SEO Account Manager - 'Best Place to Work' Culture. London / Hybrid

Great SEO. Better culture. One agency.

Some agencies talk about culture. We have the awards to prove it.

Distinctly is an independent digital marketing agency with a 5-star Glassdoor rating and a Best Workplace for Wellbeing award. We're based in Old Street (hybrid, 2 days in) and we're looking for an SEO Strategist who's ready to take ownership of ambitious campaigns for brands like Arsenal, Wilkinson Sword, Zalando, and JVC.

If you're commercially aware, love organic search, and want to grow somewhere that genuinely invests in its people - we'd love to hear from you.

The Role at a Glance:

SEO Account Manager
Old Street, London 2 days per week / Hybrid Working
£35,000 £40,000
Plus Benefits Package Including 28 days holiday (Plus Bank Holidays) + Health Insurance

Pedigree:
5 Glassdoor Rating
2025 Best Use of Search Retail/Ecommerce (SEO)
Best Workplaces for Women 2025 (Small)
Best Workplaces in Advertising, Media & Marketing 2025 (Small & Medium)
Best Workplace for Wellbeing 2023
Great Place to Work 2023

Our Founder Tom is celebrated in the Agency Hackers Growth Index Top

Clients include: Wilkinson Sword, Arsenal, Watford FC, JVC, Kenwood, Zoggs, KellyLoves and Zalando

An agency is only as good as its people. We recruit and retain the best!

Fun, supportive and hard-working team. Don t believe us? Check out our Glassdoor 5 stars!

Fosters your growth and amazing company culture
An excellent team & high standards of work
Great company to work for, lots of freedom
Friendly agency with a supportive culture

About Us:

We are Distinctly. With over 10 years experience, we are an independent digital marketing agency specialising in SEO, PPC, digital PR and content.

From website migrations and technical SEO to content strategy and digital PR campaigns, we challenge the status quo daily to deliver meaningful business outcomes for our clients.

The SEO Account Manager Role:

We re looking for an SEO Account Manager with a strong understanding of how organic search drives visibility, leads and revenue in competitive markets.

You ll take ownership of a portfolio of clients, leading strategy and campaign delivery, while collaborating with internal specialists across content, PR and PPC to achieve results.

We have a proven track record of developing talent, with all SEO managers promoted internally. You ll benefit from tailored training, clear progression opportunities, and ongoing support for both professional and personal growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Account management of up to 5 organic clients with responsibility for strategy and performance
• Develop and implement SEO campaigns aligned to client business goals
• Analyse client websites to identify performance issues and opportunities
• Conduct market and competitor research to inform strategy
• Deliver on-page optimisation and collaborate with content teams on onsite improvements
• Improve visibility in AI Search, including reporting and testing new tactics
• Conduct technical SEO analysis and support projects such as website migrations

About You:

• 2+ years SEO experience within an agency environment
• Strong data analysis skills and experience using industry tools
• Solid knowledge across key SEO areas (technical, on-page, content, ecommerce, international, local)
• Proven track record of improving organic visibility, leads and revenue
• Strong understanding of integrated organic strategy (SEO, digital PR, content & organic social)
• Excellent communication skills with both clients and internal teams
• Strong client management skills with commercial awareness

Why Distinctly?

There are some great perks including: agency bonus scheme, 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays), private health insurance, allocated training budget and a strong focus on continuous personal development.

You ll also benefit from a sensible work/life balance and being part of a friendly, fun and sociable team.

We are a flexible working employer and do our best to accommodate individual working preferences.

You must be within a commutable distance of our Old Street office and able to attend at least 2 days per week.

We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship, so you will need to be currently living in the UK with the right to work in the UK to apply.

We value diversity, equity and inclusion. We celebrate unique contributions, provide equal opportunities and strive to build an inclusive culture.

Interested? Apply here for a fast-track path to the Hiring Manager.

Your Experience / Background / Previous Roles May Include:
SEO Account Manager, SEO Executive, SEO Specialist, Digital Marketing Executive, Search Engine Optimisation, SEO Analyst.

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