Blue Array

Reporting into one of our SEO Directors, were looking for experienced SEO Managers, or Digital Marketing Managers looking to be fast-tracked into a specialist SEO role.

Sean Butcher at Blue Array

Estimated Salary:

£ 45,000 GBP
(Approx. $ 58,527 USD)

Job Seniority:

Mid Level (Commercial Experience)
(Managing a team of: One Person)

Blue Array's Reading Office Location

Reading Bridge House, George Street, Reading, UK View on Google Maps

Financial / Time Perks

28 Vacation Days

20 Maternity Days

10 Paternity Days

Company Profit Sharing

Company Discount

Career/Work Perks

Training/Learning Allowance

Paid Conference Speaking

New MacBook Supplied

Dual Computer Screens

Work on brands such as RAC, Zoopla, Netmums, Photobox, Simply Business

Lifestyle Perks

Friday Office Drinks

Free Office Fruit

Free Office Snacks

Artisan Office Coffee

Office Pets Welcome

Bicycle Storage

Office Showers

Free Gym Membership

SEO Manager Job Requirements

The Role

We’re looking for someone who can come in and take ownership of a number of our client accounts, from both a relationship management and ‘hands on’ perspective. You won’t be afraid of getting your hands dirty, and will enjoy the technical, analytical and creative nuances that make up a successful SEO campaign.

After a few months we will bring in an SEO Executive to report into you directly and support you in delivering your workload.

We have an extensive induction programme to teach you the “Blue Array Way”, and you’ll be given all the training and tools you’ll need to help you flourish in this role.

Your role will entail:

  • Responsibility for the SEO performance of our clients working to deliver on a clear and agreed strategy/roadmap.
  • Keyword research & input with content creation.
  • Ability to build successful relationships and work within a broader client team, e.g. in-house developers, content writers, social media team etc.
  • Monitoring sites on a daily, weekly & monthly basis and ensure that the SEO channel is achieving its targets (North Star Metrics) for our clients.
  • Collaborate and share initiatives, best practices and results with the wider team.
  • Proactively keeping up to date with latest SEO trends.
  • Educating other areas of the business who indirectly impact SEO category performance.
  • Line managing an SEO Executive, including their workload and ongoing development.
The Reward

We are a people business and believe that looking after staff is our most important objective.

For this role we are offering:

  • £30k-£45k p.a. (D.O.E.)
  • Annual bonus potential
  • An impressive staff incentive scheme e.g. free gym membership
  • Great office environment (e.g. ping pong table, unlimited free coffee & tea)
  • Sensible working hours (35 hours per week) for a good work/life balance
Why You?

If you want to work in a supportive, collaborative environment made up of passionate individuals wanting to make a real difference for their clients then you’ll fit right in here.

To be an SEO Manager at Blue Array team you will…..

  • Be absolutely and infectiously passionate about SEO and/or Digital Marketing
  • Have both an analytical & creative mind-set, with a strong eye for detail and ability to problem solve
  • Be a confident communicator with excellent writing and speaking skills
  • Excellent time/task management skills
  • Have significant experience owning responsibilities
  • Have an excellent understanding of traffic and conversion measurement, experience with interpreting such data and deriving insight
  • Be seasoned at producing in-depth analysis and reporting on business KPIs
  • Possess excellent planning, organisation and communication skills, and have the ability to self-manage and keep track of multiple projects streams
Why Blue Array?

Blue Array is a rapidly growing, dynamic, pure-play SEO ‘consulgency’ who are making a real noise in the market right now.

We pride ourselves on doing things slightly differently to others in our industry by providing open, honest and actionable SEO consultancy to our clients.

Regular communication and insights are a core part of our service; our high levels of client satisfaction are the primary reason we continue to grow at such a fast pace.

We work with some exciting, industry leading clients such as Simply Business, Netmums, Time Inc., Funding Circle and Photobox, and plan to double in size over the next year. So it’s a great time to be joining us.

We are based in modern offices in central Reading, with regular meetings in and around London.

If you want to be part of this amazing journey please apply now.