PERSON SPECIFICATION

• At least 4 years Experience working within an agency or in-house Technical SEO specialist experience, as well as involvement in more general SEO
• Strong knowledge of front-end languages and markups, such as HTML, JavaScript and CSS
• Solid understanding of common web infrastructure and the role of servers and front-end frameworks
• Excellent project management skills, able to keep multiple projects moving at the same time
• Degree level education or equivalent / relevant work experience
• Strong interest and passion for improving websites and user experience
• Strong Microsoft Office and / or Google Workspace skills which must include Excel / Sheets, Word / Docs and PowerPoint / Slides
• Proficiency in data entry, working with and managing numbers / data
• Impeccable attention to detail
• A mathematical and analytical mind
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data
• Highly organised with an ability to multitask
• A proactive and can-do approach to problem solving
• Strong communication, organisation, and presentation skills
• Experience of working in teams to meet a common goal
• Line management experience is desirable, but not essential

ROLE OVERVIEW

Croud is a global, full service digital marketing agency with a unique business model that helps businesses drive sustainable growth in the new world of marketing. Croud was recently named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work for the second year in a row, and was named Performance Marketing Employer of the Year by PMW.
At Croud, we unlock potential by elevating our people, clients, and communities within a rapidly advancing and complex economy. We operate as a unique scaled network of Intelligent, Creative Specialists, enabling us to deliver superior brand outcomes and unlock potential for our people, our clients and our communities.
Our culture is strategically driven and inspired by a shared long-term vision. It is collaborative and connected, with a focus on continuous learning and mutual support.
We are energised by future thinking, driving innovation to achieve better outcomes. We are instinctively generous, actively including and empowering our people. Above all, we are purpose-driven, committed to positively impacting our people, the planet, and our global communities.
This position is ideal for someone who is experienced in leading and developing technical SEO strategies & solutions for brands in a wide range of industries.
As a Senior Technical SEO Manager, you will be at the forefront of shaping and executing advanced technical SEO strategies that drive measurable results for our clients. This role requires a deep understanding of the technical foundations of SEO, paired with an innovative mindset to leverage emerging AI technologies and data-driven insights. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including SEO, Content, Analytics, and Sales to identify opportunities for growth, solve complex SEO challenges and implement cutting-edge solutions that maximise visibility and performance.
The role will report to the Web Experience Director. The ideal candidate will have a great logical and technical SEO mind, able to manage multiple stakeholders and projects simultaneously, as well being able to think fast and make critical decisions independently.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supporting with leading, developing and managing Web Experience team members where necessary, as well as providing a solid level of support to the senior management team in key initiatives for growth and its overall proposition.
• Leading scoping of new business opportunities, as well as championing the technical requirements delivery for any pitch conversations
• Identifying and raising technical issues with the use of clear documentation and change requests that developers can easily understand and digest.
• Assisting with the creation of requirements and other technical documentation for developers and key client stakeholders.
• Ensuring agreed monthly activities are delivered on time and to budget and that relevant client progress trackers are kept up to date.
• Responsible for logging ineffective processes and taking corrective action.
• Responsible for personal knowledge development and sharing interesting materials that can improve the performance of the department.
• Proactively learning about new technologies and ways of working, how to monitor market trends in order to support internal growth and efficiency strategies.
• Supporting the CX leadership team on the CX proposition, being an active member of growth