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive SEO strategies for clients.
• Lead technical SEO programmes and conduct audits.
• Mentor and support a team of SEO Executives.

Skills

Technical SEO

Client Communication

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Creativity

Education

Experience in Digital Marketing

Knowledge of Web Technologies

Tools

Screaming Frog

Semrush

Google Analytics 4

Adobe Analytics

Google Search Console

Job description

Company Description

At Jellyfish, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives and inclusive collaboration. We welcome individuals who excel in collaborative, varied teams and value the unique contributions that each person brings to the table.

Jellyfish is a global digital marketing agency; a unique fusion of tech enthusiasts, creative minds, and media and data experts all united to empower our clients along their digital journey. Our commitment to embracing diverse perspectives fuels our innovation and strategies that challenge the status quo, reinvent media activation, and craft influential stories for our global clients and their customers. Join us in shaping a future where business growth and personal fulfilment go hand in hand.

Job Description

Reporting to our Senior SEO Director, you will create impact within our Earned Media department. You will lead the development of advanced SEO strategies for a tier 1 client in the beauty and pharma retail sector. You will manage technical SEO programmes, guiding a team of SEO professionals, and collaborating with our teams to achieve organic growth and enhance online visibility.

At Jellyfish, we are committed to encouraging professional growth. Formally, through our dedicated training division, which helps equip you with complimentary skills across analytics, AI, and other digital marketing capabilities, and informally through our regular SEO knowledge sharing sessions and resource Wiki.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Develop and implement comprehensive SEO strategies tailored to our clients' goals, covering technical SEO, content optimisation, and link building.
• Lead technical SEO programmes, ensuring best practices are applied to enhance site performance and search visibility.
• Conduct in-depth technical SEO audits to resolve issues related to site architecture, crawlability, and indexation.
• Be the main contact for our clients, managing communications and addressing queries from senior partners.
• Oversee the creation and management of SEO roadmaps, ensuring delivery of projects within budget constraints.
• Use data pipelines and cloud technologies to automate performance tracking and reporting.
• Mentor and support a team of SEO Executives, promoting a culture of learning and professional development.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and algorithm updates, adjusting strategies to maintain SEO performance.

Qualifications

• Over 4 years of technical SEO experience, with large-scale websites or complex catalogues.
• Comfortable working directly with clients, explaining technical findings, presenting strategies and justifying recommendations, sometimes to non-technical partners.
• Knowledge of web technologies (servers, applications, middleware, edgeware, and front-end) and their impact on organic performance.
• Experience managing site migrations and resolving associated SEO challenges.
• Familiar with tools such as Screaming Frog, Semrush or Pi Datametrics for conducting audits and optimising performance.
• Proficient in working with large datasets, using platforms like Google Analytics 4, Adobe Analytics or Google Search Console.
• When faced with a problem, you collaborate with the appropriate people to evaluate different options find practical solutions.
• You come up with unique ideas and experiment with new methods and technologies to solve complex issues.
• You show empathy and adapt your approach to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Note: 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.

Additional Information

Join Jellyfish and experience a workplace where we prioritise your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to tailor your work environment to suit your needs.

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 8am. and 6:30pm with flexible working hours.

Growth, Your Way: Accumulate one paid day each month (2 hours per week) for self-development and access to LinkedIn Learning with unlimited online courses

Family Support: Enjoy 14 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers. We also provide £1000 (or equivalent) towards courses for returning primary caregivers to support your transition back into work.

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