Manager, SEO/AEO (UK & AUS Markets)

Risepoint

1d • Remote

About The Position

In this role, you will directly influence organic growth by improving how prospective students discover, engage with, and convert on websites associated with our international university partners. Partnering with colleagues in our UK and Australian offices, you will be responsible for website and program launch support, rigorous content auditing, on-page optimization, technical SEO execution, and international SEO best practices that strengthen topical authority across priority subject areas and ensure our content ecosystem is aligned to real search demand. You will also play a critical role in preparing Risepoint’s digital properties for the future of search. By optimizing content and site experiences for AI-driven and generative search environments, and by enabling high-quality execution from the specialists you lead, you will help build scalable, repeatable SEO and AEO practices that deliver sustained performance. This role is a remote position supporting primarily international university partners and global website launches.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in organic performance optimization for enterprise, agency, or multi-site ecosystems that demonstrates experience driving measurable gains in organic traffic, conversion, and visibility.
• Hands-on experience with international SEO, including geo-targeting, hreflang implementation, and performance considerations for global or region-specific websites.
• Strong analytical capability, with experience translating performance data into prioritized, actionable SEO recommendations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and present insights to cross-functional and senior stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience using AI to improve SEO operations, including automating research, analysis, and reporting workflows
• Experience supporting Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) or Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) initiatives in evolving search environments
• Experience working in higher education, or similarly complex, multi-brand ecosystems

Responsibilities

• International Project Management & Leadership – Oversee planning and day-to-day execution of SEO and AEO initiatives across international partner websites, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy and priorities
• International Website & Program Launch Support – Lead and execute SEO and AEO tasks for new website and program launches, including sitemap creation, keyword research, pre-launch audits, launch readiness checklists, technical validation, and post-launch performance monitoring.
• On-Page Optimization – Audit and evaluate existing content to identify optimization opportunities, refresh or pruning needs, and content gaps. Partner with Content teams to inform creation of new content that builds authoritative topic clusters and improves organic visibility and performance.
• AI Visibility Improvements – Implement optimization tactics for AI overviews, generative engines, and answer-focused search experiences, including structured data, entity optimization, and content enhancements
• Technical SEO & Site Health – Lead technical SEO analysis and implementation including site architecture, crawlability, indexation, Core Web Vitals, schema markup, and CMS/DXP best practices in partnership with MarTech and UX teams
• Performance Analysis & Reporting – Analyze organic performance trends, diagnose issues and opportunities, and communicate insights to internal stakeholders
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with Content, UX, CRO, Paid Media, and Analytics teams to ensure integrated optimization strategies that drive discoverability, engagement, and conversion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees