SEO Manager

Kairos Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing agency in Brighton is looking for an SEO Manager to develop strategies and manage client accounts. You'll conduct audits, oversee technical SEO, and collaborate with content teams. Ideal candidates will have SEO experience at a managerial level, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with digital marketing channels. Benefits include a hybrid working model, 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, and a vibrant work environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid working model

Employee assistance programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Agency side SEO experience at a Senior Executive or Manager level required.
• Good organization and time management skills are essential.
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving capabilities are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute SEO strategies tailored to clients' needs.
• Conduct keyword research and manage on-page SEO.
• Monitor and analyse SEO performance using various tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Written communication

Basic understanding of CSS and HTML

Proficiency in Google Docs

Understanding of digital marketing channels

Interest in AI

Tools

Google Analytics

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Job description

KRG are working with a long established and highly respected integrated marketing agency in Brighton who are on the search for an SEO Manager to join their growing team. They work on integrated campaigns for a range of local and UK clients using their specialists across SEO, content, social media, paid media, web design and analytics.

The team has been expanding over the past few months as the agency has had a increase of inbound leads with new clients and they value ensuring that none of the team have a workload which is too much, so they're looking to hire another Manager to own some of their growing client accounts!

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute SEO strategies tailored to clients' goals and target audiences.
• Conduct keyword research to identify opportunities for content and technical optimisation.
• Perform SEO audits of client websites to assess performance, uncover issues, and recommend improvements.
• Manage on-page SEO including meta tags, internal linking, URL structure, content optimisation, and schema markup.
• Oversee technical SEO such as site speed, mobile-friendliness, crawlability, indexing, and structured data.
• Collaborate with content teams to guide the creation of SEO-optimised content (blogs, landing pages, etc.).
• Monitor and analyse SEO performance using tools like Google Analytics, Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, etc.
• Generate reports that clearly communicate SEO progress, KPIs, and ROI to clients.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, algorithm updates, and best practices.
• Coordinate with web developers to implement technical changes and enhancements.
• Communicate with clients regularly to provide updates, present results, and refine strategy.
• Support junior team members, ensuring best practices are followed across client accounts.
• Maintain project timelines and budgets while ensuring deliverables meet quality standards.

About You

• Agency side SEO experience at a Senior Executive or Manager level - or equivalent.
• Good organisation and time management skills.
• Analytical mind and problem-solving skills.
• Great written skills.
• Proficiency in Google Docs, Sheets and Slides.
• Basic understanding of CSS and HTML.
• Basic understanding of WordPress and other CMS systems.
• Good understanding of digital marketing channels.
• Basic understanding/interest in AI.

What can they offer you?

• The agency is focusing on expanding their already established SEO team with three new hires in the past 6 months - everybody across the agency sees the value in SEO and wants the team to do well!
• A vibrant and creative environment in the heart of Brighton.
• 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Christmas office closure.
• Hybrid working model.

• 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

• Unparalleled training and development opportunities.

• 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 coffee, weekly fruit delivery, cakes and treats
• Modern and creative office space with break-out areas, including pool, ping pong table and darts.

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Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're passionate about SEO and looking to make an impact in a team that values its people, KRG want to hear from you!