Job Description

Location

: Hybrid, minimum of one day per week in our Leeds office

Are you ready for a key leadership role within an award-winning SEO team? As an SEO Manager at AYKO, you'll work alongside industry-leading talent, helping shape the SEO success of some of the UK's most recognisable e-commerce brands.

Reporting into the SEO Account Director, you'll lead client strategies, mentor a team of SEOs, and oversee large-scale technical projects such as site migrations, all in a fast-paced, agency environment.

We're AYKO - a leading e-commerce digital agency. Our team designs and markets high-performing websites for big-name brands, and we're growing fast. As part of our SEO leadership team, you'll help shape that growth.

An SEO Manager will....

Lead SEO strategies across multiple client accounts, ensuring performance targets are met and exceeded. Line manage and mentor a team of SEO Executives and Specialists, supporting their development through coaching, feedback, and career planning. Own and drive technical SEO audits, including recommendations, implementation oversight, and reporting. Lead SEO migrations, from planning and risk mitigation to QA and post-launch performance monitoring. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Dev, UX, Paid Media) to ensure SEO best practice is applied at every stage of the digital journey. Own and lead client communication, from reporting to strategy reviews and presentations. Oversee the creation and execution of content and digital PR strategies designed to improve rankings, visibility, and authority. Stay up-to-date with SEO industry trends and algorithm updates, feeding these into your team's learning and client strategies. Help shape internal processes, contributed to pitch work, and played a key role in scaling the department.

Our Ideal candidate will have...

3+ years of SEO experience, preferably in an agency environment with e-commerce clients. Previous experience in a line management or team lead role, or a strong desire and ability to step into one. Deep knowledge of technical SEO, including crawling, indexing, site speed, and structured data. A track record of successful site migrations, including planning and post-launch analysis. Strong understanding of keyword strategy, on-page optimisation, and content-led growth. Confidence in using SEO tools like GA4, GSC, Screaming Frog, SEMrush, Ahrefs, and more. Excellent communication skills, with experience handling senior stakeholders and running client meetings. Strong analytical mindset and experience reporting on SEO KPIs and ROI. Experience developing and managing Digital PR/link-building campaigns. Enthusiasm for mentoring, knowledge sharing, and being an active part of team development.

Other Desirable Skills...

Familiarity with Magento, Shopify or Adobe Commerce platforms. Awareness of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and how they impact SEO. Experience with Google Tag Manager and tracking implementations.

Here's what you'll get in return...

22 days holiday + bank holidays Extra days holiday for each year worked (uncapped) Company pension scheme A clear progression plan with regular appraisals and training sessions A clear pathway to help build something exciting Training and development budget to undertake third party training and certifications Hybrid working Presents on your Birthday, Christmas, work anniversaries and big life events Social events Quarterly surprise gift boxes Technology salary sacrifice scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee referral programme Wellbeing and health scheme with Simply Health Employee wellbeing and culture at the forefront - great office environment!
If you want to be part of the AYKO team and believe that you are the right person for the role, please email and have a chat with us to really understand what life's like here at AYKO and how it is going to change yours.

We can't wait to hear from you!

Equal Opportunities...

At AYKO, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religious beliefs or sexual orientation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Sick pay Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:

Leeds, LS1 5EN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you require an employer sponsorship visa, either now or in the future?
Experience:

Digital Agency: 3 years (required) SEO: 3 years (required) SEO tools: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person