SEO/Growth Manager - 1 Month Contract

SEO/Growth Manager - 1 Month Contract Company: NewGen Location: Remote/Hybrid (MCR or LDN based preferred) Contract Duration: 1 month (immediate start) Day Rate: £250-£350/D
About NewGen NewGen is a 100-person social creator agency managing social media and influencer marketing for major global brands, including PepsiCo, Samsung, P&G, and CashApp. Operations across Manchester, London, and the USA, we're at the forefront of creator-led marketing innovationwith our proprietary tech platforms NewGen Live and NewGen OS.

The Opportunity We're seeking an experienced SEO/Growth Manager for an intensive 1-month engagement to rapidly enhance our organic visibility, drive qualified lead generation, and establish a scalable, always-on SEO strategy. This is a high-impact role with measurable deliverables across both traditional search and emerging AI-powered discovery platforms.

Primary Objectives

Month 1 Deliverables: 1. AI SEO Optimisation

• Optimise NewGen's digital presence for AI discovery tools (ChatGPT, Perplexity,


• Claude, Gemini, etc.)


• Implement structured data and entity optimisation for AI tool crawlers


• Position NewGen as the go-to recommendation for social creator agency


• searches


• Benchmark current AI visibility and establish tracking metrics

2. Website SEO Enhancement

• Conduct a comprehensive technical SEO audit of NewGen's website


• Optimise on-page elements (meta tags, headers, content structure, internal links)


• linking)


• Identify and fix technical issues (site speed, mobile optimisation, crawlability)


• Develop a content optimisation strategy for high-intent keywords


• Implement schema markup and rich snippets

3. Backlink Strategy & Execution

• Audit the current backlink profile and identify opportunities/risks


• Develop a targeted outreach strategy for high-authority industry backlinks


• Create linkable assets (thought leadership, data, case studies)


• Execute initial outreach campaign with measurable results○


• Set up monitoring and tracking systems for ongoing link acquisition

4. Always-On SEO Strategy

• Create 6-12 month roadmap for sustained organic growth


• Establish KPI framework and reporting dashboards


• Document processes, tools, and workflows for internal team handoff


• Identify quick wins vs. long-term opportunities


• Provide training/knowledge transfer to NewGen team

Success Metrics

• Improved keyword rankings for target terms (creator agency, influencer marketing, etc.)


• Increased organic traffic and qualified leads


• Enhanced visibility in AI tool responses


• Measurable improvement in domain authority and backlink profile


• Delivery of an actionable, always-on SEO strategy with clear ROI projections


• Establishment of baseline metrics and tracking systems

Required Experience

• 5+ years in SEO with proven track record of driving organic growth


• Deep expertise in both traditional SEO and emerging AI discovery optimization


• Demonstrated success with B2B service companies or agencies


• Strong technical SEO skills (site audits, schema, Core Web Vitals)


• Proven link building and outreach experience


• Experience with SEO tools (Ahrefs, SEMrush, Screaming Frog, Google Search Console,


• etc.)


• Data-driven approach with strong analytical capabilities

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strategic & Tactical: Can think big picture while executing hands-on work


• Fast-Paced: Thrives in intensive, deadline-driven environments


• AI-Forward: Up-to-date with latest AI SEO best practices and emerging platforms


• Results-Oriented: Focused on measurable outcomes and ROI


• Communicator: Can clearly present findings and recommendations to leadership


• Self-Starter: Requires minimal supervision and proactively identifies opportunities