Senior SEO Content Manager

About the role

Lead content-focused SEO strategies for major UK and international clients. This position blends strategic client leadership with hands-on content SEO skills, guiding roadmaps, setting priorities, and ensuring quality. You will manage complex accounts, coordinate diverse teams, and deliver integrated marketing solutions.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Develop and implement content-led SEO strategies that align with client goals and audience needs.
• Serve as a primary client contact, translating complex search insights into actionable recommendations.
• Prioritize multiple content workstreams, challenging requests or timelines that pose delivery risks.
• Convert strategy into practical delivery plans, briefs, and workflows, coordinating internal and external teams.
• Conduct content audits, keyword research, competitor analysis, and on-page optimization.
• Design editorial and e-commerce content programs, including landing pages, evergreen content, and localization.
• Review and quality-assure all content outputs for accuracy, brand alignment, and search optimization.
• Establish content measurement frameworks and use performance data to refine future activities.
• Collaborate with technical SEO, digital PR, data, creative, and media teams for integrated marketing.
• Apply AI tools responsibly for research, briefing, and quality assurance, maintaining editorial judgment.
• Stay updated on UK search trends, Google updates, and AI-led discovery, translating changes into client actions.
• Mentor team members, elevate delivery standards, and contribute to the evolution of Jellyfish content SEO products.

Requirements

• Proven ability to build and execute content strategies that enhance organic performance.
• Experience leading senior client discussions, presenting recommendations, and managing complex stakeholder expectations.
• Excellent writing, editing, and briefing skills with a strong grasp of brand voice and search intent.
• Deep understanding of keyword targeting, metadata, headings, internal linking, and content quality.
• Capacity to connect SEO activities to broader marketing and business objectives.
• Strong prioritization, planning, and coordination skills across multiple accounts and workstreams.
• Ability to interpret performance data, identify core issues, and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Practical, collaborative approach to working across different disciplines and seniority levels.
• Significant experience in SEO content strategy and delivery, preferably in an agency or multi-client setting.
• Experience with large UK brands and complex websites; e-commerce experience is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ownership of client-facing content programs from strategy to implementation and measurement.
• Strong working knowledge of GA4, Google Search Console, and enterprise SEO or keyword research platforms.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets, and confidence using AI tools for content workflows.
• Excellent presentation and storytelling skills, including creating persuasive slides for senior audiences.
• Excellent written and spoken English, with a detailed understanding of UK language, culture, and search behavior.
• Solid understanding of technical SEO fundamentals and its connection to digital PR, UX, conversion, and media.

Practical notes

You can work remotely for up to 60% of your days and set flexible hours between 8am and 6:30pm. Primary caregivers receive 14 weeks of paid leave, and secondary caregivers receive 4 weeks. Returning primary caregivers also get £1000 (or equivalent) for courses. Apply with your resume in English.