Technical SEO Manager Leeds

Blueclaw in Leeds is described by Glassdoor reviews as a fast-paced, forward-thinking agency with strong opportunities for professional development, an open-door management style, a friendly, collaborative office culture, and a central Leeds location with a diverse client base and attractive perks (healthcare, pension, regular social events). Quantitative ratings show an overall Glassdoor score of 3.7/5 with 71% of reviewers willing to recommend the company, based on 14 reviews. Common criticisms include the demanding pace of work, some reported growing pains around processes during expansion, and practical drawbacks such as limited parking. Representativeness is limited by the small sample (14 reviews, mostly from 2018–2019), so current sentiment may differ from these historical snapshots. (glassdoor.com)

What does the role involve?

You’ll lead the Technical SEO development for the XLM EU web portfolio, driving performance and best practices across the portfolio. You’ll run regular site audits, coordinate with development on launches and migrations, and optimise Core Web Vitals alongside Content and Digital PR under Google’s E.A.T guidelines. You’ll rely on a suite of tools to uncover insights and prioritise impact.

How will success be measured?

Success is demonstrated by improvements in Core Web Vitals, crawl efficiency, and organic performance across the EU portfolio. You’ll use dashboards and reports built from tools like Screaming Frog, GA, and Ahrefs to show uplift and guide next steps.

What tools and collaborations will you use?

You’ll work with Majestic, Ahrefs, SEMrush, Deepcrawl, Screaming Frog, Google Sheets/Excel, and GA to diagnose, plan, and report on technical SEO. Collaboration spans development teams for launches and migrations, plus Content and Digital PR to align on E.A.T and outreach-driven gains.

What makes this role unique at Blueclaw?

This role combines hands-on technical SEO leadership with strategic influence across the XLM EU portfolio, shaping how clients win organic visibility in a fast-changing landscape. You’ll operate at the intersection of data, strategy, and creative execution, guided by the latest Google algorithm updates and a culture that values experimentation.