About Job Description SEO Manager Salary up to 40k + additional benefits Ashford (Hybrid) 1 day p/w We have an exciting opportunity for an SEO Manager to join our Digital Marketing team to lead and implement SEO strategies and execution across the Sysco GB business, with a focus on increasing organic traffic, expanding SEO coverage and driving new business growth. You will play a critical role in reducing reliance on external agencies and embedding SEO best practices across internal teams. What You’ll Be Doing • Develop and own the SEO strategy for Brakes Catering Equipment and Kent Frozen Foods, with scope to support additional businesses as needed. • Manage the external SEO agency to ensure effective delivery of SEO activity for Brakes and Country Choice, ensuring alignment with internal strategy, brand tone, and commercial objectives. • Conduct regular keyword research and competitor analysis to inform content and technical SEO improvements. • Collaborate with content, digital, and ecommerce teams to deliver on-page SEO recommendations that improve visibility and rankings. • Own technical SEO audits and implement fixes in collaboration with development teams. • Report on SEO performance using tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and SEMrush or equivalent. • Identify and deliver scalable SEO processes and improvements to support business growth. • Build and maintain an SEO roadmap to track progress and align with broader marketing goals. • Provide SEO training and guidance to internal stakeholders to increase capability across the business. • Act as the subject matter expert for all SEO-related activities What We Are Looking For • Proven, hands on experience in an SEO role ideally with exposure to multiple accounts • Proven track record of driving growth • Strong understanding of all key SEO pillars: technical, on-page, and off-page. • Hands-on experience with leading SEO tools such as Google Search Console, GA4, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, and others. • Ability to manage multiple SEO workstreams, prioritising tasks and delivering results within defined timelines. • Strong data analysis skills with the ability to derive insights from SEO metrics and present them to non-technical stakeholders. • Comfortable working independently while aligning with wider digital and content strategies. Nice-to-have skills • Data Analysis • Google Analytics • SEO • Ashford, England, United Kingdom Work experience • SEO Languages • English