Web and SEO Manager

Website & SEO Manager

Manchester | £42,000–£45,000 | Full Time | Permanent

Access Education Group is looking for a driven and strategic Website & SEO Manager to lead and optimise the digital presence of our creative education brands, including Access Creative College, Access Sport, Access Industry and dBs Institute.

Role Overview

This is a pivotal role within our Marketing team, responsible for improving website performance, boosting search rankings, and increasing organic traffic across multiple brands. You’ll take ownership of website management, SEO strategy, analytics (GA & GTM), and content optimisation—ensuring a seamless, high-performing user experience. Key duties and resposibilities include: 

• Lead website performance, security and technical improvements

• Develop and deliver SEO and content strategies that drive growth

• Analyse performance data and provide actionable insights

• Manage web budgets and SEO tools effectively

• Collaborate across Marketing, Creative, IT and Senior Leadership teams

• Lead and inspire team members to deliver best-in-class digital output

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details. 

Who are we?
We are ‘Access Creative College’ (ACC), formerly known as Access to Music, and were founded in 1992. We’re an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider that reach every corner of the country, with 7 campuses and over 2,500 students nationwide. We are part of Access Education Group which boasts 32 campuses nationwide with over 5,000 students & apprentices across ACC, dBs Institute (Higher Education) & Access Sport

What we offer?

• Generous Holiday Allocation
• Wellbeing Benefits: Health Cash Plan, Doctorline GP Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Access to Counselling and Cycle to Work 
• Staff Discounts & Benefits: access to Accolade, our benefits platform which offers discounts at over 800 retailers!  
• Paid Leave: Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Sick pay.

Diversity and open expression are fundamental to creativity.  We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and inclusivity for all our employees and potential employees.

DBS Checks: Enhanced DBS clearance will be required.