Job Title: SEO Manager
Location: Tiptree, Essex
Type: Full Time Office Role / Must have own reliable transport for commuting
About Us: At Echelon, a full-service family-run marketing agency, we are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that drive success for our clients. Our team understands your passion and is committed to helping businesses achieve their goals. Embracing new technology and a collaborative approach, we strive to provide the highest standard of service at all times. If you share our commitment to excellence and innovation, we’d love to have you join our team and grow with us.
Role Overview: We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded SEO Manager to lead our organic search strategy and drive measurable growth for our clients. This is a hands-on role for someone who is equally comfortable in the weeds of technical audits as they are presenting strategy to stakeholders. You will own SEO performance end-to-end — from keyword research and content strategy through to technical implementation and reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Expertise
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3+ years of SEO experience in an agency or in-house environment
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Proven track record of delivering organic growth across competitive industries
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Strong technical SEO knowledge, including site architecture, crawl management, and page speed optimisation
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Proficiency with SEO tools including Google Search Console, Google Analytics 4, Ahrefs or SEMrush, and Screaming Frog
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Experience with WordPress and content management systems
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills — able to translate data into clear narratives
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Strong analytical mindset with experience using data to inform decisions
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Up-to-date knowledge of Google algorithm updates and SEO best practices
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Experience with local SEO and multi-location campaigns
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Experience in Website Design with Knowledge of other systems to implement Technical SEO Techniques.
Desirable Skills
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Familiarity with paid search (PPC) and how it integrates with organic strategy
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Knowledge of HTML, CSS, or JavaScript as it relates to SEO
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Experience managing or mentoring junior team members
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CIM qualification or equivalent digital marketing certification
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Familiarity with AI-powered SEO and content tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Surfer SEO, and an understanding of how to use them to improve efficiency without compromising quality
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Awareness of how AI-generated content impacts search, including Google’s evolving stance on AI content and E-E-A-T signals
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Ability to use AI tools to assist with keyword clustering, content briefing, and data analysis whilst applying human judgement to the output
If you are passionate about digital marketing and ready to contribute to a forward-thinking team, we’d love to have you join. Submit your CV today and be part of our exciting journey!
