Job Description
SEO Manager – Travel Marketing Agency
Location: Manchester (Hybrid – 1 day per week in office)
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Reporting to: Head of Digital
About U
sWe are a growing digital marketing agency specialising in the travel and tourism sector. Our clients range from tour operators and destination marketing organisations to travel technology providers, hospitality brands and online travel businesses. We combine data-driven strategy, creative content and technical expertise to help clients increase visibility, bookings and revenue
.Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced SEO Manager to lead organic search strategy across a portfolio of travel-sector clients
.
The Ro
leAs SEO Manager, you will take ownership of SEO performance across multiple client accounts, developing and implementing strategies that drive measurable business growth. You will work closely with content, paid media, development and client services teams to ensure SEO is integrated throughout our clients' digital marketing activit
y.This is a hybrid role, with one day per week spent in our Manchester office and the remainder worked remotel
y.
Key Responsibilit
iesSEO Strat
* egyDevelop and deliver SEO strategies tailored to individual client objectiv
* es.Identify opportunities to increase organic traffic, visibility, leads and bookin
* gs.Conduct technical SEO audits and oversee implementation of recommendatio
* ns.Stay up to date with search engine algorithm changes and industry developmen
ts.
Technical
* SEOManage site audits covering crawlability, indexation, site architecture and performa
* nce.Work with developers to resolve technical SEO iss
* ues.Monitor and improve Core Web Vitals and website performa
* nce.Ensure best practice implementation across client websi
tes.
Content & Trave
* l SEOLead keyword research and content planning initiat
* ives.Develop content strategies targeting destinations, travel experiences and commercial search opportuni
* ties.Support content teams with SEO briefs and optimisation recommendat
* ions.Identify seasonal and emerging travel search tr
ends.
Reporting & Ana
* lyticsTrack and report on key SEO KPIs including rankings, traffic, conversions and re
* venue.Use GA4, Search Console, Looker Studio and leading SEO platforms to provide actionable ins
* ights.Present performance reports and strategic recommendations to cl
ients.
Client Man
* agementAct as the lead SEO contact for assigned c
* lients.Build strong client relationships through regular communication and strategic consul
* tation.Lead SEO discussions during review meetings and planning se
* ssions.Support new business opportunities with audits, proposals and pitch present
ations.
Skills & Ex
perienceE
* ssentialMinimum 3 years' experience in SEO, preferably within an agency envi
* ronment.Strong technical SEO ex
* pertise.Proven experience managing multiple client accounts simulta
* neously.Excellent knowl
* edge of:Google Ana
* lytics 4Google Search
* ConsoleScream
* ing FrogAhrefs and/or
* SemrushLooke
* r StudioStrong analytical and problem-solving
* skills.Excellent written and verbal communication
skills.
* DesirableExperience working with travel, tourism, hospitality or leisur
* e brands.Understanding of internati
* onal SEO.Experience with digital PR and authority-building c
* ampaigns.Familiarity with AI-assisted SEO and content w
* orkflows.Experience mentoring junior team
members.
Wha
* t We OfferSalary up to £50,000 depending on e
* xperience.Hybrid working with only one day per week in our Manchest
* er office.Flexible working en
* vironment.Company pensi
* on scheme.Professional development and traini
* ng budget.Opportunity to work with leading travel and touri
* sm brands.Supportive agency culture with clear progression oppo
rtunities.