SEO Manager - Clientside Leeds

The Place To Be is a Leeds-based recruitment agency that markets itself as a specialist, culture-focused partner for marketing, digital and creative roles, with a bold “No more s**t hires” ethos. (theplacetobeagency.com) Work arrangements shown in public job posts indicate a hybrid work pattern (Leeds and Newcastle listings), and salary bands go up to senior levels (e.g., Managing Partner £70,000–£100,000). (theplacetobeagency.com) CSR, sustainability and formal career-development programs are not publicly disclosed on their site. (theplacetobeagency.com) Public reviews are scarce, and a few older Reddit threads discuss negative experiences at Leeds-based agencies with similar names, making overall representativeness of sentiment uncertain. (reddit.com) Quantitative ratings (e.g., Glassdoor/Indeed scores) are not readily available for this firm.

What will the SEO Manager - Clientside role involve?

• Lead end-to-end SEO for the business and oversee strategy across Technical SEO, on-page optimization, and SEO content.
• Manage and develop three Marketing Executives, assigning tasks and ensuring timely delivery.
• Collaborate with the Head of Marketing to align SEO with broader marketing plans and budgets.
• Drive stakeholder engagement, presenting findings and recommendations to senior leaders.
• Monitor and optimize performance metrics (organic traffic, keyword rankings, conversions, ROI) with regular reporting.
• Work cross-functionally with content, product, UX, and development teams to implement SEO improvements.
• Stay current with search engine updates and industry best practices to keep the brand competitive.

What are the essential qualifications and desired experience?

• Proven experience in a dedicated SEO role, with a track record of planning and delivering successful SEO strategies.
• Strong technical SEO skills, including site architecture, crawlability, indexing, canonicalization, and page speed optimizations.
• Ideally experience in the telecoms or ICT sector, or a deep understanding of B2B tech contexts.
• Comfortable leading stakeholder meetings and communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Bonus skills: knowledge of CRO, PPC, Paid Social, and experience with analytics dashboards to drive data-driven decisions.
• Education: degree in marketing, information technology, communications, or a related field is helpful but not mandatory.

What is the team structure and reporting line?

• The role reports directly to the Head of Marketing.
• You’ll lead and mentor three Marketing Executives who support SEO activities.
• You’ll collaborate with internal stakeholders across marketing, product, and sales to execute SEO plans and manage budgets.
• Regular performance reviews and strategy adjustments will happen in coordination with the Head of Marketing.

What is the application process and timeline?

• How to apply: Submit your CV and a brief cover note via the company’s careers page.
• Screening: Initial HR/recruiter screen to assess fit and experience.
• Assessment: Potential SEO-focused interview and a case study or portfolio review to demonstrate past results.
• Final interview: Discussion with the Head of Marketing and relevant stakeholders to confirm scope and expectations.
• Timeline: Typically 2–4 weeks from application to decision; you’ll be kept informed by the recruiter throughout.