Strategic SEO Lead for Client Growth

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Reading

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GBP 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Job summary

Blue Array is seeking a Senior SEO Manager to own multiple client strategies from planning to delivery in the UK. You will lead cross-functional teams, conduct technical audits, and report metrics to senior stakeholders, while driving growth.

This role requires strong communication and a proven track record in client relationships and data-driven SEO. You will mentor colleagues and contribute to strategic initiatives across the business.

Qualifications

  • Applicants must live in the UK
  • Full right to live and work in the UK
  • Proven track record managing client accounts and senior stakeholders
  • Passion for SEO and Digital Marketing
  • Analytical and creative thinking

Responsibilities

  • Take full strategic ownership of several client accounts
  • Lead senior-level client relationships
  • Direct technical, analytical, and creative SEO campaign work
  • Set and defend SEO strategies and roadmaps to senior stakeholders
  • Own end-to-end SEO performance for client accounts
  • Direct technical audits, keyword research, and content recommendations
  • Own client reports and forecasts
  • Monitor client websites daily, weekly, and monthly
  • Course-correct SEO campaigns against North Star Metrics
  • Lead relationships with marketing, developers, content writers, and social media teams
  • Identify and pursue upsell opportunities
  • Establish team best practices and share initiatives and results
  • Mentor less experienced colleagues
  • Represent Blue Array through internal and external speaking opportunities
  • Educate other business areas on SEO performance impacts
  • Potentially line-manage and develop an SEO Specialist
  • Work toward KPIs aligned with company objectives
  • Attend an in-person second-stage interview and complete a presentation task

Skills

SEO Campaign Management
Keyword Research
Content Recommendations
Traffic Measurement
Conversion Measurement
Data Interpretation
KPI Reporting
Analytical Thinking
Creative Thinking
Problem-Solving
Strong Communication Skills
Organizational Skills
Self-Motivated Attitude
Planning Skills
Commercial Awareness

Tools

Ahrefs
Screaming Frog
SEMrush

Job description

Blue Array is seeking a Senior SEO Manager to own multiple client strategies from planning to delivery in the UK. You will lead cross-functional teams, conduct technical audits, and report metrics to senior stakeholders, while driving growth.

This role requires strong communication and a proven track record in client relationships and data-driven SEO. You will mentor colleagues and contribute to strategic initiatives across the business.

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