SEO Manager

To support continued growth, we are looking for an SEO Manager to join our team.

Location: Chesterfield, Manchester or Birmingham

Job type: Full time, permanent. 35 hours per week

Salary: £35-42k (depending on experience)

Working model: In-office / Hybrid - remote

Benefits: ‘Employment Ownership Trust (EOT)’ tax-free company bonus scheme; flexible working; gym membership; regular team building events and socials. Access to Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.

Career & Personal Development: Learning and development programme, continuous professional development opportunities, well-being programme

Life at CNS

As one of the fastest growing regional agencies in the UK, there's a real sense of excitement at CNS where nothing stands still for long. We continue to grow the teams across all departments to allow us to add to the existing talent who are driving significant growth for our clients and for CNS.

Our company vision is to make CNS the best place to work in media. We offer a generous benefits package and a great environment; allowing our teams to enjoy their work, to learn and to make a real difference.

We have offices in Chesterfield, Manchester and Birmingham with aspirations to expand further. We work with well-known national brands as well as regional clients. We are a results-led agency and have been awarded Winner of ‘Campaign Best Places to Work 2024’, ‘Highly Commended in The Drum Awards Marketing EMEA’ and ‘Best Media Planning & Buying Agency (Large)’ at the 2023 UK Agency Awards, ‘Best Media Buying Agency (Global)’ at the 2024 Global Agency Awards. We’re also certified advertising partners with Google, Meta and Microsoft.

About the Role

To support continued growth, we are looking for an SEO Manager to join our team.

The successful candidate will be able to hit the ground running managing & delivering SEO strategy for our existing clients. You will become an integral part of our digital marketing team, working on a variety of exciting client accounts, with lots of opportunities for progression as part of our Digital Marketing growth plan.

Highlights of the role

  • We’re seeking a skilled SEO Manager who’s passionate about driving exceptional results.
  • CNS have a well established digital marketing team. The SEO Manager role will take the lead in all things SEO and help shape the future of SEO at CNS.
  • We need a dedicated expert to lead our clients’ SEO strategies, grow their organic presence and provide regular client comms.
  • Understanding how SEO can compliment other media & digital marketing activity is important.
  • If this sounds like your ideal role, we’d love to hear from you

What does success look like?

  • Using analytical skills to identify trends and opportunities for client SEO strategy.
  • Creating research to inform new business proposals and supporting the sales team.
  • Reporting on SEO strategy performance to clients and at times, senior team members.
  • Prioritising own workload.
  • Conducting competitor research.
  • Creating client reassurance and building strong relationships.
  • Keeping clients informed of campaign performance and opportunities.
  • Being an expert across the ever-changing SEO landscape.

The ideal candidate will have…

  • At least 4+ years of relevant experience.
  • Strong work ethic, a passion for digital marketing and continuous self learning.
  • Agency experience is desirable, but not essential.

CNS Media Ltd are passionate about creating a workplace that promotes and celebrates diversity. We are committed to attracting, recruiting, retaining and developing a diverse workforce. Our diversity and uniqueness not only drives but empowers our creativity.