Senior SEO Executive

The Portfolio Group • Full-time • Manchester, Greater Manchester, GB • £35k - £38k / year • 1d ago

I'm currently supporting a fast-growing, digitally driven business in the professional services sector with the recruitment of a talented SEO Outreach Manager. This is a newly created role in response to genuine growth within a high-performing global marketing function. If you're passionate about SEO, data-led decision making, and building powerful link strategies across multiple markets - this one's for you.

This is an exciting time to join a fast-paced and ambitious business with a strong digital presence across the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. The SEO function is expanding, and they're investing in talent to strengthen performance across organic search. You'll have a pivotal role in enhancing search visibility through relevant and authoritative link acquisition, working alongside content, PR, and demand generation teams.

This is more than a technical SEO role - it's about influence, strategy, and unlocking the value of collaborative marketing.

Day to Day

Work closely with the Global Head of SEO to shape and deliver the outreach roadmap.
Develop and execute strategic link acquisition initiatives to improve domain authority and organic rankings.
Collaborate with content, PR, and marketing teams to amplify campaign assets and generate SEO value.
Evaluate competitors' backlink strategies and identify opportunities for improvement and differentiation.
Create content briefs with a strong focus on avoiding content duplication and maintaining quality standards.
Report on the impact of outreach efforts and contribute to overall SEO performance tracking.
Optimise content across landing pages and blogs to ensure seamless user journeys from acquired links.
Stay on top of search engine algorithm updates and industry trends to keep strategies agile and effective.
Support wider SEO and performance marketing goals and contribute to team success.

YOU?

3-4+ years' experience in a link acquisition or SEO outreach role.
Deep understanding of SEO best practices, particularly around link building strategies and quality metrics.
Strong written English skills with an eye for compelling content opportunities.
Analytical mindset, with the ability to draw actionable insights from SEO tools such as Google Analytics, Search Console, Ahrefs, or SEMrush.
Self-starter mentality with the confidence to find opportunities and drive them forward independently or as part of a team.
Comfortable working across multiple territories and managing outreach plans across diverse markets.
Organised, methodical, and able to manage multiple link-building activities simultaneously.
Curious and eager to learn, with a focus on improving processes through new tools or efficiencies.

This is a fantastic opportunity to own a critical part of the SEO growth engine within a high-energy and collaborative environment. The business is ambitious, the leadership team is approachable, and there's plenty of opportunity for learning and progression. You'll have a clear voice in strategy and will be surrounded by talented marketers who value innovation and data-driven decisions.

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