SEO Manager

Bamboo Nine; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Central Brighton location

Annual pay review

Eye test voucher

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Bamboo Nine is seeking an SEO Manager to lead a portfolio of campaigns for a diverse range of clients from our Brighton base. The role suits someone who thrives in a fast-moving agency setting and has a calm, focused approach to delivering high-quality SEO strategies.

You will own technical audits, keyword research and on-page recommendations, and you will manage day-to-day client relationships through meetings, calls and presentations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience working in an SEO role at an SEO agency
• Demonstrable experience developing and executing SEO strategies for clients
• Strong understanding of: Technical SEO: major elements affecting site performance; On-page SEO and content including EEAT; Off-site SEO and their campaign role; how to communicate with different audiences
• Knowledge or experience of working with CMS systems.
• Creating and shaping effective SEO campaigns that exceed client expectations
• Delivering technical audits, keyword research and on-page recommendations
• Comfortable managing day-to-day client relationships through meetings, calls and presentations
• Reviewing campaigns, analysing data and providing actionable reports
• Excellent attention to detail and multi-tasking in deadline-driven environments
• Communicating to team members and non-technical clients
• Knowledge of site analytics tools like Google Analytics/SEMrush/Search Console
• Strong organisational and presentation skills
• Exceptional communication skills
• The ability to give and receive feedback constructively
• A keen and interested disposition

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of SEO campaigns for a diverse client base
• Develop and execute strategic SEO plans across technical, on-page and off-site work
• Conduct technical audits and provide recommendations
• Communicate insights clearly to clients and stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align SEO with broader marketing goals

Skills

SEO management

Agency experience

Client communication

Analytics

Technical SEO

On-page SEO

Off-site SEO

CMS experience

Stakeholder communication

Time management

Tools

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

SEMrush

Ahrefs

CMS platforms

Job description

SEO Manager

An ideal position for a cool, calm and collected individual who thrives on being at the centre of a fast-moving and exciting business, who has experience working specifically within SEO. As an SEO Manager, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of new and existing campaigns across an exciting array of clients and ensuring that they are delivered to the highest standard.

You will have a strong and clear understanding of SEO and how to apply it strategically and tactically to achieve results. You will have 2-4 years working specifically in SEO in another agency. You will be able to clearly demonstrate strong time and task management skills. Your communications skills will be excellent, both in a client-facing capacity and in written English. Experience of other marketing channels would be useful as would a high level of broader business understanding and acumen.

• Minimum 3 years of experience working in an SEO role at an SEO agency
• Demonstrable experience developing and executing SEO strategies for clients
• Strong understanding of:
  • Technical SEO: how it is important and the major elements that affect site performance.
  • On-page SEO and content including EEAT: Outside of the fundamentals such as how content ties into strategy and algorithm updates.
  • Off-site SEO and the role the discipline plays in a campaign.
  • How these all relate to one another and how to communicate about them to different audiences (stakeholders, marketing, SEO consultants, etc).
• Knowledge or experience of working with CMS systems.
• Creating and shaping effective SEO campaigns that exceed the expectations of the client
• Delivering technical audits, keyword research and on-page recommendations
• Be very comfortable and confident managing day-to-day client relationships through face-to-face meetings, frequent conference calls, and presentations
• Reviewing campaigns, analysing data and providing actionable reports
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to effectively multi-task in a deadline-driven environment
• Communicating to other team members and clients who aren’t technically focused
• An understanding of site analytics tools, such as Google Analytics/SEOGets/Search Console/SEMRush and similar.
• Strong organisational and presentation skills.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• The ability to give and receive feedback in a constructive, kind manner.
• A keen and interested disposition and attitude.

Benefits & Culture

• 28 days paid annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working model
• Central Brighton location
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) supporting health and wellbeing
• Scottish Widows pension
• Personal Development Plan with biannual reviews and objective setting
• Annual pay review
• Office Closed between Christmas and New Year
• Eye test voucher
• Regular employee training sessions and team-building activities
• Referral Bonus for introducing new employees
• Regular company socials
• Christmas and Summer company parties
• Amazon voucher on your birthday
• Local artisan tea & coffee, weekly fruit delivery, cakes and treats
• Spacious modern offices with break-out areas to relax
• Organic promotions (we promote from within)