SEO Manager

Company description We are Zenith, the ROI agency, but we’re about so much more than numbers. Since 2005, we’ve been helping some of the world’s biggest and most exciting brands turn ambitious ideas into meaningful business growth. As part of Publicis Groupe, our global community of 6,000+ specialists across 95 markets brings together media, data, technology, commerce and content to solve complex challenges and create work that makes a difference. We believe the best work happens when great people come together. We’re curious, collaborative and always looking for new ways to think, challenge convention and push what’s possible. From strategy and planning to performance, data, content and trading, our teams work across disciplines to create smarter, more personal experiences for the brands we partner with. And we’re serious about our people too. We want Zenith to be a place where everyone feels seen, heard and represented, with opportunities to learn, grow and make your mark. From our regular social events, mentoring, learning opportunities, recognition and community initiatives, we’re building a culture where people can bring their whole selves to work, share ideas and have a lot of fun along the way. So, if you’re ambitious, curious and excited by the pace of change in our industry, you’ll fit right in. Whether you’re a media expert, creative thinker, data enthusiast, tech lover or simply someone who wants to make an impact, there’s a place for you at Zenith. Come and help us create a more meaningful kind of ROI – for our clients, our people and our culture. Overview We are hiring an SEO Manager to help turn ambitious Search strategies into clear, high-quality delivery for Zenith Global’s clients. You’ll sit at the centre of SEO, AI search, content, technical SEO, paid search and analytics, bringing people and priorities together to keep complex programmes moving. This is a role for someone who enjoys creating clarity, building trusted client relationships and connecting day-to-day delivery with the bigger strategic picture. You’ll join a collaborative environment where Search, technology and new approaches to customer discovery are continually evolving. Responsibilities Own the day-to-day operational relationship across a portfolio of client accounts, keeping priorities, commitments, risks and next steps clear. Turn client briefs and strategic priorities into practical delivery plans with clear milestones, ownership, dependencies and approval stages. Coordinate work across SEO, content, technical SEO, paid search, analytics and AI search, connecting specialist expertise into cohesive client solutions. Use quantitative and qualitative data to identify meaningful insights and turn complex information into clear recommendations and decisions. Manage budgets, billing, resources, timelines and scope, spotting risks early and bringing practical solutions to clients and internal teams. Lead kick-offs, status meetings and workstream reviews, creating clear briefs and helping teams stay aligned on expectations and outcomes. Support proposals, pitches and planning while identifying opportunities to improve workflows, introduce thoughtful automation and strengthen the way we deliver for clients. Qualifications Experience managing multiple client accounts or complex workstreams with different priorities, stakeholders and timelines. Strong project or programme management skills, with the ability to bring structure and clarity to interconnected pieces of work. A broad understanding of SEO across technical, content, authority and measurement, with confidence asking informed questions and constructively challenging recommendations. Strong client and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to communicate complex information clearly and build alignment around decisions. Confidence working with data to recognise patterns, uncover useful insights and connect findings to wider client and business objectives. Experience managing commercial aspects of client delivery, such as budgets, resources, scope changes, purchase orders or billing processes. Curiosity about the changing Search landscape, including AI search and GEO, alongside a collaborative approach and an interest in finding smarter, responsible ways of working. Additional information Zenith International offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees. Full details are shared when you join, but highlights include core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave. You’ll also have access to a range of additional initiatives, including: 📖 Please check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups). Publicis Groupe works primarily from the office or our clients' office four days per week. At Zenith International, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment process. If you have any access needs - for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition - please let us know. We’ll work with you to ensure the process works for you. Sharing this information will never impact your application. 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Own the day-to-day operational relationship across a portfolio of client accounts, keeping priorities, commitments, risks and next steps clear. Turn client briefs and strategic priorities into practical delivery plans with clear milestones, ownership, dependencies and approval stages. Coordinate work across SEO, content, technical SEO, paid search, analytics and AI search, connecting specialist expertise into cohesive client solutions. Use quantitative and qualitative data to identify meaningful insights and turn complex information into clear recommendations and decisions. Manage budgets, billing, resources, timelines and scope, spotting risks early and bringing practical solutions to clients and internal teams. Lead kick-offs, status meetings and workstream reviews, creating clear briefs and helping teams stay aligned on expectations and outcomes. Support proposals, pitches and planning while identifying opportunities to improve workflows, introduce thoughtful automation and strengthen the way we deliver for clients.
Experience managing multiple client accounts or complex workstreams with different priorities, stakeholders and timelines. Strong project or programme management skills, with the ability to bring structure and clarity to interconnected pieces of work. A broad understanding of SEO across technical, content, authority and measurement, with confidence asking informed questions and constructively challenging recommendations. Strong client and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to communicate complex information clearly and build alignment around decisions. Confidence working with data to recognise patterns, uncover useful insights and connect findings to wider client and business objectives. Experience managing commercial aspects of client delivery, such as budgets, resources, scope changes, purchase orders or billing processes. Curiosity about the changing Search landscape, including AI search and GEO, alongside a collaborative approach and an interest in finding smarter, responsible ways of working.