SEO Manager

Zealous Agency; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing digital agency in Leeds is seeking an experienced SEO Manager to lead SEO strategy across multiple clients. This role involves managing technical, on-page, and off-page SEO and mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of SEO processes and enjoys a collaborative, supportive culture. Competitive salary and full-time position offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEO, ideally within an agency setting.
• Strong understanding of technical SEO, link building, and content optimisation.
• Comfortable managing client relationships and communicating strategy clearly.
• Proactive, analytical, and commercially minded.

Responsibilities

• Lead SEO strategy across multiple clients, covering technical, on-page, and off-page optimisation.
• Conduct technical audits, keyword research, and competitor analysis to drive performance improvements.
• Use data and insight to strategize and clearly communicate recommendations to clients.
• Work closely with content, development, and account management teams to integrate SEO best practices into wider campaigns.
• Stay on top of search trends, algorithm updates, and emerging tools to keep client strategies current.
• Support and mentor junior team members, helping to develop capability within the team.

Skills

SEO

Technical SEO

Link Building

Content Optimisation

Analytical Skills

Job description

We are working with a fast-growing digital agency in Leeds who are looking for an experienced SEO Manager to join their growing team. They’re well known for delivering measurable, creative campaigns across digital channels, and they’re looking for someone who can take ownership of SEO strategy and performance for a range of clients.

They have a collaborative, supportive culture, the kind of place where people genuinely enjoy what they do, and where ideas are encouraged. They value people who bring initiative, curiosity, and a genuine passion for all things search.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead SEO strategy across multiple clients, covering technical, on-page, and off-page optimisation.
• Conduct technical audits, keyword research, and competitor analysis to drive performance improvements.
• Use data and insight to strategy and clearly communicate recommendations to clients.
• Work closely with content, development and account management teams to integrate SEO best practices into wider campaigns.
• Stay on top of search trends, algorithm updates and emerging tools to keep client strategies current.
• Support and mentor junior team members, helping to develop capability within the team.

About You

• Experience in SEO, ideally within an agency setting.
• Strong understanding of technical SEO, link building, and content optimisation.
• Comfortable managing client relationships and communicating strategy clearly.
• Proactive, analytical and commercially minded

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Marketing