SEO Manager

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SEO Manager

Department: Growth

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Manchester

Description

About CTI

Join 150+ strategists and specialists who refuse to settle, creating bold digital experiences for ambitious brands since 2004. We're a full-service digital agency delivering strategic consultancy, web development, and digital marketing to drive demand online.

Using over two decades of industry experience, we provide next-gen solutions as part of lasting partnerships with hundreds of clients from Chester Zoo and Zip World to Balfour Beatty and Mind.

What makes us different

• We break new ground. You'll work on innovative projects using the latest technologies before they hit the mainstream. We celebrate calculated risks and learn fast from every experiment.
• We get stuck in together. Genuine collaboration across all departments. Your ideas matter here, regardless of your role or how long you've been with us.
• We stay curious. Continuous learning is essential. You'll have dedicated time and budget for development, working alongside industry experts who are genuinely invested in your success.
• We own it. Full accountability and autonomy over your work means you'll build client relationships, see real-world impact, and be recognised when you go the extra mile.

Our Performance Marketing team lives at the intersection of data and technical excellence. We aren't just looking for rankings; we're looking to solve complex digital puzzles. We work hand-in-hand with our Engineering and Commerce teams, ensuring that SEO isn't just an afterthought, but a foundational element of every site we build.

We're a group of curious, solution-oriented specialists who thrive on uncovering the "why" behind the data.

What you'll be doing

As an SEO Manager at CTI, you'll be the technical guardian of our clients' organic visibility. You'll go beyond standard keyword research to deconstruct site architectures and lead the strategy for high-stakes migrations and complex builds.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Deep-Dives: Conduct comprehensive technical audits to identify and fix crawlability, indexation, and rendering issues.
• Strategic Roadmapping: Develop and execute long-term SEO strategies that align with broader business goals and digital transformation projects.
• Migration Mastery: Lead the SEO workstream for site migrations, ensuring zero loss in equity and a seamless transition for users and search engines.
• Collaborative Consultation: Act as a bridge between marketing and development, providing clear, actionable technical specifications to our engineering teams.
• Data Storytelling: Use data to illustrate performance trends, providing stakeholders with clear insights and a roadmap for continuous growth.
• Innovation Hunting: Keep your finger on the pulse of the industry - from AI's impact on search to the latest algorithm shifts - and turn that knowledge into a competitive advantage for our clients.

What experience you need to be successful

What experience you need to be successful

To thrive in this role, you'll need to be a technical enthusiast who loves the "nuts and bolts" of how the web works.

Key qualities include

• Technical Fluency: A deep understanding of site architecture, Core Web Vitals, and how search engines interact with JavaScript-heavy environments.
• Toolbox Mastery: Expertise in the usual suspects - Google Search Console, Ahrefs, and Semrush - and the ability to extract meaningful stories from the data.
• Agency Agility: Experience managing multiple client accounts and the ability to pivot priorities as projects evolve.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: You don't just spot a drop in traffic; you find the root cause and roll up your sleeves to fix it.
• Clear Communication: The ability to explain complex technical jargon to clients and colleagues in a way that is engaging and easy to digest.

What sets you apart

• You have a "get stuck in" attitude and aren't afraid to challenge the status quo.
• You take full ownership of your accounts and treat your clients' success as your own.
• You are genuinely curious about the future of digital and always looking for the next boundary to break.

We're challenging the 'Gender Confidence Gap,' which suggests that individuals will only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the criteria. Some of our best hires didn't check every box in the role description, so if you were about to rule yourself out, we still encourage you to apply!

Interview process

Interview processWe've designed our process with you in mind. This is as much an opportunity for you to make sure CTI Digital is right for you as you are for us.

Screening Stage - A 30-minute exploratory call with our Talent Team. A chance to explore the role and responsibilities.

2nd Stage - A video interview with our Head of Content. We'll probe around your commercial experience and approach to client relationships.

3rd Stage - A face to face interview with our Performance Marketing team. We don't do technical tests but love to geek out on some technical questions and dive deeper into your experience.

Offer - If we think it's a good fit, we'll make you an offer!

What's in it for you? 28 days annual leave, in addition to the bank holidays

Hybrid-working - we're in the office twice a week

Workplace nursery scheme

Health cash plan

Life insurance 2x annual salary

Cycle-to-work scheme

Flexible working hours

Employee well-being and mental health programme

Relaxed working environments - office dogs welcome!

Company socials and lots of fun!