Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsWorking for a high growth consumer finance businessThis is new role that will set out to develop and lead on the search planAbout Our ClientThe client are a customer finance business with a social and ethical purpose. They are looking to hire a Search Manager into their growing customer acquisition team in London.Job DescriptionKey responsibilities of the Search Manager:Key Responsibilities:Organic Search (SEO):Develop and define our overarching SEO strategyLead the development and execution of SEO strategies to improve visibility and drive traffic, including keyword research, on-page optimisation, and link building.Lead the development of a content marketing strategy that puts SEO at its core, with support from the Content Marketing Executive.Regularly analyse competitors to find new opportunities and keep optimising existing strategies.Provide expert SEO guidance for colleagues across the business and to our dealer partners.Work closely with internal teams to develop a technical SEO roadmap and deliver technical SEO improvements.Help build SEO content plans for sponsorship activities and events to boost organic performance.Use tools like Google Search Console and SEMRush (or similar) to track performance and make data-driven decisions.Stay updated on the latest SEO trends, techniques, and best practices.Paid Search (PPC):Lead the creation, launch, and ongoing optimisation of paid search campaigns to drive traffic and conversions.Manage campaign structure, ad creation, keyword selection, audience targeting, and bid management.Work closely with agencies or platform account managers to make sure best practices are in place and opportunities are maximised.Continuously monitor and optimise PPC performance to maximise return on investmentAnalytics & Reporting:Analyse the performance of SEO and PPC efforts using Google Analytics and other tools, delivering regular reports and insights to stakeholders.Use data to assess campaign effectiveness, spot trends, and identify ways to improve both organic and paid strategies.Line Management:Line manage the Content Marketing Executive, providing guidance, support and development.The Successful ApplicantThe successful candidate for the Search Manager role:Proven industry experience in organic search and SEO strategy.Deep understanding of SEO principles.Hands-on experience with SEO tools (e.g., SEMRush, Google Search Console).Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data, analyse trends, and create actionable insights.Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams.Experience in PPC campaign management, ad creation, and budget optimisation.Industry experience is flexible - financial services, agency, automotive, consumer - the main focus is a customer focused environment where you have been responsible for driving the right traffic to the website.What's on OfferCompetitiveContactRebecca MooreQuote job refJN-102024-6556764Phone number+44 20 7269 2146Job summaryJob functionDigitalSubsectorSEOSectorFinancial ServicesLocationLondonContract typePermanentConsultant nameRebecca MooreConsultant phone+44 20 7269 2146Job referenceJN-102024-6556764