Role: SEO & Paid Media Manager
Location: Milton Keynes (fully office based)
Hours: Full time, Permanent
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
An excellent opportunity has 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 a