Experience (SEO, GEO) Manager

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships - all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open - we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

About Mindshare: A Leading WPP Media Brand

Mindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As “Growth Architects," we drive growth that benefits all stakeholders - better for people, planet, and business - by using media with intention. This approach creates more meaningful connections with consumers, increases consumer trust in the brand, and delivers better outcomes for all stakeholders.

The Role 

• Lead the Experience:  You'll be at the centre of the action, steering the day-to-day delivery of cutting-edge services like SEO, GSO, and Analytics for our key client accounts.
• Mentor the Future:  Step up and guide our junior talent. You'll be the go-to person for feedback, training, and fostering a collaborative team culture where everyone can shine.
• Drive Client Success:  Build brilliant, trusted relationships with our clients, translating their goals into data-led strategies that deliver real, measurable results.
• Own the Outcome:  From managing budgets and workflows to ensuring every project is delivered flawlessly, you'll be pivotal in our commercial and operational success.
• Champion Innovation:  Keep us ahead of the curve by exploring emerging trends and technologies, helping to roll out new frameworks that enhance our delivery and wow our clients.

Ideal Skills and Experience

• Technical Wizardry:  You have strong, hands-on knowledge of Experience channels (think SEO, Analytics) and a passion for turning complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• A Leader's Instinct:  You're a natural mentor who gets a real buzz from developing others and building a positive, high-performing team environment.
• Client Charm:  You communicate with confidence and flair, capable of presenting ideas in a QBR or simply providing a timely, accurate response that builds trust.
• Commercial Acumen:  You're comfortable navigating client scopes, budgets, and resource allocation, ensuring we deliver amazing work that’s commercially sound.
• A Collaborative Spirit:  You thrive on teamwork and are energised by collaborating with other performance and craft teams to create truly integrated media solutions.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria. Here, we strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested: we'd love to know how you can positively impact our team with your experience! We believe that diversity is vital and positively influences the environment in which we operate. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment that is free of discrimination, harassment or bullying. Race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or veteran status have no bearing on our hiring decisions, we encourage all applicants. 

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