SEO Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Birthday off

Wellbeing programme

Training and development

Clear progression

Job summary

Oscar Technology in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced SEO Manager to own client accounts, deliver SEO strategies, and drive improvements in organic visibility, traffic and commercial performance. You will work with a varied portfolio from local businesses to international brands, delivering technical and strategic SEO.

You will report to the Head of SEO and lead audits, migrations, keyword research, and performance reporting while collaborating with PPC and social teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in SEO.
• Strong technical SEO background.
• Experience with eCommerce and lead generation campaigns.
• Proficient in SEO audits and migrations.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

SEO

Technical SEO

Analytics

Client communication

Stakeholder management

Audit

Keyword research

Tools

Google Search Console

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