Job Title: SEO Manager, UKClient Location: London, Shoreditch (2-3 days onsite per week)Starting: March 2025Salary/Pay Rate: up to 63.6k pa, pro rata (PAYE Only)Hours: Full-timeDuration: 12-month contractAquent is helping our multinational cloud-based software client as they recruit a Technical SEO Manager to work with their SEO team. We are looking for someone with a solid grasp of SEO methodologies, ranking strategies and a passion to stay on top of trends. The ideal candidate is data-driven and a good communicator who can translate data and insight into detailed recommendations. The person is self-motivated and feels comfortable prioritising multiple projects, with multiple remote teams simultaneously.The UK SEO Manager will be responsible for identifying key opportunities, based on data, using this to craft and promote impactful, locally relevant customer experiences in alignment with strategic goals.This is a 12-month contract aimed to start in March 2025. Our client works on a hybrid model where you will be required to work onsite in their London, Shoreditch, office 2-3 days per week. The role comes with a gross PAYE rate of up to 34.96 per hour, equivalent to 63,627 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience. This includes up to 33 days of holiday per annum, pro rata, inclusive of bank holidays.Ways of Working:Having gained a deep understanding of the SEO strategy and SEO team operating process, you will find opportunities to improve the UK SEO performance by implementing local optimisations, while aligning with corporate partners on the global SEO strategyThis role will also be working alongside Product Managers, unlocking new partnerships and driving value through delivering SEO improvements and clearly measuring the impact of their SEO initiativesThis position is part of a well-established EMEA SEO team, continually bringing in new opportunities, and working with multiple teams cross-functionally to drive marketing effortsWhat You'll Do:Monitor SEO performance with a core focus on the UK market and ensure alignment with the global SEO strategy and goalsPlan and implement the UK SEO roadmap, prioritising initiatives based on impact and clearly measuring outcomes to drive SEO traffic growthConduct keyword research, content and competitor analysis to better optimise existing content, identify gaps, drive new traffic opportunities and to influence the overall strategySupport the team in the weekly and quarterly reporting and communication of SEO health in relation to performance, search trends, providing relevant insightsTransform requirements into briefs and documentation to support the development and execution of optimisation and test activitiesCollaborate with vendors and handle agency relationshipsAnalyse the website to provide recommendations for search engine improvements in priority markets to identify new opportunities and support the wider strategyKey Requirements:Proven SEO experience leading and delivering SEO projects to the highest standardsExperience in providing keyword research, forecasts, and performance reports around core SEO metrics, including keyword rankings and trafficSolid understanding of SEO analytics and ability to answer data-related questions both in support of performance reporting and hypothesis definitionProficient in using SEO tools and familiarity with various third-party SEO solutionsExcellent interpersonal and partner management skillsAbility to handle multiple simultaneous projectsWed love you to apply for this 12-month SEO Manager contract role, so please submit your CV today! Due to the high volume of applications we experience, if you have not received a response within 48hrs of your application, please assume that you have not been selected for progression to the next stage of the hiring process.Client DescriptionA multinational cloud-based software company specialising in a series of products designed to drive creative innovation across multimedia. Used by millions around the world for personal and professional use across all industries.Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.
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SEO Manager, UK