SEO Manager (French Speaking)

Walker & Sloan Ltd | Certified B Corp; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A burgeoning digital marketing agency in the UK is seeking an experienced SEO Manager. This hybrid role, based in London, requires at least 3 years of SEO experience and a passion for delivering impactful strategies. Responsibilities include managing SEO projects, collaborating with teams, conducting keyword research, and providing client insights. The position offers competitive pay and the opportunity to work within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of SEO experience with a strong passion for the field.
• Solid on-page SEO expertise.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee SEO projects ensuring timely delivery.
• Develop and analyse SEO strategies in collaboration.
• Conduct keyword research to improve rankings.
• Monitor client site performance with SEO tools.
• Prepare data-driven reports to present insights.
• Lead regular client calls discussing strategies.

Skills

Fluency in French

Analytical skills

On-page SEO expertise

Creative problem solving

Tools

Google Analytics

Ahrefs

SEMrush

Google Search Console

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Data Studio

Screaming Frog

Job description

Walker and Sloan are proud to be working with an exciting, dynamic, and fast-growing digital marketing agency working with an amazing portfolio of clients across a wide range of industries. They now have an exciting opportunity for an SEO Manager to join their talented and collaborative team!

Salary: Up to £45k

Location: London (Hybrid) Can be UK with 1 day a month in the London offices

In this role, you’ll have the chance to truly own your work, take on real responsibility and autonomy, and continually upskill as you lead and deliver high-impact SEO strategies. We’re looking for someone with at least three years of experience, but most importantly, a genuine passion for SEO, leadership, and performance-driven strategy.

You’ll work closely with our SEO team to deliver end-to-end SEO processes for clients, initially focusing on brands in the fashion and retail industries, with the potential to expand into other sectors and projects over time.

You’ll oversee SEO projects from strategy to execution, managing SEO specialists and content writers, analysing data, and collaborating directly with clients. You’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on your clients’ growth while working in a supportive, fast-paced, and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee SEO projects for various clients, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic goals.
• Develop, execute, and analyse SEO strategies in collaboration with the SEO Lead.
• Conduct comprehensive keyword research and evaluations to identify opportunities for ranking improvements.
• Lead the strategy to achieve top ranking positions for important target keywords for your clients.
• Identify on-page content opportunities, optimize client websites for improved visibility, and boost search engine rankings.
• Lead the creation of highly effective content, collaborating with SEO Specialists and Copywriters.
• Monitor and analyse client site performance using a range of SEO tools and analytics platforms such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Ahrefs & SE-Ranking.
• Create clear, data-driven reports in Excel and PowerPoint to present insights and recommendations.
• Deliver reports to clients with concrete and actionable insights.
• Strive for continuous improvement in developing new formats for reporting on performance.
• Organise and lead regular calls with clients, discussing performance, strategies, and any necessary adjustments.
• Provide regular updates on deliverables, tactics, and performance metrics
• Uncover opportunities to improve performance for your clients and sell in new services where possible
• Attend regular SEO team meetings to share knowledge, brainstorm new ideas, and stay informed about industry updates.
• Communicate effectively with your team and other departments.
• Stay up to date with the latest SEO trends, algorithm changes, and new tools to ensure best practices
• Leverage a wide array of available SEO tools (e.g., SEMrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, etc.) to optimise performance and manage client projects efficiently.

Requirements

Language Proficiency

• Fluency in French (native / C2 level)

Experience & Skills

• 3+ years of SEO experience with a strong passion for the field.
• Solid on-page SEO expertise.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Hands-on experience with:
• Google Analytics
• Ahrefs / SEMrush
• Google Search Console
• Data Studio
• Screaming Frog
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.

Bonus Qualifications

• Familiarity with other digital marketing channels (e.g., PPC, Social Media).
• Technical SEO expertise.
• Previous experience in a digital agency environment.