SEO Manager Manchester

DesignRush

Posted 29/12/2025

What Makes This Opportunity Special

Lead our SEO strategy in Manchester as DesignRush's SEO Manager and guide data-driven optimization across the platform. Drive revenue, engagement, and brand awareness through technical SEO, content strategy, and cross-functional collaboration. If you're a results-oriented leader with 5+ years of SEO success, this is your next big impact role.

Job Description

DesignRush.com is a leading B2B marketplace connecting businesses with agencies. We are seeking an experienced SEO Manager with strong leadership skills and in-depth knowledge of search engine optimization. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of proven experience in SEO.

Our platform offers four key values to users:

Agency Rankings: Brands can view qualified agencies based on their expertise, location, clients, and various other factors. Awards: Agencies and brands can enter their finest work and compete for the best web logo, app, print, packaging, and video design awards. Marketplace: Businesses can post their projects at no cost and receive proposals from verified agencies. Trending Brands: Agencies and brands can feature their expertise and achievements via news, interviews, and trends articles to get noticed and recognized as an industry leader.

We’re looking for an experienced and results-driven SEO Manager with strong project management skills to lead the growth and optimization of our SEO initiatives, coordinating with the team to drive revenue, engagement, and brand awareness.

Goals: Achieve best-in-class website optimization to maximize visibility and search engine rankings Continuously improving SEO-related processes for greater efficiency and scalability Establish the company as a category leader in terms of organic traffic and SEO-driven value Develop and execute a best-in-class content strategy that drives sustainable growth and authority.

We offer GROWTH, job stability, and a work culture that enables our teammates to excel in their careers.

This is for a full-time, remote-work-at-home position.

DesignRush is seeking to make IMMEDIATE hires.

Responsibilities: Create effective, professional-looking SEO strategies to win new business Document and enforce best practices, processes, and checklists Create, set up, track, and optimize SEO campaigns Create and present weekly and monthly reports on team performance with KPIs Improve SEO processes and workflow automation using AI tools and agents

Requirements: Over five years of SEO experience, including a proven track record of managing large and complex websites. Extensive knowledge of SEO best practices and tools Proven experience in project management Excellent English communication skills Driven to get results and grow with the team Able to work between 6 a.m. and 3 p.m. ET Strong knowledge of AI tools, AI agents, and workflows

Recruitment steps: Receive a short questionnaire Send back answers + CV Have an interview with our Recruiter Receive a short test Have an interview with the Hiring Manager Get feedback

We kindly ask for your CV and all correspondence to be in English.

About DesignRush

Available reviews for DesignRush suggest a generally positive work climate and strong client-facing collaboration, with praise for professional communication and responsiveness. However, common criticisms include concerns about work-life balance and occasional project listing challenges described by some reviewers. Quantitative ratings vary by source: Glassdoor shows 4.3/5 from 21 reviews, while AmbitionBox reports 2.0/5 from 3 reviews. Sustainability and CSR content exist on DesignRush’s site (Earth Day coverage and culture-focused pieces), but explicit CSR/sustainability programs are not publicly documented; note that these perspectives are largely company-wide and may not reflect a specific Manchester office. (glassdoor.com) (glassdoor.com) (glassdoor.com) (designrush.com)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the role involve?

You'll lead the growth and optimization of our SEO initiatives, coordinating with product, marketing, and engineering to drive revenue, engagement, and brand awareness. Responsibilities include on-page and technical SEO, content strategy, analytics, and reporting, plus guiding project teams to deliver measurable results.

What qualifications are required?

We’re seeking an SEO leader with 5+ years of proven experience and strong project management skills. The ideal candidate combines technical SEO chops with strategic thinking, familiar with analytics tools, CMS platforms, and cross-functional collaboration. Experience in B2B marketplaces is a plus.

Why DesignRush and this role stand out?

DesignRush is a fast-growing B2B marketplace that connects brands with agencies through four core pillars: Agency Rankings, Awards, Marketplace, and Trending Brands. The role offers cross-functional impact, leadership opportunities, and the chance to shape SEO strategy across a thriving platform.

What are growth opportunities and success metrics?

You’ll own the SEO roadmap and key performance indicators, driving improvements in organic traffic, conversion, and engagement. Success means clear, data-driven progress, stakeholder alignment, and a visible impact on revenue and brand awareness.

Skills & Requirements

Link Building

Local SEO

Technical SEO

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Application deadline: 28/01/2026

Job Details

Location:Manchester

Posted:29/12/2025

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