SEO Lead / SEO Manager

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