Technical SEO Manager

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.The vision of House Digital and what we are all about.House Digital is an award winning, Prolific North Top 50 Digital Agency. We are a full-service digital marketing and training company, delivering strategic, innovative and results-driven solutions. We specialise in integrated, multi-channel campaigns and operate heavily in e-commerce. We have a scientific approach to digital marketing, with a huge emphasis on hypothesis testing and learning, to be better able to predict results for our clients. Our strategy is to reduce the risk of spending BIG on digital by making activity and results as predictable, controllable and as accurate as can be.At House we think outside the box and take ownership of performance. We call ourselves the architects for our clients' extraordinary growth. We do this by thinking smarter, delivering quicker, and acting more commercially than the competition, and we do it through innovation, insightful action and long-term partnerships with brands.We are unlike the channel centric agencies that sell on hours and report on sessions and impressions. We know for extraordinary growth, that is both aggressive and unsustainable, that we must strengthen internal teams, outsmart the competitor and strategise for the future digital landscape.The core purpose of your job role.The Technical SEO Manager is a key member of House Digital’s SEO team, responsible for driving technical performance across client accounts. They will lead on technical SEO strategy, delivery, and innovation - personally owning high-impact projects and collaborating closely with Account Managers and clients to ensure our technical work directly improves performance and aligns with business goals.They will contribute to the growth of House’s technical SEO offering by using automation, AI, and scalable processes to help improve quality and efficiency. They’ll also support the wider team through knowledge sharing, helping strengthen our technical capability across the agency.WHAT you’re here to do…The responsibilities, duties & tasks you are expected to deliver when performing your job role.Technical strategy & implementationDevelop and implement technical SEO strategies across House Digital’s client base, aligned to commercial KPIs and business priorities.Deliver core technical SEO activities — from audits and health checks to migration projects — ensuring recommendations drive measurable improvements in visibility, traffic and conversions.Collaborate with colleagues and clients to scope, prioritise and implement technical changes.Contribute to meaningful client reports and performance reviews, ensuring technical activity is clearly linked to outcomes.Monitor and analyse client performance using server log analysis, crawl data, analytics platforms and dashboards.Stay up to date on algorithm changes, SEO trends, and SERP innovations - proactively evolving our strategies in response.Support improvements to the speed and quality of technical outputs by contributing ideas for automation, dashboards, scripts, or AI workflows.Help develop and refine technical SEO processes, templates, and documentation, making our work more consistent and scalable.Help maintain templates, documentation and tools that strengthen technical SEO delivery across the team.Share ideas that keep our technical SEO work modern and effective.Client consulting & communicationAct as the lead technical consultant on priority accounts - offering commercial, data-led advice in both written and verbal formats.Join client meetings and pitches to present strategies, explain technical issues and outline ROI opportunities.Identify and scope upsell and cross-sell opportunities across your client portfolio and support the new business process.Work closely with SEO Account Managers to ensure all technical deliverables are understood, implemented and integrated into the wider digital strategy.People & cultureRun or contribute to internal training sessions, knowledge shares and innovation sprints.Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, shared learning and technical excellence.Help manage internal workflows, support SEO team members and escalate risks to leadership where needed.Ensure that timesheets are completed accurately and on time.Promote a positive, inclusive and collaborative team culture.Champion House Digital's values: total transparency, continual improvement, strong team spirit, and prioritising fun.In addition, you will be expected to undertake any other task, deemed to be reasonable and appropriate to this role, as directed by your line manager.HOW you will deliver in the job role…The knowledge and experience you are expected to apply when performing your job role.3+ years’ hands-on experience in technical SEO, ideally within an agency or consultancy setting.Track record of driving meaningful performance improvements through technical work on complex websites.Experience leading technical audits, website migrations, and complex technical SEO areas such as site speed optimisation.Skilled in advanced technical SEO techniques, including server log analysis, rendering diagnostics, and international SEO.Confident using key SEO tools such as Screaming Frog, Sitebulb, Ahrefs, Semrush, Google Search Console, GA4, Looker Studio.Experience collaborating directly with account/project managers, digital designers and marketers in an agile workflow.Strong analytical skills with the ability to prioritise issues based on effort vs. impact.Clear written and verbal communicator - comfortable simplifying technical topics for clients and internal stakeholders.Demonstrated ability to support new business activity - including pitching, proposal input, and identifying growth opportunities.The WAY you’re expected to behave and demonstrate the House Digital values…The behaviours you will need to demonstrate when delivering the WHAT and applying the HOW.GETTING BETTER EVERY DAYYou encourage and provide opportunities for continuous learning for your team.You drive strong results for our clients by setting clear goals and tracking progress regularly.You give actionable, constructive feedback to help team members grow.You celebrate both incremental improvements and major successes.You stay calm and focused under pressure and foster a growth mindset within the team, where mistakes are seen as learning opportunities.You role model continuous improvement by encouraging change and seeking your own development opportunities.BEING TOTALLY TRANSPARENTYou foster an environment where transparency is encouraged & rewarded.You set clear expectations and provide clear, regular updates on team goals and performance.You address issues openly and directly, never leaving uncertainty for the team.You encourage team members to share their thoughts and concerns without fear of judgement.You make decisions in a transparent way, explaining the reasoning behind them.You share both positive and constructive feedback respectfully.CREATING A FAMILY UNITYou build strong, supportive relationships within the team, treating everyone like family.You promote a culture of inclusion, where everyone feels trusted, valued and heard.You show kindness and empathy towards team members' personal challenges or achievements.You encourage teamwork and a "we're in this together" mindset.You ensure that team members know they can rely on you to support them in tough times.You develop a sense of belonging by prioritising team cohesion and unity.PRIORITISING FUNYou create a work environment that encourages fun, creativity and enjoyment.You find time to recognise and celebrate both individual and team successes.You lead by example, balancing work with moments of fun and lightness.You encourage a positive, inclusive atmosphere where humour is welcomed.you foster team bonding through regular team-building activities.You support team members in finding joy and meaning in their work.The results you are expected to deliver and how your performance will be measured.Completion of high-quality audits, migration support, diagnostics and implementations - on time and to a high standard.Clear impact of technical activity on key SEO KPIs: visibility, traffic, conversions, site speed and crawl/index health as examples.Contributions to the development and refinement of technical SEO services, tools and delivery processes.Client satisfaction & commercial contributionPositive client feedback and strong retention across accounts where you play a technical lead role.Measurable business impact: improved client performance, increased revenue through upsells and successful new business contributions.Clear linkage between technical recommendations and commercial outcomes in reports and meetings.Team support & cultureTangible contributions to team knowledge, documentation and internal processes.Demonstration of the House Digital values and positive feedback from internal teams and colleagues.Visibility and presence as a key contributor within the SEO team.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionMarketing and SalesIndustriesAdvertising ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at House Digital UK by 2xGet notified about new Search Engine Optimization Manager jobs in Manchester, England, United Kingdom.Manchester, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoManchester, England, United Kingdom 6 days agoManchester, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoGreater Manchester, England, United Kingdom 3 days agoManchester, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoManchester, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoDigital Creator and Social Media ManagerManchester, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoManchester, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoBury, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoPartner Brand Marketing Manager - 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