SEO Manager

Blue Array

1d•Remote

About The Position

At Blue Array, we are passionate about driving results through effective digital marketing strategies. As a leader in SEO and Digital PR, we are committed to providing innovative solutions that empower our clients. We are currently seeking a talented and experienced SEO Manager to take senior ownership of a portfolio of client accounts and help shape the strategic direction of our SEO offering. In this position, you will take full strategic ownership of several client accounts, leading the relationship at a senior level while directing the technical, analytical, and creative work that underpins a successful SEO campaign. You'll be trusted to set the strategy, defend it to senior stakeholders, and be accountable for the results it delivers. Applicants must live in the UK; unfortunately, we can't offer sponsorship for work permits at this time, so you will need full right to live and work in the UK.

Requirements

Proven track record of managing client accounts and stakeholders at a senior level.
Genuine and contagious enthusiasm for SEO and Digital Marketing.
A blend of analytical and creative thinking to craft innovative campaigns.
Strong problem-solving skills that drive results, even under pressure.
A self-motivated attitude; someone who consistently strives for excellence and holds themselves to a high standard.
Outstanding planning, organisational, and communication skills, enabling you to juggle multiple projects, manage senior stakeholders, and manage your time effectively.
Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to see client success from a broader business perspective beyond SEO.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, that inspire confidence and command credibility with senior stakeholders.
A commitment to exceeding client expectations, fostering satisfaction and loyalty.
Proven experience taking full ownership and accountability for the performance of your accounts.
Strong working knowledge of essential SEO tools (e.g., Screaming Frog, SEMrush, Ahrefs).
An excellent understanding of traffic and conversion measurement, with experience interpreting data and deriving insight at a strategic level.
Seasoned at producing in-depth reviews and reporting on business KPIs to senior audiences.
Significant experience managing your own workload and that of others.
Must live in the UK.
Full right to live and work in the UK.

Nice To Haves

Experience with internal and external speaking opportunities.
Experience educating other areas of the business on SEO.

Responsibilities

Own the SEO performance for your client accounts end-to-end, setting and defending the strategy and roadmap at senior stakeholder level.
Direct technical audits, keyword research, and content recommendations, and take accountability for the reports and forecasts that go to clients.
Monitor client websites daily, weekly, and monthly, and own course correction when the SEO channel is off track against its North Star Metrics.
Lead relationships within the broader client team, including marketing, in-house developers, content writers, and social media teams, acting as the senior SEO voice in the room.
Proactively identify and pursue upsell opportunities within client accounts.
Set the tone for best practices across the team, sharing initiatives and results and mentoring less experienced colleagues.
Stay up to date with the latest SEO trends and represent Blue Array through internal and external speaking opportunities.
Educate other areas of the business on how their work impacts SEO category performance.
Opportunity to line-manage and develop an SEO Specialist, overseeing their workload and ongoing development.
Work towards clear targets (KPIs) aligned with the company's objectives, and take ownership of hitting them.