SEO Manager Job Reading area,England UK,Marketing / Advertising / PR

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

Requirements

Applicants must live in the UK
Full right to live and work in the UK
No work permit sponsorship available
Proven track record managing client accounts and senior stakeholders
Passion for SEO and Digital Marketing
Analytical and creative thinking
Strong problem-solving skills
Self-motivated attitude and high standards
Strong planning, organisational, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects, senior stakeholders, and time effectively
Strong commercial awareness
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven experience taking full ownership and accountability for account performance
Strong working knowledge of Screaming Frog, SEMrush, and Ahrefs
Excellent understanding of traffic and conversion measurement
Experience interpreting data and deriving strategic insights
Experience producing in-depth reviews and reporting business KPIs to senior audiences
Significant experience managing own workload and others' workload

Demonstrates expertise in SEO strategy development and execution, with a strong focus on client account management and performance accountability. Capable of leading cross-functional teams and mentoring colleagues while driving measurable results aligned with business objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

SEO Strategy Development
Client Account Management
Technical SEO Audits
Screaming Frog Proficiency
SEMrush Expertise

Hard Skills

SEO Campaign Management
Keyword Research
Content Recommendations
Traffic Measurement
Conversion Measurement
Data Interpretation
KPI Reporting
Analytical Thinking
Creative Thinking
Problem-Solving

Soft Skills

Strong Communication Skills
Organizational Skills
Self-Motivated Attitude
Planning Skills
Commercial Awareness

Industry Keywords

Digital Marketing
Client Relationships
SEO Performance
Stakeholder Management
Upsell Opportunities

Tools & Technologies

Ahrefs
Screaming Frog
SEMrush