SEO & Paid Media Manager

Position: SEO & Paid Media Manager (Permanent)
Role: SEO & Paid Media Manager

Location:

Milton Keynes

Hours:

Full time, Permanent
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum

An excellent opportunity has now arisen for an experienced SEO & Paid Media Manager to join a high-energy, vibrant and fast-growing business based in Milton Keynes.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys owning both strategy and execution, bringing SEO and Paid Media in-house and working closely with branding, content, ecommerce and creative teams to drive visibility, awareness and revenue. If you thrive in a fast-moving environment, enjoy testing, learning and optimising, and like seeing the direct impact of your work — this could be a great fit.

Who are we?

We are recruiting on behalf of a dynamic and ambitious organisation launching exciting lifestyle products into a competitive market. The culture is energetic, collaborative and entrepreneurial, with a strong focus on performance, creativity and continuous improvement.

Benefits:

£40,000 – £45,000 salary
Casual dress
Company events and social culture
Canteen and discounted/free food
Cycle to work scheme
Employee and store discounts
Free on-site parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Private medical insurance
Profit sharing
Duties of an SEO & Paid Media Manager:

Integrated SEO & Paid Media Strategy

Own end-to-end SEO and Paid Media strategy and execution
Use SEO insights to inform paid targeting and paid data to refine SEO
Conduct keyword research and competitor analysis
Plan and manage budgets with a focus on non-brand acquisition
SEO Strategy & Execution

Build and implement SEO strategies across product categories
Create keyword maps for landing pages and collections
Optimise on-site copy, naming and messaging with an SEO-first approach
Carry out technical SEO audits (crawlability, CWV, schema, redirects, hygiene)
Support landing page optimisation and CRO testing
Paid Media Strategy & Execution

Plan, launch and optimise campaigns across Google Ads and Meta
Manage targeting, audiences and bidding strategies
Write ad copy and collaborate with designers on creative
Maintain and optimise shopping feeds
Set up and manage accurate conversion tracking and attribution
Content & Collaboration

Partner with content and creative teams to optimise product pages and editorial content
Produce SEO-informed content briefs
Recommend seasonal and evergreen content opportunities
Technical & Platform Ownership

Use Shopify experience to improve site structure and SEO performance
Own tracking setup (GA4, GTM, Meta Pixel)
Stay ahead of evolving search trends and AI-driven search features
Measurement & Optimisation

Track and report on KPIs including organic revenue, ROAS, MER, CTR, CPC and conversion rates
Use tools such as Google Search Console, Ahrefs/SEMrush, GA4, Google Ads and Meta Ads
Test, learn and iterate quickly based on data
AI-Powered SEO & Efficiency

Use AI tools to support keyword research, content creation and optimisation
Maintain brand tone, compliance and SEO best practice
What we would like from you:

Essential:

Minimum 3–4 years’ experience in SEO and Paid Media within ecommerce or consumer brands
Proven experience managing Google Ads, Meta Ads and shopping feeds
Strong technical SEO knowledge
Hands-on experience with Shopify
Confident using SEO and analytics tools
Analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into action
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
Desirable:

Experience using AI tools within SEO and paid workflows
Background in lifestyle, consumer or ecommerce brands
Willingness to roll up sleeves and support wider digital activity when needed
If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV.
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