Senior Technical SEO Manager

Croud; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global digital marketing agency is seeking a Senior Technical SEO Manager to shape and execute advanced SEO strategies. Located in London, this role requires a deep understanding of SEO foundations and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience in Technical SEO, with strong skills in project management and data analysis. The position offers a hybrid working model and various employee benefits including development opportunities.

Benefits

Paid sabbatical after 7 years

25 days holiday a year

Discretionary annual performance based incentive

Health & Wellbeing contribution

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in Technical SEO.
• Strong knowledge of front-end languages.
• Excellent project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of technical SEO strategies.
• Support Web Experience team members.
• Identify technical issues with clear documentation.

Skills

Technical SEO

Project Management

Collaboration

Data Analysis

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

HTML

JavaScript

CSS

Job description

Overview

ROLE OVERVIEW

Croud is a global, full service digital marketing agency with a unique business model that helps businesses drive sustainable growth in the new world of marketing. Croud was named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work for the second year in a row, and was named Performance Marketing Employer of the Year by PMW.

At Croud, we unlock potential by elevating our people, clients, and communities within a rapidly advancing and complex economy. We operate as a unique scaled network of Intelligent, Creative Specialists, enabling us to deliver superior brand outcomes and unlock potential for our people, our clients and our communities.

Our culture is strategically driven and inspired by a shared long-term vision. It is collaborative and connected, with a focus on continuous learning and mutual support. We are energised by future thinking, driving innovation to achieve better outcomes. We are instinctively generous, actively including and empowering our people. Above all, we are purpose-driven, committed to positively impacting our people, the planet, and our global communities.

This position is ideal for someone who is experienced in leading and developing technical SEO strategies & solutions for brands in a wide range of industries.

As a Senior Technical SEO Manager, you will be at the forefront of shaping and executing advanced technical SEO strategies that drive measurable results for our clients. This role requires a deep understanding of the technical foundations of SEO, paired with an innovative mindset to leverage emerging AI technologies and data-driven insights. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including SEO, Content, Analytics, and Sales to identify opportunities for growth, solve complex SEO challenges and implement cutting-edge solutions that maximise visibility and performance.

The role will report to the Web Experience Director. The ideal candidate will have a great logical and technical SEO mind, able to manage multiple stakeholders and projects simultaneously, as well being able to think fast and make critical decisions independently.

Responsibilities

• Supporting with leading, developing and managing Web Experience team members where necessary, as well as providing a solid level of support to the senior management team in key initiatives for growth and its overall proposition.
• Leading scoping of new business opportunities, as well as championing the technical requirements delivery for any pitch conversations
• Identifying and raising technical issues with the use of clear documentation and change requests that developers can easily understand and digest.
• Assisting with the creation of requirements and other technical documentation for developers and key client stakeholders.
• Ensuring agreed monthly activities are delivered on time and to budget and that relevant client progress trackers are kept up to date.
• Responsible for logging ineffective processes and taking corrective action.
• Responsible for personal knowledge development and sharing interesting materials that can improve the performance of the department.
• Proactively learning about new technologies and ways of working, how to monitor market trends in order to support internal growth and efficiency strategies.
• Supporting the CX leadership team on the CX proposition, being an active member of growth

Person Specification

• At least 4 years experience working within an agency or in-house Technical SEO specialist experience, as well as involvement in more general SEO
• Strong knowledge of front-end languages and markups, such as HTML, JavaScript and CSS
• Solid understanding of common web infrastructure and the role of servers and front-end frameworks
• Excellent project management skills, able to keep multiple projects moving at the same time
• Degree level education or equivalent / relevant work experience
• Strong interest and passion for improving websites and user experience
• Strong Microsoft Office and / or Google Workspace skills which must include Excel / Sheets, Word / Docs and PowerPoint / Slides
• Proficiency in data entry, working with and managing numbers / data
• Impeccable attention to detail
• A mathematical and analytical mind
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data
• Highly organised with an ability to multitask
• A proactive and can-do approach to problem solving
• Strong communication, organisation, and presentation skills
• Experience of working in teams to meet a common goal
• Line management experience is desirable, but not essential

Company Benefits

Croud operates a hybrid working model with a minimum of 3 days a week based in our London office and the remaining days from home if you wish.

Croud offers a clear path to progression for all members of staff. We are committed to offering development opportunities alongside a support system of regular performance reviews. The opportunities are endless!

On completion of the three-month probation period, every employee is eligible for the benefits listed on our careers site which include:

• Sabbatical: Paid sabbatical at 7 years with an option to take it unpaid at 5 years
• 25 days holiday a year
• Discretionary annual performance based incentive
• Sale commission
• Recruitment referrals bonus
• Health & Wellbeing contribution
• 2 Recharge Days each holiday year
• Ride to Work scheme
• Railcard
• Season Ticket loan
• Home office chair and home office screen
• Free fruit, breakfast cereals, snacks and tea & coffee in the office
• Enhanced Primary and Secondary family leave as well as extended Parental Leave and Shared Family Leave
• Life insurance and income protection
• Medical Cash Plan
• Pension
• Curated 3rd party learning platform as well as access to Croud Campus (our bespoke learning and development platform)
• IPA Membership
• Peer to peer recognition scheme "bonusly"
• Team off-sites/regular socials
• Year-round holiday parties
• Flexible working options
• Day to make a difference

Standard hours are from 9.00am to 5.30pm, there’s flexibility if agreed in advance with your line managers (it may also be necessary on occasions to work outside of these hours).

Croud is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. All candidates will be assessed based on merit, qualifications and their ability to perform the requirements of the role.

Our Values

At Croud, our vision centres around the idea of unlocking potential. We do this by elevating everyone in an inclusive and progressive culture, empowering individuals to deliver their best work. This means we build better brand outcomes, and unlock potential for our people, our clients and our communities.

We live and breathe five core values that foster a culture where everyone can thrive. Our commitment to elevating each other is fundamental to both our cultural and business success. The ideal candidate will excel in and demonstrate the following:

• In it together - our value on integration, collaboration and outcomes
• Eye on the future - our value on futurism, creativity and passion
• Generous in spirit - our value on people, development and inclusion
• Do what you say - our value on integrity and accountability
• Make a difference - our value on purpose and impact