SEO Manager - Team Lead

Uprated • Full-time • Bournemouth, GB • 1w ago

Uprated continues to expand, we are looking to welcome an SEO Manager to join our talented team, lead our SEO department and play a key role in shaping organic search strategy across our growing list of clients, many of which are household names.

This role leads the planning and execution of SEO strategies across a portfolio of client accounts. You'll own technical, on-page and off-page activity, drive content and link build strategy, manage reporting and insights, and mentor junior team members - all with the aim of delivering meaningful, measurable search performance.

Our clients predominantly sit in the ecommerce, outdoors, home and lifestyle and beauty sectors, so you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of ambitious projects and engage with a wide range of audiences.

We offer a relaxed office environment on the top floor of an art deco building in the Lansdowne area of central Bournemouth, while being only a short walk from the beach.

This role will offer flexible options for splitting time between the office and working remotely. Whilst we anticipate this to be a full-time position, we are also open to flexible working days and hours for the right candidate.

This role will be a Team Lead position and has significant scope to develop into more senior roles based on performance.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

This role sits at the heart of our SEO team and involves ownership of the following activities:

Lead the development and delivery of SEO strategies across multiple client accounts
Own technical SEO audits, prioritisation frameworks, and implementation oversight
Drive keyword research, competitor analysis, and content gap identification at a strategic level
Review and direct the optimisation of website content, metadata, and internal linking structures
Manage and interpret client performance data using tools such as Google Analytics, Search Console, and platforms like SEMrush or Ahrefs
Deliver clear, insight-led performance reports and strategic recommendations to clients
Act as a senior SEO point of contact in client meetings, presentations, and calls
Collaborate closely with our digital marketing, development, and client service teams to ensure SEO is integrated into broader strategies
Mentor and support junior members of the SEO team, helping to develop their skills and output
Lead internal agency SEO activity, improving organic visibility and contributing to new business growth
Stay at the forefront of SEO best practices, algorithm developments, and industry trends, bringing proactive recommendations to clients and the team

This is an outline Job Description and employees are expected to undertake other duties as directed.

Required Skills & Experience

If you have the following skills, we'd love to hear from you.

5+ years of hands-on SEO experience, ideally within an agency environment
Proven track record of delivering organic growth across ecommerce or consumer-facing brands
Deep knowledge of key SEO tools: Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Screaming Frog, SEMrush, Ahrefs, or similar
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into clear strategic recommendations
Experience managing and presenting to clients at a senior level
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to lead client conversations
A proactive, solutions-first attitude with the ability to identify and act on opportunities independently
Strong project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple campaigns simultaneously
Experience mentoring or managing junior team members is desirable
Genuine passion for SEO and a curiosity about where the industry is heading

What's In It For You?