SEO Manager

Oscar Associates Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital marketing agency in Manchester is seeking an experienced SEO Manager to lead their SEO strategy across a portfolio of renowned B2C retail brands. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in SEO disciplines and outstanding communication skills to influence clients and mentor team members. This full-time, hybrid role requires delivering measurable performance and growth in SEO campaigns. Competitive salary plus benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise across all core SEO disciplines.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the SEO strategy across your client portfolio.
• Oversee the delivery of SEO activity from strategy to reporting.
• Produce strategic analysis shaping long-term organic roadmaps.
• Review and sign off all key client-facing deliverables.
• Lead, manage, and develop the SEO team.
• Act as a mentor and coach to your team.
• Stay at the forefront of SEO and digital innovation.

Skills

Technical SEO

On-page optimisation

Link acquisition

Exceptional communication

Relationship building

Job description

Job Title: SEO Manager

Location: Manchester

Work Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days a week in the office

Type: Permanent, full-time

Salary: £45,000 plus benefits

About the Role:

As SEO Manager, you will lead the end‑to‑end planning, strategic direction, and performance optimisation of across your portfolio. Acting as the lead for both your team and accounts, you will set the standard for excellence in delivery and results. Drawing on deep expertise and strong account leadership, you will develop bespoke search strategies that address each client’s unique challenges, ensuring campaigns are executed flawlessly - to brief, on time, and within budget.

You will be working on a number of large B2C retail accounts, with well known, recognisable brands. This role has come about due to a new client win, therefore additional hiring is needed.

We are looking for someone to oversee the SEO campaigns, deliver those campaigns in a client facing role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and lead the SEO strategy across your client portfolio, driving measurable performance, growth, and long‑term value.
• Oversee the end‑to‑end delivery of SEO activity - from strategy and planning through to implementation, optimisation, and reporting - ensuring best practice, innovation, and consistently high standards.
• Produce and guide strategic, insight‑led analysis that shapes long‑term organic roadmaps, leveraging emerging technologies, trends, and innovations to create competitive advantage.
• Review and sign off all key client‑facing deliverables, including strategies, reports, and presentations, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and impact before release.
• Lead, manage, and develop the SEO team, providing hands‑on support, clear delegation, and accountability across all levels.
• Act as a mentor and coach, identifying training needs, supporting career progression, and embedding a strong culture of learning and excellence.
• Stay at the forefront of SEO and digital innovation, leading knowledge‑sharing sessions and ensuring the team remains ahead of industry change.

About You: Skills & Attributes:

• Deep, hands‑on expertise across all core SEO disciplines, including technical SEO, on‑page optimisation, and link acquisition and analysis.
• Exceptional communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to influence clients and internal stakeholders while mentoring and supporting team members.
• Proven ability to clearly brief and collaborate with cross‑functional teams - particularly Content, Digital PR, and CRO - to drive integrated, high‑impact SEO outcomes.