SEO Lead / SEO Manager - Hampshire (Near Southampton – Hybrid Working 2 days in office per week) - £43k-£50k
We are partnered with an established, independent digital agency with a strong reputation across SEO, Digital PR, and Paid Media, who are looking to appoint an experienced SEO Lead / Manager to take ownership of their organic search offering.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior SEO to step into a role with real autonomy and strategic influence, shaping how SEO is delivered across the agency while leading a growing team.
Your role with involve:
As SEO Lead, you will own and shape the agency’s organic search function, working across a varied client portfolio to deliver measurable performance and long term growth.
This is a hands on leadership role, combining strategy, delivery oversight, and team development, while collaborating closely with internal teams across content, PR, and paid media.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, mentor, and develop a team of SEO specialists
* Establish best practices, processes, and delivery frameworks
* Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement
Strategy & Client Growth
* Own SEO strategy across key client accounts
* Present insights and performance updates to clients and stakeholders
* Identify opportunities to grow accounts and improve results
* Support new business pitches with SEO expertise
Delivery & Performance
* Oversee technical SEO, content optimisation, and link acquisition
* Ensure campaigns deliver against KPIs including traffic, rankings, and conversions
* Maintain high standards across delivery timelines and client expectations
Innovation
* Stay ahead of developments in SEO, including AI-driven search and evolving SERPs
* Introduce forward-thinking strategies to keep clients competitive
What we are looking for:
You are an experienced SEO professional, currently operating at Senior SEO Manager or SEO Lead level, with a strong track record in an agency environment.
You’re confident leading strategy and client conversations, while also being comfortable staying close to delivery when needed. You enjoy developing others and want a role where you can make a genuine impact.
We need you to have:
* Proven experience delivering SEO strategy within an agency environment
* Strong expertise across technical SEO, on-page optimisation, and search strategy
* Experience mentoring or managing team members
* Ability to translate data into clear, commercially focused insights
* Strong analytical skills (GA4, GSC, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog or similar)
* Experience managing performance against KPIs
Desirable:
* Experience integrating SEO with Digital PR
* Exposure to new business or commercial strategy
* Interest in AI, LLM visibility, and emerging search trends
This opportunity offers:
* Competitve salary (depending on experience)
* Hybrid working
* Genuine ownership of the SEO function
* Supportive, collaborative team culture
* Opportunity to shape strategy and progress your career
Hampshire (commutable from Southampton, Winchester, Portsmouth and surrounding areas)
If you are looking for a role where you can take ownership, influence strategy, and lead SEO in a growing agency environment, then apply now for immediate consideration