SEO Manager

Phee Farrer Jones; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing agency in Manchester is seeking an experienced SEO Manager to drive organic growth for high-profile clients. The role involves leading SEO strategies, producing optimised content, and managing client relationships. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of SEO experience, with strong technical knowledge and proficiency in tools like Google Analytics and SEMrush. This position offers a hybrid working model, ongoing career development, and a collaborative work culture.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Ongoing training

Creative culture

Work with leading brands

Qualifications

• 3+ years of SEO experience, ideally in an agency setting.
• Proven ability to craft SEO-optimised content.
• Strong knowledge of technical SEO aspects.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-page and off-page SEO strategies for clients.
• Produce high-quality SEO content aligned to client objectives.
• Conduct keyword research and SEO audits.

Skills

Technical SEO

On-page SEO

Off-page SEO

Client relationship management

Keyword research

Content writing and optimisation

SEO tools proficiency

Tools

Google Analytics

Search Console

Screaming Frog

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Job description

Fantastic opportunity to work with an award-winning integrated marketing agency that works with some of the UK's leading retail, property, and destination brands.

The Opportunity

I am looking for an experienced SEO specialist to strengthen their growing digital team as an SEO Manager. In this role you'll be responsible for driving organic growth across a portfolio of high-profile client accounts, shaping search strategy, and ensuring SEO best practice is embedded across content, technical delivery, and website development projects.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading on on-page and off-page SEO strategies for key client accounts
• Producing high-quality, search-optimised content aligned to brand tone and objectives
• Conducting keyword research, competitor analysis, and SEO audits
• Working with developers to deliver technical SEO improvements
• Monitoring performance and delivering actionable SEO insights to clients
• Acting as the day-to-day SEO lead for assigned accounts
• Supporting website projects from scoping to launch, with SEO at the core

About You

You're a confident SEO specialist who combines strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery. You're equally comfortable crafting compelling meta data as you are discussing site architecture or crawl efficiency.

• 3+ years' SEO experience (agency experience preferred)
• Strong knowledge of technical, on‑page, and off‑page SEO
• Proven experience writing and optimising content for search and users
• Confidence managing client relationships
• Experience with tools such as Google Analytics, Search Console, Screaming Frog, SEMrush, and Ahrefs
• A collaborative mindset and ability to work cross‑discipline

What's on offer

• Hybrid working with 2-3 days in office.
• Ongoing training and career development
• A friendly, creative, and collaborative culture
• The opportunity to work on leading retail and destination brands

To express your interest and hear more about this opportunity send your CV now.

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