Technical SEO Manager Manchester ·

Cti Digital; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Technical SEO Manager to lead advanced SEO strategies and ensure clients' websites are technically sound. In this role, you will oversee site migrations, conduct technical audits, and mentor junior team members. Collaborating closely with developers and content teams, you'll implement SEO best practices and present actionable insights to clients. This position offers a dynamic work environment that values creativity and collaboration, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about digital marketing and SEO.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Hybrid-working

Workplace nursery scheme

Health cash plan

Cycle-to-work scheme

Flexible working hours

Employee well-being programme

Relaxed working environment

Company socials

Office dogs welcome

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading SEO strategies and performing audits.
• Strong understanding of crawling, indexing, and structured data.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement technical SEO strategies for client websites.
• Manage website migrations and ensure SEO continuity post-launch.

Skills

Technical SEO Expertise

Site Architecture Knowledge

Client Communication

Data-Driven Mindset

Leadership Skills

Tools

Google Analytics

Search Console

SEMrush

Screaming Frog

Ahrefs

Sitebulb

SEOmonitor

Job description

About CTI

At CTI, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. As leaders in our field, we strive to deliver exceptional, custom-tailored solutions that drive success for our clients. Our expert team combines industry insight with cutting-edge technology, ensuring that we not only meet expectations but exceed them.

We're committed to fostering an environment where creativity flourishes, and collaboration thrives. By embracing the challenges of a dynamic global market, we aim to set the standard for excellence and integrity in our industry. If you're passionate about making a difference and advancing your career with a team that values professionalism and innovation, CTI is the place for you.

The team
Our Growth team is dedicated to driving digital success through SEO, PPC, Content Marketing, and Digital Analytics. We ensure websites are fast, crawlable, and optimised for search engines, helping our clients improve visibility, rankings, and conversions.

We collaborate closely with developers, designers, and marketing strategists to deliver search-first digital experiences. Whether it’s a complex site migration, a structured data strategy, or optimising Core Web Vitals, our team blends technical expertise with creative problem-solving to drive measurable results.

What you’ll be doing
As a Technical SEO Manager at CTI Digital, you’ll lead and deliver advanced SEO strategies, ensuring our clients' websites are technically sound and built for long-term success. You’ll oversee site migrations, technical audits, and optimisation strategies, while mentoring junior team members and working closely with developers to ensure best practices are implemented.

As a CTI Technical SEO Manager, you will:

1. Lead & Implement Technical SEO Strategies – Oversee audits, optimise site architecture, and improve performance across client websites.
2. Manage Website Migrations & Technical Projects – Ensure smooth transitions for site moves, replatforming, and domain migrations.
3. Monitor & Analyse SEO Performance – Use data-driven insights to identify issues, uncover opportunities, and drive strategy improvements.
4. Collaborate with Developers & Content Teams – Work closely with engineers to implement SEO best practices and ensure search-friendly site builds.
5. Client Communication & Strategy – Present insights, recommendations, and reports to clients, translating technical concepts into clear, actionable strategies.
6. Stay Ahead of SEO Trends & Algorithm Updates – Keep up with Google updates, industry innovations, and emerging best practices.
7. Mentor & Develop the SEO Team – Provide guidance, training, and support to junior SEO specialists, ensuring the team stays at the forefront of technical SEO.

What you need to be successful
To excel as a Technical SEO Manager at CTI Digital, you’ll need a mix of strategic thinking, hands-on expertise, and strong leadership skills. Key experience includes:

1. Proven Technical SEO Expertise – Experience leading SEO strategies, performing audits, and implementing best practices across large-scale websites.
2. Advanced Site Architecture & Technical Knowledge – Strong understanding of crawling, indexing, and structured data.
3. SEO Toolset Proficiency – Skilled in using Google Analytics, Search Console, SEMrush, Screaming Frog, Ahrefs, Sitebulb, and SEOmonitor (don't worry, we’re not expecting you to know them all!).
4. Experience with CMS Platforms – Working knowledge of CMS Platforms - we use Magento, Drupal, Umbraco, and WordPress from an SEO perspective.
5. Hands-on Site Migration Experience – Managing domain changes, URL restructures, and ensuring SEO continuity post-launch.
6. Client & Stakeholder Communication – Ability to present SEO insights clearly and confidently to both technical and non-technical audiences.
7. Data-Driven Mindset – Ability to translate analytics and performance data into actionable SEO strategies with measurable impact.

We’re challenging the 'Gender Confidence Gap,' which suggests that individuals will only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the criteria. Some of our best hires didn’t check every box in the role description, so if you were about to rule yourself out, we still encourage you to apply!

Learn more about our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion here.

Interview process

We’ve designed our process with you in mind. This is as much an opportunity for you to make sure CTI Digital is right for you as you are for us. We’ve embedded a values driven approach to recruitment and offer transparency and feedback at each and every stage.

Candidate experience is incredibly important to us. You’ll have a dedicated member of the Talent Team with you every step of the way, ready to answer questions or make reasonable adjustments as needed.

1. Screening Stage - a 30-minute exploratory call with our Talent Team
2. 1st Stage - Video call with a senior member of the Growth team. A chance to explore the role and responsibilities.
3. 2nd Stage - A face to face with the Growth team. A take-home task ahead of the interview will give you the opportunity to show us what you can do!
4. Offer - If we think it’s a good fit, we’ll make you an offer!

What’s in it for you

️28 days annual leave, in addition to the bank holidays
Hybrid-working - we’re in the office twice a week
Workplace nursery scheme
Health cash plan
Cycle-to-work scheme
Flexible working hours
Employee well-being and mental health programme
Relaxed working environments - office dogs welcome!
Company socials and lots of fun!