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SEO Manager

  • Location

    Manchester

  • Sector:

    Digital & Ecommerce

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £50k - 55k per year

  • Contact:

    Stevie Davies

  • Contact email:

    stevie@forwardrole.com

  • Contact phone:

    07867803143

  • Job ref:

    60156b

  • Published:

    10 months ago

  • Expiry date:

    2023-08-31

SEO Manager

Hybrid Manchester

£55,000

Are you looking to step up into a more Senior role within SEO wanting more reasonability for commercial growth?

Are you looking to join a company with large budgets and resources?

What will you be doing?

  • Collaborate with agency and Head of Digital on SEO strategy
  • Improve organic search optimization and maximize ROI based on defined SEO KPIs (traffic, rankings)
  • Conduct regular keyword research
  • Monitor KPIs such as redirects, click rate, bounce rate, etc.
  • Measure and report performance of organic digital marketing campaigns against goals (ROI, KPIs)
  • Identify and address problems and deficiencies promptly
  • Collaborate with development agency to suggest site improvements for better visibility and SEO performance
  • Assist content team with keyword research and align content strategy with SEO improvements
  • Review content strategy and provide guidance to Content Manager and team for improved rankings, traffic, and conversion
  • Supervise off-page optimisation, including link-building
  • Optimize campaigns in collaboration with social media and PPC Manager
  • Keep up-to-date with latest SEO and digital marketing trends and best practices
  • Implement agreed strategy for digital client acquisition and retention in coordination with Head of Digital
  • Act as a key contact for Content team.

Do you have?

  • Extensive knowledge of SEO principles and methods, with the ability to analyse data and provide recommendations
  • Strong sense of ownership and pride in performance and its impact on company success
  • Proficient in Google Analytics (including GA4), Google Search Console, SEM Rush, and CMS platforms (preferably Umbraco)
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Team player mindset
  • Effective time-management skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for building relationships with key stakeholders
  • Consumer awareness and ability to support lead generation for client acquisition
  • Strong analytical skills and data-driven thinking
  • Strategic and tactical thinking in a fast-paced environment
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Adherence to strict deadlines Key Skill Requirements:
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in an SEO role
  • 4 years of experience in planning and implementing successful SEO strategies
  • Up-to-date knowledge of latest trends and technologies in digital marketing.

What’s in it for you?

  • Hybrid working – 1 day per week in the office required
  • Salary up to £45k
  • One to one training sessions with a dedicated mentor
  • The opportunity to work abroad for up to 4 weeks a year
  • 27 days holiday plus BH
  • And many more

Get in touch to find out more – Stevie@forwardrole.com

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