SEO Manager (4 day week)

Creative Resource; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 day working week

20 days holiday + birthday

Bank holidays

Free gym membership

Attend industry events

Incentives

Job summary

Creative Resource seeks an SEO Manager to lead SEO strategy for a range of clients near Manchester. You will own planning, delivery, and reporting, and regularly present performance insights to clients.

The role requires steering internal teams and freelancers, with a focus on driving results and maintaining high standards of communication. You’ll bring 5+ years of agency SEO experience, covering technical, content, and onsite optimization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years agency experience in SEO
• Strong all-round SEO including technical, content and onsite improvements
• Excellent communication skills and ability to guide teams and freelancers

Responsibilities

• Own SEO strategy for multiple clients and drive outcomes
• Lead planning, delivery and reporting of SEO activities
• Present performance updates to clients and stakeholders
• Manage internal team and freelance support with clear briefs

Skills

SEO strategy

Leadership

Client facing

Analytics

Team management

Tools

Google Analytics

Search Console

Job description

We’re working with a well-established Digital Agency just outside Manchester who are looking for a SEO Manager to join them on a 4-day working week.

Our Client

Established nearly 20 years, this agency has grown and expanded its services in recent years, becoming a full-service digital marketing agency. They work a 4-day working week with no reduction in salary and have strong staff retention. They work office based just outside of Manchester on the western side, but close enough to commute via car or public transport.

The Role

The role takes ownership of a number of clients, taking the lead on planning, delivering and reporting on SEO strategy. You’ll regularly present performance updates to clients, analysing data to produce actionable insights to shape future activity. You’ll also manage both internal team and freelance support, providing clear briefs and guidance to ensure all work meets required levels.

You

You will have a minimum of 5 years’ agency experience, with strong all-round SEO experience including technical optimisation, content and onsite improvements. You’ll be comfortable in client facing situations, you won’t be directly managing clients but you will be leading on strategy and reporting. Excellent communication skills are needed, as is the ability to guide other team members and freelancers. This is a leadership role in a growing agency with responsibility and autonomy.

What’s in it for you

• 4 day working week without compromising salary
• 20 days holiday plus birthday and bank holidays
• Holiday allowance increases 1 day per year of service, capped at 5 additional days
• Free gym membership
• Attend industry events such as BrightonSEO
• Incentives throughout the year

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are committed to improving diversity, equity and inclusion within the sectors we serve. We encourage applications for this role from all backgrounds and communities and offer equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age, and any other protected status. Should you require any reasonable adjustments at any point in the recruitment process we are very happy to discuss and work with you to accommodate these.