Senior SEO Manager NEW

Derby, Derbyshire
Harnham – Data & Analytics Recruitment

Senior SEO Manager

Derby (4 days per week on-site)

Salary up to £45,000

This is a strong opportunity for a Senior SEO Executive to step into a high-impact role within a large-scale eCommerce environment. You will work on high-traffic websites where SEO is a key commercial driver, giving you genuine visibility and influence across digital performance.

The Company

They are a well-established retail business operating across multiple consumer brands, with a significant online presence and global reach. The organisation is performance-driven, with digital channels playing a central role in growth. SEO is deeply embedded across both marketing and commercial teams, ensuring strong collaboration and impact. The environment is fast-paced, offering clear progression opportunities for those who take ownership and deliver results.

The Role

You will support the delivery of the SEO strategy and take ownership of day-to-day optimisation across core site areas.

• Make recommendations to improve organic rankings, traffic, and overall site performance
• Identify opportunities across keyword targeting, category optimisation, and content strategy
• Conduct technical SEO audits and resolve underlying site issues
• Optimise site architecture, internal linking, and on-page content
• Collaborate with content teams on category pages, landing pages, and guides
• Support link-building initiatives and carry out backlink analysis
• Monitor performance and report on key SEO metrics using industry tools
• Manage a small team of 1-2

Your Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience in SEO, either in-house or agency-side
• Confident taking ownership of tasks and managing priorities independently
• Solid understanding of technical SEO, on-page optimisation, and keyword strategy
• Experience using tools such as Screaming Frog, Google Search Console, and GA4
• Familiarity with platforms such as SEMrush, Pi Datametrics or similar
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and drive insights
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach

What They Offer

• Opportunity to work on large-scale eCommerce platforms
• Strong career development within a high-growth digital environment
• Access to leading SEO tools and external agency support
• Benefits including employee discounts, wellbeing support, and learning resources
• Performance-based reward schemes and internal recognition programmes

How to Apply

If you are looking to take the next step in your SEO career and work in a high-impact, commercially driven environment, apply now.