SEO​/Growth Manager

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SEO/Growth Manager – 1 Month Contract

Company:
New Gen

Location:

Remote/Hybrid (MCR or LDN based preferred)

Contract Duration: 1 month (immediate start)

Day Rate: £250–£350/D

About New Gen:
New Gen is a 100‑person social creator agency managing social media and influencer marketing for major global brands, including Pepsi Co, Samsung, P&G, and Cash App. Operations across Manchester, London, and the USA, we're at the forefront of creator‑led marketing innovation with our proprietary tech platforms New Gen Live and New Gen OS.

The Opportunity:

We're seeking an experienced SEO/Growth Manager for an intensive 1‑month engagement to rapidly enhance our organic visibility, drive qualified lead generation, and establish a scalable, always‑on SEO strategy. This is a high‑impact role with measurable deliverables across both traditional search and emerging AI‑powered discovery platforms.

Month 1 Deliverables: AI SEO Optimisation

• Optimise New Gen's digital presence for AI discovery tools (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Gemini, etc.)
• Implement structured data and entity optimisation for AI tool crawlers
• Position New Gen as the go‑to recommendation for social‑creator agency searches
• Benchmark current AI visibility and establish tracking metrics

Website SEO Enhancement

• Conduct a comprehensive technical SEO audit of New Gen's website
• Optimise on‑page elements (meta tags, headers, content structure, internal links)
• Identify and fix technical issues (site speed, mobile optimisation, crawlability)
• Develop a content optimisation strategy for high‑intent keywords
• Implement schema markup and rich snippets

Backlink Strategy & Execution

• Audit the current backlink profile and identify opportunities/risks
• Develop a targeted outreach strategy for high‑authority industry backlinks
• Create linkable assets (thought leadership, data, case studies)
• Execute initial outreach campaign with measurable results
• Set up monitoring and tracking systems for ongoing link acquisition

Always‑On SEO Strategy

• Create 6‑12 month roadmap for sustained organic growth
• Establish KPI framework and reporting dashboards
• Document processes, tools, and workflows for internal team handoff
• Identify quick wins vs. long‑term opportunities
• Provide training/knowledge transfer to New Gen team

• Improved keyword rankings for target terms (creator agency, influencer marketing, etc.)
• Increased organic traffic and qualified leads
• Enhanced visibility in AI tool responses
• Measurable improvement in domain authority and backlink profile
• Delivery of an actionable, always‑on SEO strategy with clear ROI projections
• Establishment of baseline metrics and tracking systems

• 5+ years in SEO with proven track record of driving organic growth
• Deep expertise in both traditional SEO and emerging AI discovery optimisation
• Demonstrated success with B2B service companies or agencies
• Strong technical SEO skills (site audits, schema, Core Web Vitals)
• Proven link building and outreach experience
• Experience with SEO tools (Ahrefs, SEMrush, Screaming Frog, Google Search Console, etc.)
• Data‑driven approach with strong analytical capabilities

• Strategic & Tactical:
  Can think big picture while executing hands‑on work
• Fast‑Paced:
  Thrives in intensive, deadline‑driven environments
• AI‑Forward:
  Up‑to‑date with latest AI SEO best practices and emerging platforms
• Results‑Oriented:
  Focused on measurable outcomes and ROI
• Communicator:
  Can clearly present findings and recommendations to leadership
• Self‑Starter:
  Requires minimal supervision and proactively identifies opportunities