SEO Manager in Folkestone

Job Description

ROLE : SEO Manager

DEPARTMENT : Client Services - SEO Team

LOCATION : Folkestone, Kent, UK (The candidate will need to be based in the UK as they will be required to visit our office in Folkestone for training/team days/client meetings. This is a hybrid role with a minimum of three days a week in our office.)

DURATION : Permanent, Full Time.

PACKAGE : £27,000-£37,000 DOE

Are you looking for your next career opportunity to truly thrive in a role focusing on SEO?

Sleeping Giant Media is a multi award winning business with clients across the UK and Europe and we are looking for a proactive and inspiring SEO Manager to join our dynamic team. As an integral part of our SEO department, you will work closely with the SEO Lead, Senior SEO Manager and Head of SEO to refine and develop our SEO offerings. Your expertise will drive the strategic delivery of top-tier SEO services to our key clients, ensuring exceptional standards and innovative solutions.

Why consider Sleeping Giant Media? To Awaken Potential... Yours, our Giants and our Clients! That’s our mission.

Would our ambition to develop an incredible working environment committed to Health & Wellbeing, Diversity, Flexibility, Inclusivity, Excellence, Community, and Sustainability inspire you?

And finally, would you love to be part of the team of Giants that achieves our Times Top 100 Employer status, an industry-leading Employee Net Promoter Score and our Carbon Negative Commitment?

If the answer is yes, and you feel that this specific role is right for you, then we want to talk.

You should expect all the usual benefits, unlimited holiday, health plans, cash plans, paid sick, flexible working, etc…But most importantly, the flexibility, support, and encouragement to develop your own career are in line with our mission to Awaken Potential.

Overview

We’re looking for an implementer, facilitator, and inspiring team leader. In your role, you will shape the SEO landscape of our agency, ensuring the delivery of effective and cutting-edge strategies that resonate with our clients and align with their business objectives.

In addition to being passionate about SEO and digital marketing, we also want someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to lead a team towards achieving exceptional results. Someone with a strong aptitude for training and managing team members, ensuring they are equipped with the latest skills and knowledge to excel in their roles and contribute effectively to our collective goals.

About The Role

The Role:

• Develop and implement SEO strategies in collaboration with Account Managers and the SEO pod.

• Manage the workload of team members, delegating tasks, facilitating weekly strategy meetings and help develop the SEO skills of the team. 

• Directly liaise with key clients, reporting on performance and exploring opportunities for growth.

• Foster the professional growth of the SEO pod, enhancing both soft and technical skills.

• Engage in commercial modelling and ROI forecasting to maximise client success.

• Uphold the highest standards of quality assurance across all client and team activities

• Ensure adherence to best practices within the team and the clients we work with, and continually develop your own skills to keep at the top of the SEO game

The Person:

• Passion and aptitude for SEO, with a Google Analytics Certification.

• Proficiency in tools such as Google Analytics, Screaming Frog, SEMrush, and Google Search Console.

• Thorough understanding of search ranking factors and key algorithm updates.

• Exceptional time management and team leadership abilities.

• Be able to prioritise, manage your own time and your own workload.

• Ability to manage key stakeholders, internally and externally.

• Ability to work to tight deadlines

• Confident in attention to detail, spotting errors quickly and effectively.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Excellent communication skills.

The Team:

Our team consists of individuals at various stages of their professional development, ranging from seasoned veterans to those just beginning their careers. Working closely with the broader client team, they adopt a One Team approach that prioritises client growth and satisfaction above all else. This client-first strategy is central to our operations. Each team member is committed to excelling in their role, advancing the company's objectives, and providing outstanding service to our clients.

Together:

The company itself started in 2008, and part of that success is through our values - we all have to wear CAPES. That is, we have to be a great Communicator, Accountable, Positive, Effective, and Self-Aware. To celebrate our Giant heroes, we make sure everyone is well taken care of. Our Giants can expect a healthcare cash plan, shopping rewards and discounts, unlimited holiday, and a fair bit more. We want to make our Giants more than just a namesake, so will recognise achievements not only through these benefits, but through serious opportunities for learning and progression. What are you waiting for?

Requirements:

• Strong technical background in SEO

• Experience in developing SEO strategy and tactics 

• People management experience

• Organisation / project management skills

• Experience using industry SEO & Reporting tools like: Google Analytics, Screaming Frog, SEMRush, Google Search Console and Keyword Tracking tools.

• Both written and spoken English to a high standard

• An excellent grasp of mathematics and basic statistics

• A keen ability to problem-solve and find solutions

• Prioritisation, time and workload management

• Evidenced passion for working in the digital marketing industry essential

• Informal or formal qualifications are preferred, but not necessary

Benefits:

• £27,000 - £37,000 basic depending on experience + Benefits

• Supported autonomy in the role

• Healthcare cashplan for you and your children, including money back on dental, optical, and skeletal services, referrals, and 24/7 access to both doctors and counsellors

• Flexible Working - WOW policy

• EAP scheme

• Free lunches, drinks, and snacks

• Office - games, gaming, sports tables

• Training, conferences, external training

• Social days & nights out

• Pension options (inc salary sacrifice)

• Christmas and Summer Parties

• Involvement in charity

• Birthday's off

• Financial advice support

• Additional benefits after probation:

  • 10 days sick

  • Unlimited Holiday

We welcome people from all walks of life, so if you’d like us to make any adjustments for you to be able to take part in our recruitment, just let us know. 

The candidate will need to be based in the UK as they will be required to visit our office in Folkestone for training/team days/client meetings. This is a hybrid role with a minimum of three days a week in our office.

PLEASE NOTE: Our interview process will involve getting in touch with you over email - never WhatsApp. And we will never ask for any payment or payment information from you. If in doubt, just get in touch!

Skills Needed

About The Company

We’re looking for driven, passionate, and knowledgeable individuals. If you’re just starting on your journey, you need to want to learn, to put in the effort, and to recognise opportunities. If you’re already on your career path, you need to be good at what you do, and want to help others in their journeys! But above all, you’ll need to wear CAPES - That is, you have to be a great Communicator, Accountable, Positive, Effective, and Self-Aware. This world is all about growth, and you’ll be no different.

Company Culture

In a nutshell, Sleeping Giant Media is a unique collective of highly skilled and dedicated people who support one another to achieve fantastic heights of both professional and personal growth. We want our people to feel valued, empowered, confident (and competent), and above all - like a Giant!Be a part of a team that, in the words of Nikki “doesn’t have a mean person among them - and I’ve been looking”, somewhere that "People and Culture" are not just words, but a living organism, and where you’ll be lambasted if you like egg sandwiches (Just ask Ben A).

Desired Criteria

• Evidenced passion for working in the digital marketing industry essential

Required Criteria

• Strong technical background in SEO
• Experience in developing SEO strategy and tactics
• People management experience
• Experience using industry SEO & Reporting tools like: Google Analytics, Screaming Frog, SEMRush, Google Search Console and Keyword Tracking tools.
• Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines
• Confident in attention to detail, spotting errors quickly and effectively
• High levels of communication
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• An excellent grasp of mathematics and basic statistics
• A keen ability to problem solve and find solutions
• Organisation, project management skills, prioritisation, time and workload management

Closing Date Sunday 9th June, 2024