Group SEO Manager 40,000- 65,000 DOE Location: Stevenage (Full-time, office-based) Consultancy arrangement considered for the right candidateThe CompanyA dynamic, family-owned group of growing businesses with a 37-year track record of stability and no redundancies. Values-led and commercially driven, the organisation focuses on long-term growth, integrity, and data-led decision-making. This is a key opportunity to shape SEO performance across multiple brands.The RoleWe''re seeking a commercially minded Group SEO Manager to lead and deliver the SEO strategy across multiple websites and brands, while also overseeing Google Ads performance.You''ll turn data into action, drive measurable growth in traffic and conversions, and align search strategy with wider commercial objectives.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategy and LeadershipOwn and deliver the Group SEO roadmapDevelop scalable strategies aligned to growth targets and OKRsTranslate SEO performance into commercial impactMentor and support team members where requiredTechnical SEOOversee audits and resolve crawlability, indexing, site speed, mobile and schema issuesProduce clear technical briefs for developersOn-Page and ContentLead keyword and search intent researchOptimise on-page elements and internal linkingCollaborate with content teams and support AI-assisted workflowsOff-Page SEODevelop ethical link-building and digital PR strategiesStrengthen authority and backlink profilePaid Search (Google Ads)Manage and optimise Google Ads ..... full job details .....