SEO Manager Bristol

ADLIB Recruitment | B Corp™ is praised for a people-centred, autonomous, and collaborative work environment, with an ethical culture and a CSR-focused, employee-owned B Corp model. (glassdoor.co.uk)

Key strengths noted by employees include supportive management, high autonomy to shape one’s desk, a strong inbound client base, and flexible remote work. (glassdoor.co.uk)

Common criticisms include compensation concerns, with some reviews describing salaries and commission structures as below industry average, and the inherent pressures of working in recruitment during tougher market conditions. (glassdoor.co.uk)

Quantitative ratings from Glassdoor show culture and values, work-life balance, and career opportunities around 4.4–4.5/5, and about 86% of reviewers would recommend the company to a friend (based on 16 Bristol-based reviews). (glassdoor.co.uk)

Confidence on representativeness: the available reviews constitute a relatively small, location-specific sample (16 reviews), so experiences may not fully reflect every role or the most recent organizational changes. (glassdoor.co.uk)

What does the role involve?

As an SEO Manager, you’ll develop and execute SEO strategies that align with client goals, manage multiple campaigns, and cover technical SEO, on-page optimization, and content strategy. You’ll turn insights from keyword research and audits into actionable plans and collaborate with content, development, and paid media teams to deliver integrated campaigns.

What skills and experience are essential for this role?

You’ll need a strong background in SEO strategy, keyword research, technical audits, and analytics tools. Excellent communication and collaboration skills help you translate data into actionable recommendations for both clients and internal teams.

How is collaboration structured across teams and with clients?

You’ll work closely with content, development, and paid media teams to deliver integrated campaigns and present performance updates to clients. Building strong client relationships and clear recommendations are a key part of the role.

What does success look like in the first 90 days?

Expect to complete initial audits, set up scalable reporting processes, and deliver quick optimizations that demonstrate early value. You’ll start establishing trusted client relationships and a roadmap for ongoing growth.

How is performance measured and communicated?

KPIs include traffic growth, ranking improvements, and conversions, tracked in regular reports to clients. You'll present insights clearly and translate data into practical next steps.

What makes working at ADLIB Recruitment unique?

You’ll join a high-performing Bristol-based agency with a collaborative culture and a focus on delivering tangible results. As a B Corp-aligned employer, there’s a strong emphasis on responsible practices, continuous learning, and opportunities to shape the agency’s organic offering.