Head of SEO

Job description

Head of SEO

Location: Manchester

Working pattern: 4-day working week (full-time salary, no loss of pay)

Salary: Competitive

About the Role

We’re looking for a commercially minded Head of SEO to lead and grow our search strategy. You’ll own the SEO function end-to-end – from shaping organic growth strategies to delivering technical excellence, content optimisation, and performance reporting. Working closely with senior stakeholders and cross-channel teams, you’ll ensure SEO is a key driver of revenue and brand visibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the overall SEO strategy, aligned with business objectives.
• Lead on technical SEO audits, site architecture, and performance improvements.
• Oversee keyword strategy, content optimisation, and link-building initiatives.
• Manage and develop a team of SEO specialists, supporting their growth.
• Collaborate with Paid Media, Content, Product, and Development teams to ensure SEO best practice is integrated across the business.
• Analyse performance data, report results to senior stakeholders, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Stay up to date with algorithm updates, emerging SEO trends, and tools.

About You

• Proven experience in a senior SEO role, ideally within ecommerce, retail, or digital agency environments.
• Strong technical SEO knowledge, including site migrations, schema markup, and Core Web Vitals.
• Experienced in content-led SEO and scaling organic acquisition.
• Commercially minded with experience linking SEO activity to revenue growth.
• Confident managing teams and stakeholders at all levels.
• Data-driven, with advanced use of tools such as GA4, GSC, SEMrush, Ahrefs, or Screaming Frog.

What We Offer

• A progressive 4-day working week with no reduction in pay.
• Competitive salary + performance-related bonus.
• Ongoing training and professional development budget.
• A collaborative, supportive culture where you can make real impact.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English