SEO Manager TCL:43618

The Candidate Recruitment Agency; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic SEO Manager to lead organic strategy for two major UK online brands. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape SEO initiatives in a dynamic, digital-first environment that values innovation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior staff, and utilize industry-leading tools to enhance search performance. Join a passionate team and make a significant impact on one of the UK's busiest online platforms, while enjoying flexible working arrangements and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working

Career progression opportunities

Supportive culture

Personal development

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar SEO role.
• Strong SEO knowledge - both on page/off page & technical.
• Experience managing junior team members and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage organic search strategies aligning with business goals.
• Lead site audits, keyword research, and competitor analysis.
• Mentor the SEO Executive and report on SEO performance.

Skills

SEO

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Screaming Frog

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Excel

Job description

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Base pay range

Are you a strategic, data-driven SEO professional ready to take the next step in your career?

This well-established, market-leading business operates one of the UK’s most recognised online vehicle services platforms. Known for its fast, simple, and customer-friendly approach, the company continues to innovate and lead within its sector.

As SEO Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind organic strategy and performance for two major UK online brands. You’ll lead, plan, and execute SEO initiatives, working alongside an SEO Executive, a specialist agency, and a Digital PR partner. Collaborating closely with teams across UX, IT, Paid Media, PR and Brand, you’ll ensure a unified and effective digital marketing approach.

This is an exciting opportunity to make your mark within a forward-thinking, digital-first environment where innovation is valued, and your ideas can make a real impact.

What you’ll be doing…

• Plan, manage and measure organic search strategies that align with overall business goals.
• Lead regular site audits, keyword research and competitor analysis to identify growth opportunities.
• Optimise local SEO performance for physical branches, keeping local listings accurate and effective.
• Work with Paid Media to test and optimise holistic search performance.
• Mentor and develop the SEO Executive, supporting their growth through regular 1-2-1s and training.
• Report on SEO performance to key stakeholders, using industry-leading tools and analytics.
• Stay ahead of digital trends, best practices and SEO innovations.

What you’ll need…

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar in-house or agency SEO role.
• Experience managing junior team members & external agencies.
• Strong SEO knowledge - both on page/off page & technical.
• Skilled in Google Analytics, Google Search Console and SEO tools like SEMrush, Ahrefs or Screaming Frog.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and Excel skills.

Why Apply?

• Work with a hugely popular, household-name brand.
• Collaborate with a passionate, expert team in a supportive culture.
• Shape the organic strategy for one of the UK’s busiest online platforms.
• Enjoy excellent career progression opportunities and ongoing personal development.
• Benefit from flexible, hybrid working and a competitive salary package.

Please note due to high volumes of applications we are not always able to respond to all unsuccessful applicants. However, we wish everyone who applies the very best with their job search.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing
• Industries: Retail