Job Title: SEO & PPC Manager
Location: Darlington (hybrid - 3 days in office minimum)
Salary: Up to £30,000 depending on experience and full time/part time position
Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time (depending on workload)

About the Role

We are looking for a driven and data-led SEO & PPC Manager with a strong focus on paid advertising management and technical SEO. This role is ideal for someone with 2-4 years’ experience who wants to take real ownership of performance marketing and play a key role in generating high-quality leads for the our clients.

You’ll manage paid campaigns, carry out technical SEO improvements, measure performance through GA4/GTM, and work closely with the wider commercial team to ensure we’re consistently reaching the right audiences.

This is an opportunity to play a strategic role in shaping our digital growth while continuing to develop your skills across both PPC and SEO.

Key Responsibilities

Paid Advertising (PPC)

Plan, build and manage Google Ads, Meta Ads, and other paid media campaigns
Conduct ongoing optimisation including keyword strategy, audience targeting, bidding, creative testing and landing page recommendations
Implement conversion tracking and ensure accurate attribution through GA4 and Google Tag Manager
Produce performance reports and provide insight-led recommendations to improve lead quality and ROI

Technical SEO

Conduct regular technical SEO audits
Identify and resolve sitemap and site performance issues
Support improvements to Core Web Vitals and overall site speed
Optimise metadata, structured content and on-page elements based on SEO best practice
Collaborate with developers to ensure technical changes are implemented effectively

Analytics & Reporting

Monitor key KPIs across paid and organic channels, ensuring accurate data collection and reporting
Build dashboards and reports to present results and opportunities clearly to internal teams
Use insights to guide strategy across digital activity

Commercial Contribution

Work closely with clients to improve lead quality and understand customer behaviour
Assist in planning digital campaigns aligned with commercial objectives
Keep up to date with industry changes, best practice and platform updates

Skills & Experience RequiredEssential

2-4 years’ hands-on experience in digital marketing, including managing PPC campaigns and technical SEO auditing
Working knowledge of Google Ads, Meta Ads, GA4, Google Tag Manager and Google Search Console
Confidence using SEO tools (SE Ranking, Screaming Frog, Ahrefs/SEMrush etc.)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to translate data into actionable insights
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

Desirable

Experience in B2B and B2C lead generation
Experience in Google Merchant Centre or other e-commerce aggregators
Understanding of conversion rate optimisation and landing page best practice
Experience with CMS platforms (e.g. WordPress, Laravel, Shopify etc.)
Experience using reporting software such as Google Looker Studio
Familiarity with lead tracking solutions such as WhatConverts

What We Offer

Hybrid working options after onboarding period
Professional development and training budget
Opportunity to take ownership of key performance channels
Career progression to management
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Potential opportunity for part-time work, depending on workload.

Who This Role Will Suit

A Digital Marketing, SEO or PPC Executive ready to take the next step
A PPC specialist wanting more exposure to SEO
An SEO executive keen to expand into paid media
Someone who enjoys autonomy, problem-solving and working closely with commercial teams

A Few Of Our Perks..

28 Days Off: A generous holiday allowance including your birthday off and a full Christmas shutdown, so you can properly rest and recharge.
Personal Development Fund: Annual budget to support your learning - whether it's a new qualification, course, or conference
Early Finish: A nice Friday flyer every other week to start the weekend early.
Creative Fridays: Time set aside each month to explore new tools, platforms or ideas outside of client work
Paid Volunteering Days: Give back to the community with a day or two each year to volunteer for causes you care about
Modern Office + An Office Dog: A relaxed, welcoming space with collaborative zones, quiet corners - and a friendly office pup!
Regular Team Socials: From relaxed lunches, office BBQs and pool competitions to full-on adventures - we like to celebrate wins and unwind as a team
Free Spotify Subscription: Soundtrack your day with a Premium account on us, whether you're powering through tasks or winding down.
Birthday Day Off: Enjoy a well-earned day off to celebrate your birthday, on us
Extra Days Off at Christmas: A little festive bonus - we close the office for extra time over Christmas, so you can properly switch off.
Rijo Coffee Machine: Great ideas start with great coffee - enjoy unlimited, bean-to-cup brews, right in the office.
Latest Equipment: From laptops to monitors, we’ll make sure you’ve got the tools you need to do your best work.

Deadline for applications: Friday 23rd April 2026

*Please note: We are not accepting unsolicited CVs or approaches from recruitment agencies at this time. Any submissions received will be treated as gifts and will not establish or imply any contractual relationship.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Sick pay
Work from home

Ability to commute/relocate:

Darlington DL3 7EH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

Please list some results you've achieved in your previous campaigns

Experience:

PPC Campaign Management: 2 years (required)
SEO: 2 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Darlington DL3 7EH

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