SEO Manager

Oscar Technology; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

2 days in office

25+ days holiday

Birthday off

Wellbeing programme

Training & progression

Job summary

Oscar Technology in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced SEO Manager to own client accounts and drive organic visibility across a varied portfolio. You will perform technical audits, keyword research and strategic optimization to deliver measurable improvements in traffic and commercial performance.

The role covers migrations, reporting, and close collaboration with PPC and content teams. This hands-on position is hybrid, with 2 days in the office, and offers £35,000-£40,000 DOE, plus

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in SEO
• Strong technical SEO background
• Experience across eCommerce and lead generation
• Audits, migrations and technical implementation
• Strong analytical skills with a commercial mindset
• Experience with SEO tools (GSC, GA4, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog)
• Strong client communication and stakeholder management
• Comfortable in a fast-paced agency environment

Responsibilities

• Lead SEO strategy and delivery across a portfolio of client accounts
• Conduct technical SEO audits and implement recommendations
• Carry out keyword research, competitor analysis and gap analysis
• Identify growth opportunities and prioritise SEO initiatives
• Manage website migrations and technical SEO projects
• Monitor performance and deliver client-facing reporting
• Work with PPC, Paid Social and wider marketing teams
• Take ownership of client communication and performance outcomes
• Contribute to ongoing optimisation of SEO processes and delivery

Skills

SEO expertise

Technical SEO

Audits

GA4 & GSC

Stakeholder mgmt

Agency environment

Tools

GSC

GA4

Ahrefs

Screaming Frog

Job description

SEO Manager Greater Manchester Hybrid (2 days in office) £35,000 - £40,000 DOE

A fast-growing performance marketing agency is looking for an experienced SEO Manager to join their Search Marketing team.

This is a hands‑on role where you will take ownership of key client accounts and deliver SEO strategies that drive measurable improvements in organic visibility, traffic, and commercial performance.

You will work across a varied portfolio of clients ranging from local businesses through to national and international brands, delivering both technical and strategic SEO.

The Role

Reporting into the Head of SEO, you will:

• Lead SEO strategy and delivery across a portfolio of client accounts
• Conduct technical SEO audits and implement actionable recommendations
• Carry out keyword research, competitor analysis and gap analysis
• Identify growth opportunities and prioritise SEO initiatives
• Manage website migrations and technical SEO projects
• Monitor performance and deliver client-facing reporting and insights
• Work closely with PPC, Paid Social and wider digital teams
• Take ownership of client communication and performance outcomes
• Contribute to ongoing optimisation of SEO processes and delivery

About You

• 5+ years' experience in SEO
• Strong technical SEO background
• Experience working across both eCommerce and lead generation campaigns
• Confident conducting audits, migrations and technical implementation
• Strong analytical skills with a commercial mindset
• Experience using tools such as Google Search Console, GA4, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog and similar platforms
• Strong client communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced agency environment
• Able to prioritise work based on commercial impact
• Understanding of how SEO integrates with PPC, Paid Social and wider marketing channels

Nice to Have

• Agency experience
• International SEO experience
• Content strategy or SEO copywriting experience
• Experience supporting pitches or pre‑sales activity
• Exposure to cross‑sell or growth opportunities within accounts
• Public speaking or industry event experience

What's on Offer

• £35,000 - £40,000 salary DOE
• Hybrid working (2 days office-based)
• Flexible working hours
• 25+ days holiday + birthday off
• Wellbeing and support programme
• Strong training and development culture
• Clear progression opportunities
• Exposure to a wide variety of industries and clients

A strong opportunity for an SEO professional looking to take ownership of client performance and grow within a fast‑moving, performance‑led agency environment.

SEO Manager Greater Manchester Hybrid (2 days in office) £35,000 - £40,000 DOE