SEO Manager Bristol

SONDR® Bristol is described as a small, close-knit, creative agency with a supportive culture and the opportunity to work on varied client projects. Employees report opportunities for accelerated learning and hands-on experience across disciplines. However, several reviews flag criticisms of leadership, with mentions of a toxic management style and a bully culture among some directors, along with concerns about training and clear career progression. Quantitative data from Glassdoor place the overall rating around 3.1/5, with Work-Life Balance rated higher (about 4.5) and career opportunities and compensation seen less favorably (roughly 2.4–3.1). The company highlights CSR and sustainability efforts (e.g., Ecologi Climate Positive Workforce) and public financial health details are not disclosed, so the representativeness of reviews may be limited given the small sample size (roughly 5–11 reviews across platforms).

What does the role involve?

Lead SEO strategy and delivery across a range of clients and sectors. You'll create clear, data-driven plans and supervise the technical and on-page optimization process while helping clients understand what great search performance looks like. You’ll collaborate with the wider strategy and digital team and may manage freelancers to support delivery.

What skills and experience are you looking for?

You'll bring a proven track record in building and delivering successful SEO programs for diverse clients, with both strategic thinking and hands-on execution. Comfort with technical audits, on-page optimization, keyword research, and performance reporting, plus the ability to explain complex data in plain language.

How does this role collaborate with other teams?

Work closely with SONDR’s strategy and digital teams to align search goals with broader business objectives. You’ll coordinate with freelancers where needed and help shape the agency’s SEO proposition as the performance offering expands.

What makes SONDR a unique place to grow as an SEO Manager?

You’ll join a close-knit team of strategists, designers, writers and performance specialists who value collaboration and real results. The role blends big-picture growth with hands-on optimization, offering clear opportunities to scale your impact and contribute to ongoing growth.