SEO Manager Birmingham
What Makes This Opportunity Special
Join Searchability® in Birmingham as an SEO Manager and lead data-driven SEO across a portfolio of clients. This is a hands-on, strategic role focused on audits, keyword research, on-page optimization and technical SEO, collaborating with the wider marketing team to drive measurable growth. £32,000 – £42,000 DOE.
Job Description
About Searchability®
In Birmingham, Searchability’s UK operations appear to offer a positive work environment, with Glassdoor ratings showing culture & values around 4.3/5 and a 4.0/5 work-life balance, and Trustpilot feedback praising responsive, supportive recruiters and a stress-free experience—these signals come from UK-based Glassdoor data (36 reviews) and Trustpilot’s broad rating (4.8/5 from 922 reviews across the UK/US network), though Birmingham-specific feedback is limited. (glassdoor.com) Career development is strong, with an in-house eight-week foundation training, mentoring, campus and external training, and a compensation/benefits rating around 4.5/5 on Glassdoor. (searchability.com) Searchability operates globally with offices in Chester, Manchester, Sydney, Dubai, and Austin, and Birmingham hosts a local office, indicating expansion and stability, though no public financials are disclosed. (searchability.com) CSR and sustainability details are not prominently published; the company emphasizes Be Real as a core value and authentic culture rather than public CSR reports. (searchability.com)
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the role involve?
The SEO Manager will lead SEO performance across a portfolio of clients, run audits, shape roadmaps, and confidently manage client relationships. It blends hands-on execution with strategic oversight to deliver technical excellence and measurable results.
What skills and experience are you looking for?
Typically you’ll bring 3+ years in SEO, with hands-on experience in technical audits, keyword research, content optimization and on-page strategy. You should be comfortable with analytics tools and translating data into actionable plans, ideally within a digital agency setting.
What is the team and working environment like?
You’ll join a collaborative SEO team working closely with the broader marketing function. The role is hybrid in Birmingham (3 days onsite) and emphasizes cross-functional collaboration while championing SEO best practices across the agency.
How is success measured and what are growth opportunities?
Success is measured by improvements in rankings, organic traffic and client outcomes aligned to goals. There are clear paths to senior SEO roles and broader marketing leadership as you grow your portfolio and influence.