SEO Manager - Contract

Xpand Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A digital agency in London is seeking a proactive Freelance SEO Specialist to lead hands-on SEO activities for various client accounts. The ideal candidate enjoys technical problem solving and developing SEO strategies. This role offers £250 per day with hybrid working and potential for a permanent position as Head of SEO.

Qualifications

• Experience in hands-on SEO activity for B2B and eCommerce.
• Ability to conduct technical audits and resolve SEO issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead SEO activities for client accounts.
• Conduct technical audits and manage SEO roadmaps.
• Identify optimisation opportunities across content and structure.

Skills

Technical problem solving

SEO strategy development

Collaboration with account teams

Job description

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SALT is supporting a growing B2B and eCommerce digital agency in London who are looking for a hands‑on Freelance SEO Specialist to support ongoing client delivery and upcoming web projects.

This role would suit a proactive SEO specialist who enjoys technical problem solving, shaping SEO strategy, and working closely with account and performance teams.

• Immediate start contract, 2-3 days each week
• Hybrid working in London
• £250 per day, outside IR35

There is also scope for this contract to evolve into a permanent Head of SEO position for the right person.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver hands‑on SEO activity across B2B and eCommerce client accounts
• Conduct technical audits, resolve crawl/indexing issues, and support SEO roadmaps
• Oversee website migration projects and manage technical SEO implementation
• Identify opportunities for optimisation across content, structure, and performance
• Apply and test new SEO approaches relating to AI Search, GEO search optimisation, and emerging platform behaviours
• Present findings, recommendations, and performance updates to internal teams and clients

Rates depend on experience and client requirements.