Technical SEO Manager

Footprint Digital; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital marketing agency in Colchester is seeking a Technical SEO Manager to lead SEO strategies for clients. The role requires over 4 years of SEO experience, with a strong focus on technical aspects. You'll collaborate with multiple teams to enhance clients' online performance, driving measurable results through effective SEO practices and expert communication.

Benefits

Learning opportunities

Supportive team environment

Leadership development

Community involvement efforts

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in SEO, with at least 2 years in Technical SEO.
• Experience with audits and implementations of SEO projects.
• Strong understanding of SEO principles such as crawling and indexing.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical SEO for multiple clients across various accounts.
• Present SEO strategies in meetings and client presentations.
• Create comprehensive reports with actionable insights.

Skills

Technical SEO

Client communication

SEO tools (GA4, GSC, Screaming Frog)

HTML

CSS

Tools

Screaming Frog

SEMrush

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

Tag Manager

Job description

Technical SEO Manager | Colchester/hybrid |£33k-£37k (DOE) | Start Date October 2025

Join our team

• Do you want to work with purpose and have an impact?
• Do you want a career that is fascinating and ever-changing?
• Do you want to be surrounded by colleagues that will help build your self confidence and love of life?
• Do you want to work for a company that gives a sh*t?

If the answer to the above is yes: Footprint Digital is the place for you.

What we’re looking for

Are you a strategic thinker with deep technical SEO knowledge and a drive to help clients achieve things they never thought possible? Do you thrive on turning complex SEO challenges into clear, measurable outcomes? Then this role is for you.

You’ll be a trusted expert and confident communicator who builds client confidence, aligns SEO work with business impact, and collaborates cross-functionally to push performance forward.

Together we can make it happen

Our team is made up of high achievers; industry leaders; first class undergraduate degrees; masters degree distinctions; and those with 10 years+ industry experience.

We are industry thought leaders, TED talkers, Department for International Trade advisors, academic lecturers, authors, coaches, charity trustees, and broadcasters - and we'd like to support you on your own journey to achieve great things!

The role

We’re looking to grow our SEO team with an experienced person who can lead delivery across multiple accounts and align SEO with wider marketing strategy.

As part of the delivery team, you will be instrumental in providing the technical expertise that our clients love. You'll work closely with Paid Media, Content, and Client Services to make sure our clients' businesses thrive, giving them confidence in our solutions-based approach.

You'll play a vital role in shaping project scope, contributing to strategic planning, and supporting migration or troubleshooting projects where your technical depth and communication style make all the difference.

What we expect from you

Essential skills & experience

• 4+ years’ experience in SEO, with at least 2 years Technical SEO. Agency background preferred.
• Proven ability with technical SEO projects, from audits to implementation
• Experience aligning SEO strategy with client KPIs and business goals
• Confident presenting technical recommendations in client meetings and internal sessions
• Track record of identifying opportunities and communicating insights
• Deep knowledge of SEO tools and platforms: GA4, GSC, GTM, Screaming Frog, SEMrush, etc.
• Strong understanding of technical SEO principles (e.g. crawling, indexing, rendering, canonicals, redirects, site speed)
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and structured data
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Committed to working in line with our values and contributing to a collaborative, supportive team culture

Desirable:

• Understanding of CRO, UX, or PPC
• Experience supporting business development or pitching
• Confident with SEO planning for migrations, including proposed site hierarchy, redirects, quality assurance and post-launch analysis
• Familiarity with accessibility and ethical SEO practices
• Expert level knowledge of GTM, GA4 and cookie consent management
• Adobe Analytics knowledge

What your day might look like

• Leading technical SEO for a portfolio of clients, ensuring delivery is aligned with KPIs and timelines
• Presenting SEO strategies in pitch decks or client-facing meetings
• Creating meaningful reports that go beyond data — offering commentary, context, and strategic next steps
• Planning and executing migrations, audits, and risk mitigation strategies
• Collaborating with Relationship Managers to shape technical discovery and opportunities
• Communicating clear, compelling insights to clients, stakeholders, and internal teams
• Coaching peers on tools, processes, or account-specific challenges
• Staying ahead of industry shifts and sharing best practices with the team

Our commitment to you

• Throughout your time with us, we will support you to:
• Never stop learning
• Work in a collaborative environment with a strong support network
• Have the freedom to do the best work of your career
• Develop leadership skills
• Improve your ability to walk into any company and create results
• Grow personally and professionally

What we offer

• Learn from the best Whether it’s from our internal team of experts in our weekly Bitesize sessions or well versed industry gurus at our “Footprint Digital Presents…” events, we strive to continuously provide great learning opportunities that help you do the best work of your career.
• Apprentice Challenges 4 times a year we form teams in an intense battle to become the winner of the Footprint Digital Apprentice Challenge. It can be anything from business strategy pitches, foraging in the woods to bake off challenges, your competitive streak is welcomed and encouraged.
• We give a sh*t We listen and put feedback into practice and each year we get bigger and better as a result. Our policy is to be open, honest and fair in everything that we do.
• Be educators We provide you with the opportunities to teach others about the topic you know oh so well. Thus far this includes our team giving TED Talks, presenting at the Universities of Essex and Greenwich, speaking at the Department of International Trade, Brighton SEO the list goes on!
• 1% for the planet and BCorporation Be part of a company that commits to people and planet! Each year we put 1% of our annual sales to Building Malawi, a charitable organisation close to our hearts.

Who we are

At Footprint Digital we humanise and demystify digital marketing for ambitious businesses, exceeding their expectations, because there are no limits to what they can achieve online. We set up Footprint Digital because we didn’t want to ‘keep clients quiet’. We wanted to do good work and to be the best we could be; to be proud of what we do and push ourselves to grow.

How to Apply

To apply, please send an email to [e-mail] with your CV in PDF attached, and an introductory paragraph which details your experience and wider interests including:

• Your strengths
• Your interests (what you like to do outside of work)
• The exceptional things you have achieved in your life so far and things you would like to achieve in the future (in work or your personal life).

Our hiring process is swift and decisive:

• You read this job description and apply via email or LinkedIn (ideally with your CV).
• We reply to all applications within 3 days. If successful our Head of People, Charlotte, who will invite you to a 30 minute meet and greet call. This is so that you can get a feel for our company vision and values and ask us questions so that you can assess if we are the right fit for you.
• If that goes well you will then meet other members of our team including Sam, our Head of SEO and get to grips with the role and Footprint Digital.
• You will be invited to come see us in person, meet more of the team and see our offices. By this point the hiring decision is as good as made.
• You will receive a job offer and then begin your journey with us and be part of helping our clients achieve things they never thought possible!

We look forward to hearing from you.

Not the role for you? Don't worry! We're always looking for great people to add to our team so if you like what you see from Footprint Digital, get in touch anyway! We might have what you're looking for...

At Footprint Digital, we aim to create an open, honest and fair environment which supports people to do the best work of their career. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (Protected Characteristics).