SEO Manager

Sysco GB; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking an SEO Manager to enhance their digital marketing efforts. The successful candidate will lead SEO strategies, manage tools and reports, and collaborate with teams to drive growth. This role is pivotal in embedding best practices and increasing organic traffic, with hands-on involvement and expected growth outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience in an SEO role with multiple accounts.
• Strong understanding of technical, on-page, and off-page SEO.
• Ability to manage multiple SEO workstreams and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the SEO strategy for Brakes Catering Equipment and Kent Frozen Foods.
• Collaborate with content, digital, and ecommerce teams for on-page SEO.
• Conduct keyword research and competitor analysis for SEO improvements.

Skills

Data analysis

Technical SEO

On-page SEO

Off-page SEO

Tools

Google Search Console

SEMrush

Ahrefs

GA4

Screaming Frog

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Company Description

Job Description

SEO Manager

Salary up to 40k + additional benefits

Ashford (Hybrid) 1 day p/w

We have an exciting opportunity for an SEO Manager to join our Digital Marketing team to lead and implement SEO strategies and execution across the Sysco GB business, with a focus on increasing organic traffic, expanding SEO coverage and driving new business growth. You will play a critical role in reducing reliance on external agencies and embedding SEO best practices across internal teams.

What you'll be doing:

• Develop and own the SEO strategy for Brakes Catering Equipment and Kent Frozen Foods, with scope to support additional businesses as needed.
• Manage the external SEO agency to ensure effective delivery of SEO activity for Brakes and Country Choice, ensuring alignment with internal strategy, brand tone, and commercial objectives.
• Conduct regular keyword research and competitor analysis to inform content and technical SEO improvements.
• Collaborate with content, digital, and ecommerce teams to deliver on-page SEO recommendations that improve visibility and rankings.
• Own technical SEO audits and implement fixes in collaboration with development teams.
• Report on SEO performance using tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and SEMrush or equivalent.
• Identify and deliver scalable SEO processes and improvements to support business growth.
• Build and maintain an SEO roadmap to track progress and align with broader marketing goals.
• Provide SEO training and guidance to internal stakeholders to increase capability across the business.
• Act as the subject matter expert for all SEO-related activities

What we are looking for:

• Proven, hands on experience in an SEO role ideally with exposure to multiple accounts
• Proven track record of driving growth
• Strong understanding of all key SEO pillars: technical, on-page, and off-page.
• Hands-on experience with leading SEO tools such as Google Search Console, GA4, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, and others.
• Ability to manage multiple SEO workstreams, prioritising tasks and delivering results within defined timelines.
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to derive insights from SEO metrics and present them to non-technical stakeholders.
• Comfortable working independently while aligning with wider digital and content strategies.

Qualifications

Additional Information

At Sysco GB everyone is welcome. We don't want you to 'fit our culture' we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don't just look at your CV, we're more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Sysco GB and we recognise that Sysco GB can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.