SEO Manager (3 month contract)

Manchester - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About CTI

Join 150 strategists and specialists who refuse to settle creating bold digital experiences for ambitious brands since 2004. Were a full-service digital agency delivering strategic consultancy web development and digital marketing to drive demand online. Using over two decades of industry experience we provide next-gen solutions as part of lasting partnerships with hundreds of clients from Chester Zoo and Zip World to Balfour Beatty and Mind.

What makes us different

We break new ground. Youll work on innovative projects using the latest technologies before they hit the mainstream. We celebrate calculated risks and learn fast from every experiment.
We get stuck in together. Genuine collaboration across all departments. Your ideas matter here regardless of your role or how long youve been with us.
We stay curious. Continuous learning is essential. Youll have dedicated time and budget for development working alongside industry experts who are genuinely invested in your success.
We own it. Full accountability and autonomy over your work means youll build client relationships see real-world impact and be recognised when you go the extra mile.

Our Performance Marketing team lives at the intersection of data and technical excellence. We arent just looking for rankings; were looking to solve complex digital puzzles. We work hand-in-hand with our Engineering and Commerce teams ensuring that SEO isnt just an afterthought but a foundational element of every site we build. Were a group of curious solution-oriented specialists who thrive on uncovering the why behind the data.

What youll be doing

As an SEO Manager at CTI youll be the technical guardian of our clients organic visibility. Youll go beyond standard keyword research to deconstruct site architectures and lead the strategy for high-stakes migrations and complex builds.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Deep-Dives: Conduct comprehensive technical audits to identify and fix crawlability indexation and rendering issues.
Strategic Roadmapping: Develop and execute long-term SEO strategies that align with broader business goals and digital transformation projects.
Migration Mastery: Lead the SEO workstream for site migrations ensuring zero loss in equity and a seamless transition for users and search engines.
Collaborative Consultation: Act as a bridge between marketing and development providing clear actionable technical specifications to our engineering teams.
Data Storytelling: Use data to illustrate performance trends providing stakeholders with clear insights and a roadmap for continuous growth.
Innovation Hunting: Keep your finger on the pulse of the industry - from AIs impact on search to the latest algorithm shifts - and turn that knowledge into a competitive advantage for our clients.

What experience you need to be successful

What experience you need to be successful

To thrive in this role youll need to be a technical enthusiast who loves the nuts and bolts of how the web works.

Key qualities include:

Technical Fluency: A deep understanding of site architecture Core Web Vitals and how search engines interact with JavaScript-heavy environments.
Toolbox Mastery: Expertise in the usual suspects - Google Search Console Ahrefs and Semrush - and the ability to extract meaningful stories from the data.
Agency Agility: Experience managing multiple client accounts and the ability to pivot priorities as projects evolve.
Problem-Solving Mindset: You dont just spot a drop in traffic; you find the root cause and roll up your sleeves to fix it.
Clear Communication: The ability to explain complex technical jargon to clients and colleagues in a way that is engaging and easy to digest.

What sets you apart:

You have a get stuck in attitude and arent afraid to challenge the status quo.
You take full ownership of your accounts and treat your clients success as your own.
You are genuinely curious about the future of digital and always looking for the next boundary to break.

Were challenging the Gender Confidence Gap which suggests that individuals will only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the criteria. Some of our best hires didnt check every box in the role description so if you were about to rule yourself out we still encourage you to apply!

Required Experience:

Manager

About CTIJoin 150 strategists and specialists who refuse to settle creating bold digital experiences for ambitious brands since 2004. Were a full-service digital agency delivering strategic consultancy web development and digital marketing to drive demand online. Using over two decades of industry e...