SEO Manager
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£40,000 - £48,000 PA
About the Company:
Our client is a UK-based organisation committed to supporting former service personnel through advocacy, legal claims support and raising awareness of key issues such as Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL). They are a mission-led team of professionals working together to make a measurable difference in the lives of their clients.
About the Role:
This is a high-impact role, perfect for someone with a proven SEO track record who wants to apply their expertise in a purpose-driven environment. You will lead all aspects of organic search, from technical audits and content optimisation to authority building and reporting. Working alongside our PPC, social media, and content teams, you will ensure our digital presence is cohesive, compliant, and consistently driving quality leads for our client-focused initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive SEO strategy aligned with the clients marketing and organisational goals.
- Conduct detailed keyword research, competitor analysis, and content gap audits to inform campaigns.
- Lead on on-page optimisation (meta data, schema, internal linking, keyword targeting).
- Oversee technical SEO including crawlability, indexing, site architecture, Core Web Vitals, and mobile performance.
- Collaborate with developers to resolve site speed, UX, and technical SEO issues.
- Manage content optimisation, working with the content and comms team to improve rankings and organic traffic.
- Build and oversee authority strategies (ethical link-building, digital PR, partnerships).
- Set up and monitor SEO performance dashboards in GA4, GSC, and other relevant tools.
- Deliver clear, actionable monthly reports with insights non-technical stakeholders can understand.
- Keep up to date with algorithm changes and SEO trends, and ensure the client adapts appropriately.
- Support the planning and launch of new brand sites or campaign microsites with SEO best practice from day one.
Skills and Expertise:
- 3–4 years’ proven experience managing SEO strategy and implementation (agency or in-house).
- Strong working knowledge of tools such as GA4, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, Hotjar.
- Demonstrable results in improving organic visibility, keyword rankings, and lead generation.
- Strong grasp of technical SEO, including site architecture, page speed optimisation, and structured data.
- Skilled in content optimisation and able to brief writers on SEO best practice.
- Experience with link-building and authority campaigns (ethical/white-hat only).
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and communicate insights clearly.
- Organised, self-sufficient, and confident owning projects end to end.
- Collaborative and able to work closely with veterans, client-facing teams, and external stakeholders or agencies.
About Nova
At Nova Recruitment, we hold a wealth of experience and trade knowledge. We utilise expert search strategies and established industry connections to offer the best support for you and your business. Based in the heart of Manchester, we operate across the whole of the UK sourcing professionals across various sectors.
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