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

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital agency in Warrington is seeking an SEO Lead to drive strategic direction across client accounts. The role involves client leadership, team management, and technical SEO, ideal for someone experienced in optimizing websites and mentoring teams. Excellent communication skills and a strong technical background are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in SEO, preferably in an agency.
• Strong technical SEO background with ability to lead audits.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement tailored SEO strategies for clients.
• Manage two SEO Specialists and mentor them.
• Lead audits and provide technical recommendations.

Skills

Client Leadership

Technical SEO

Reporting & Insights

Collaboration

Process Improvement

Tools

SEMrush

Google Search Console

GA4

Screaming Frog

Job description

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

Client: Cedarwood Digital

Location: Warrington, Cheshire

Job Category: Other

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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 opportunity? If so, this could be the role 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. Our team of 14 works closely with clients to drive growth in SEO, Paid Media & Digital PR.

About the Role

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

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

What We’re Looking For:

• 4+ years of experience in SEO, preferably in an agency or client-facing environment.
• Strong technical SEO background—able to lead audits, troubleshoot issues, and communicate technical concepts effectively.
• Proven ability to build and maintain excellent client relationships.
• Experience leading strategy and managing performance across multiple accounts.
• Experience mentoring or line managing others, with a collaborative leadership style.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, 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.