SEO Manager

Citrus Recruit; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative digital-first business in Cardiff is looking for a skilled SEO Manager to lead a dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will drive organic search strategies to enhance business growth, ensuring that SEO is a key driver of lead generation. Your expertise in data-led decision-making will help shape the company's approach to digital marketing. With a focus on collaboration across teams, you will champion best practices in SEO and lead initiatives that boost visibility and domain authority. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Salary up to £55,000

Two weeks paid Christmas Shutdown

Flexible hours

Free city centre parking

Enhanced Parental & Sick Leave

Healthcare and Dental plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading SEO teams in a commercial setting.
• Deep knowledge of SEO strategies and analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor an SEO team to deliver measurable results.
• Own the keyword and content optimization strategy.

Skills

Team Leadership

On-page SEO

Off-page SEO

Technical SEO

Data Analysis

Content Optimization

Core Web Vitals

Tools

GA4

Search Console

Ahrefs

Screaming Frog

Looker Studio

Job description

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

This range is provided by Citrus Recruit. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from Citrus Recruit

Director and Co-Founder @ Citrus Recruit | Recruitment Specialist

Are you ready to make every click count? Citrus Recruit are excited to be recruiting for a SEO Manager for a growing business in the City Centre of Cardiff.

If you’re an experienced SEO professional who lives and breathes data-led strategy—and you know that rankings are only as valuable as the leads they generate—this is your opportunity to step into a high-impact role with a growing digital-first business.

This client is a fast-paced and forward-thinking company, as their new SEO Manager, you’ll lead a small, focused SEO team with one goal: turn organic search into a serious business growth channel.

Responsibilities & day to day duties of a SEO Manager

• Lead and mentor a team of SEO Specialists and a Digital PR Executive to deliver measurable results.
• Monitor and report on SEO performance daily, identifying key trends and commercial opportunities.
• Own the keyword and content optimisation strategy focused on lead generation and conversions.
• Work cross-functionally with content, dev and marketing teams to embed SEO best practices.
• Champion proactive technical SEO, flagging issues and collaborating with developers on fixes.
• Drive digital PR and backlink campaigns to increase domain authority and visibility.
• Stay ahead of algorithm updates and develop data-driven responses to maintain performance.

Skills & experience required as a SEO Manager

• Proven experience leading or mentoring an SEO team in a commercially focused environment.
• Deep knowledge of on-page, off-page and technical SEO strategies.
• Proficiency in GA4, Search Console, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog and Looker Studio.
• Confident using data to make decisions, report outcomes, and influence stakeholders.
• Experience optimising web content for structure, search intent and conversions.
• Clear understanding of Core Web Vitals and the wider role of SEO in digital marketing.

Benefits package

• Salary up to £55,000 with annual pay reviews
• Two weeks paid Christmas Shutdown, plus your birthday and work anniversary off
• Flexible hours – no core hours
• Free city centre parking space worth £2,000 P/Y
• Enhanced Parental & Sick Leave
• Healthcare and Dental plan

Citrus Recruit acts as an employment business when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity. Our commitment to inclusion means that we seek out the best candidates for every role, regardless of their gender, age, race, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic.

While we make every effort to reach out to all candidates. If you don't receive a response within 7 days of applying, please understand that your application has not progressed on this occasion. Please review our website for further and upcoming opportunities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Citrus Recruit by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Search Engine Optimization Manager” roles.

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.