SEO Lead / SEO Manager - Hampshire (Near Southampton – Hybrid Working 2 days in office per week) - £43k-£50k
We are partnered with an established, independent digital agency with a strong reputation across SEO, Digital PR, and Paid Media, who are looking to appoint an experienced SEO Lead / Manager to take ownership of their organic search offering.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior SEO to step into a role with real autonomy and strategic influence, shaping how SEO is delivered across the agency while leading a growing team.
Your role with involve:
As SEO Lead, you will own and shape the agency’s organic search function, working across a varied client portfolio to deliver measurable performance and long term growth.
This is a hands on leadership role, combining strategy, delivery oversight, and team development, while collaborating closely with internal teams across content, PR, and paid media.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of SEO specialists
- Establish best practices, processes, and delivery frameworks
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement
Strategy & Client Growth
- Own SEO strategy across key client accounts
- Present insights and performance updates to clients and stakeholders
- Identify opportunities to grow accounts and improve results
- Support new business pitches with SEO expertise
Delivery & Performance
- Oversee technical SEO, content optimisation, and link acquisition
- Ensure campaigns deliver against KPIs including traffic, rankings, and conversions
- Maintain high standards across delivery timelines and client expectations
Innovation
- Stay ahead of developments in SEO, including AI-driven search and evolving SERPs
- Introduce forward-thinking strategies to keep clients competitive
What we are looking for:
You are an experienced SEO professional, currently operating at Senior SEO Manager or SEO Lead level, with a strong track record in an agency environment.
You’re confident leading strategy and client conversations, while also being comfortable staying close to delivery when needed. You enjoy developing others and want a role where you can make a genuine impact.
We need you to have:
- Proven experience delivering SEO strategy within an agency environment
- Strong expertise across technical SEO, on-page optimisation, and search strategy
- Experience mentoring or managing team members
- Ability to translate data into clear, commercially focused insights
- Strong analytical skills (GA4, GSC, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog or similar)
- Experience managing performance against KPIs
Desirable:
- Experience integrating SEO with Digital PR
- Exposure to new business or commercial strategy
- Interest in AI, LLM visibility, and emerging search trends
This opportunity offers:
- Competitve salary (depending on experience)
- Hybrid working
- Genuine ownership of the SEO function
- Supportive, collaborative team culture
- Opportunity to shape strategy and progress your career
Hampshire (commutable from Southampton, Winchester, Portsmouth and surrounding areas)
If you are looking for a role where you can take ownership, influence strategy, and lead SEO in a growing agency environment, then apply now for immediate consideration!
