SEO Lead / SEO Manager / Head Of SEO [Up to £50k]

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital agency in Manchester is seeking an experienced SEO Lead to oversee strategic direction across client portfolios. This hands-on role involves managing client relationships, driving technical SEO efforts, and leading a small team to enhance organic growth and performance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of SEO experience, preferably in an agency or client-facing environment.
• Strong technical SEO background — capable of leading audits and troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication skills and strong presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main contact for key SEO accounts, building trusted relationships.
• Develop, implement, and own tailored SEO strategies.
• Manage two SEO Specialists, providing mentorship and performance support.

Skills

Technical SEO

Client Relationship Management

SEO Strategy Development

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Tools

Screaming Frog

Google Search Console

GA4

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Data Studio

Looker

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SEO Lead / SEO Manager / Head Of SEO [Up to £50k], Manchester

Client: Cedarwood Digital

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 16.06.2025

Expiry Date: 31.07.2025

Job Description:

SEO Lead / SEO Manager / Head Of SEO

MUST BE BASED IN THE UK AND HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

Up to £50k DOE

UK-Based

Are you a Senior SEO Executive looking to take a step up or a current SEO Manager/SEO Lead seeking a new challenge? If so, this role might be perfect for you!

About Cedarwood Digital

Cedarwood Digital is an award-winning digital agency based in Manchester, UK, recently awarded Best Integrated Agency at the UK & European Search Awards. With a team of 14, we work closely with our clients to drive growth across SEO, Paid Media & Digital PR.

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced SEO Lead to join our expanding team. You will oversee strategic direction across a portfolio of clients, combining technical SEO expertise with a consultative, relationship-focused approach to client management. You should be comfortable leading stakeholder discussions, presenting insights and recommendations, and driving long-term organic growth.

This is a hands-on role with opportunities to mentor a small team, guide client strategies, and significantly impact performance and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Leadership: Serve as the main contact for key SEO accounts, building trusted relationships and translating complex SEO concepts into clear business value.
• Strategy & Execution: Develop, implement, and own tailored SEO strategies for B2B and B2C clients, aligned with their goals.
• Technical SEO: Lead audits, troubleshoot issues, and provide technical recommendations on crawling, indexation, site speed, structure, and more.
• Team Management: Manage two SEO Specialists, providing mentorship, performance support, and development opportunities.
• Reporting & Insights: Manage monthly reports and performance reviews, leveraging data to generate actionable insights and inform strategies.
• Collaboration: Work with content, PR, and development teams (internal and client-side) to deliver integrated strategies and projects.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to evolving internal processes, documentation, and workflows to enhance efficiency and standards within the SEO team.

What We’re Looking For:

• 4+ years of SEO experience, preferably in an agency or client-facing environment.
• Strong technical SEO background — capable of leading audits, troubleshooting, and explaining technical concepts.
• Proven ability to build and maintain excellent client relationships.
• Experience leading strategy and managing multiple accounts.
• Experience managing or mentoring team members, with a collaborative leadership style.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong presentation abilities.
• Highly organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple projects and priorities.
• Proficiency with tools like Screaming Frog, Google Search Console, GA4, SEMrush/Ahrefs, and Data Studio/Looker.