Senior SEO Manager

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£43,000–£47,000 per annum

Hybrid – Hayes, London (3 days in office)

Full-Time | Start ASAP

Via is supporting a growing digital marketing agency to recruit a Senior SEO Manager to join its expanding team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced SEO professional who enjoys combining technical expertise with client relationship management. Rather than simply delivering campaigns, you'll become a trusted advisor to a portfolio of clients, helping businesses improve their online visibility, generate more leads and achieve long-term growth.

If you have agency experience, love solving SEO challenges and enjoy building lasting client relationships, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

You'll take ownership of multiple client accounts, creating and delivering SEO strategies that drive measurable business results.

Working closely with content specialists, developers and designers, you'll oversee technical SEO, content strategy, reporting and performance while identifying opportunities to grow client accounts.

This is a client-facing role where you'll lead strategy meetings, present campaign results and help shape the future direction of client campaigns.

What You'll Be Doing

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• Develop and deliver SEO strategies that improve rankings, traffic and conversions
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• Carry out technical SEO audits and implement recommendations
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• Perform keyword research, competitor analysis and content planning
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• Optimise websites for technical SEO, on-page SEO and Core Web Vitals
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• Deliver link building and digital PR campaigns
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• Manage Local SEO strategies and Google Business Profiles
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• Monitor campaign performance using GA4, Search Console, Ahrefs and SEMrush
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• Lead monthly client meetings and present campaign performance
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• Build trusted relationships with clients and become their SEO advisor
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• Identify opportunities to grow client accounts and improve results
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• Support new business pitches with SEO expertise
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• Collaborate with developers, designers and content teams
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• Use AI tools and emerging technologies to improve SEO performance and efficiency
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What We're Looking For

We're interested in candidates from backgrounds such as:

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• Senior SEO Manager
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• SEO Manager
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• SEO Consultant
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• Senior SEO Executive
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• Technical SEO Specialist
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• Organic Search Manager
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• Digital Marketing Manager (SEO)
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• SEO Account Manager
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• Search Marketing Manager
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• Digital Growth Manager
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You'll also have:

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• At least 3 years' SEO experience, ideally within a marketing agency
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• Strong knowledge of technical, on-page, off-page and Local SEO
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• Proven success improving organic rankings, traffic and conversions
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• Experience managing multiple client accounts
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• Strong knowledge of Google Analytics 4, Google Search Console, Ahrefs and SEMrush
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• WordPress experience with a working knowledge of HTML and CSS
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• Excellent presentation and client communication skills
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• Commercial awareness with the ability to identify growth opportunities
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• Strong organisational and project management skills
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• Full UK driving licence
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Desirable Skills

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• Google Ads
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• Shopify SEO
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• HubSpot
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• UX and Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO)
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• Experience supporting pitches and business development
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• Experience using AI tools to improve SEO workflows
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What's On Offer

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• £43,000–£47,000 salary
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• Hybrid working (3 days office, 2 days home)
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• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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• Additional birthday leave
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• Company pension
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• Ongoing training and professional development
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• Industry conferences and networking events
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• Regular team socials
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• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing agency
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If you're an experienced SEO professional looking to take ownership of client success while working with a collaborative and ambitious team, we'd love to hear from you.

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