🟥 Technical SEO Manager

🚀 ROLE OVERVIEW

Croud is a global, full service digital marketing agency with a unique business model, recently named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2024 and Performance Marketing Employer of the Year by PMW. Our unique business model helps businesses drive sustainable growth in the new world of marketing.

At Croud, we unlock potential by elevating our people, clients, and communities within a rapidly advancing and complex economy. We operate as a unique scaled network of Intelligent, Creative Specialists, enabling us to deliver superior brand outcomes and unlock potential for our people, our clients and our communities.

Our culture is strategically driven and inspired by a shared long-term vision. It is collaborative and connected, with a focus on continuous learning and mutual support. We are energised by future thinking, driving innovation to achieve better outcomes. We are instinctively generous, actively including and empowering our people. Above all, we are purpose-driven, committed to positively impacting our people, the planet, and our global communities.

The overall purpose of this role is to lead technical SEO on your clients, develop and implement successful strategies, drive innovation and manage a team of executives to ensure delivery is of the highest standard.

The Technical SEO Manager will work as part of the wider SEO team to deliver best-in-class technical SEO retainers and projects. The role will be dedicated to driving performance through the day-to-day management and effective implementation for a number of key client accounts.

📌 RESPONSIBILITIES

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Taking ownership of technical SEO retainers and projects across a range of industries

Developing and implementing successful SEO strategies

Conducting technical SEO audits, data analysis and competitor analysis

Leading on client meetings, including QBRs and regular calls

Presenting to senior stakeholders

Supporting with the development and implementation of Account Development Plans (ADPs)

Creating and delivering presentations, weekly updates and QBRs to a high standard

Ensuring adherence to all internal processes, including knowledge sharing and reporting

Working with the wider SEO team to deliver best-in-class service and results for clients

Managing a team of SEO Executives to deliver high quality work

Supporting SEO team members on technical SEO questions and providing training as required

🎯 PERSON SPECIFICATION

Strong technical SEO knowledge, including familiarity with JavaScript frameworks, Core Web Vitals and site migrations

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a technical SEO role

Ability to confidently speak to clients and senior stakeholders

Experience managing junior team members

Ability to manage multiple projects and clients simultaneously

Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

Excellent attention to detail, with an analytical and problem-solving mindset

Strong data analysis skills, with experience using tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console and Screaming Frog

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products, particularly Excel/Google Sheets, Word/Google Docs, and PowerPoint/Google Slides

Ability to work collaboratively within a team and to mentor junior team members

🎁 COMPANY BENEFITS

Croud operates a hybrid working model with a minimum of 3 days a week based in our London office and the remaining days from home if you wish.

Croud offers a clear path to progression for all members of staff. We are committed to offering development opportunities alongside a support system of regular performance reviews. The opportunities are endless!

On completion of the three-month probation period, every employee is eligible for the benefits listed on our careers site which include:

Sabbatical: Paid sabbatical at 7 years with an option to take it unpaid at 5 years

25 days holiday a year

Discretionary annual performance based incentive

Sale commission

Recruitment referrals bonus

Health & Wellbeing contribution

Ride to Work scheme

Railcard

Season Ticket loan

Home office chair and home office screen

Free fruit, breakfast cereals, snacks and tea & coffee in the office

Enhanced Primary and Secondary family leave as well as extended Parental Leave and Shared Family Leave

Life insurance and income protection

Medical Cash Plan

Pension

Curated 3rd party learning platform as well as access to Croud Campus (our bespoke learning and development platform)

IPA Membership

Peer to peer recognition scheme 'bonusly'

Team off-sites/regular socials

Year-round holiday parties

Flexible working options

Day to make a difference

Standard hours are from 9.00am to 5.30pm, there’s flexibility if agreed in advance with your line managers (it may also be necessary on occasions to work outside of these hours).

Croud is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. All candidates will be assessed based on merit, qualifications and their ability to perform the requirements of the role.

🌟 OUR VALUES

At Croud, our vision centres around the idea of unlocking potential. We do this by elevating everyone in an inclusive and progressive culture, empowering individuals to deliver their best work. This means we build better brand outcomes, and unlock potential for our people, our clients and our communities.

We live and breathe five core values that foster a culture where everyone can thrive. Our commitment to elevating each other is fundamental to both our cultural and business success. The ideal candidate will excel in and demonstrate the following:

In it together - our value on integration, collaboration and outcomes

Eye on the future - our value on futurism, creativity and passion

Generous in spirit - our value on people, development and inclusion

Do what you say - our value on integrity and accountability

Make a difference - our value on purpose and impact

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