SEO Manager

  • Gingerkid Executive Search
  • City, Cardiff
  • Jul 24, 2025
Full time Sales & Marketing

Job Description

SEO Manager
Location:
Fully in-house, Cardiff
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum

We re looking for an SEO Manager who s focused on impact not just rankings and traffic, but leads, conversions and real business growth. You ll take ownership of our organic search strategy, leading a small team and driving measurable results through technical excellence, content alignment and smart, data-led decisions.

What You ll Be Doing

  • Leading a focused SEO team of two SEO Specialists and a Digital PR Executive
  • Collaborating closely with the SEO Content Manager to align strategy and execution
  • Monitoring SEO performance daily, weekly and monthly to identify wins, gaps and fixes
  • Analysing search trends and keyword opportunities to drive high-converting traffic
  • Responding confidently to algorithm updates and adapting strategy as needed
  • Identifying technical SEO issues and working with developers to implement fixes
  • Enhancing Core Web Vitals and overall site health for improved user experience
  • Auditing and optimising on-page elements to match search intent and boost conversions
  • Overseeing digital PR and link-building campaigns to grow domain authority
  • Monitoring link health and driving high-quality outreach
  • Embedding SEO best practices across teams through training and early input
  • Always connecting SEO performance to lead generation and business goals

What We re Looking For

  • Proven experience leading or mentoring an SEO team to deliver strong commercial outcomes
  • Strong knowledge of technical SEO, on-page optimisation and link-building strategies
  • Confident using tools like GA4, Google Search Console, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog and Looker Studio
  • Able to interpret data, spot trends and translate insights into clear actions
  • Commercial mindset with a proactive approach to solving problems
  • Excellent communicator comfortable bridging technical and non-technical teams
  • Highly organised, dependable and results-driven
  • Positive, can-do attitude and calm under pressure
  • Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across teams

Bonus Skills

  • Experience in the home-moving, property or legal sectors
  • Familiarity with HTML/CSS for streamlined collaboration with developers
  • Experience with server log analysis or automated SEO dashboards
  • Certifications in SEO, analytics or digital marketing (e.g. Google Analytics, Semrush)
  • Experience managing influencer or partnership outreach

Why You ll Love Working Here

A stunning, character-filled office in central Cardiff

Annual salary reviews and performance-based bonuses

Bupa healthcare, dental plans and wellbeing support

Paid time off for your birthday, workiversary and two-week Christmas break

Flexible working hours between 6 AM and 8 PM freedom to work your way

Friendly, collaborative culture with regular team lunches and socials

Free city centre parking, secure bike storage, showers and fitness studio access