Here at Gousto, we are on a mission to become the UK's most loved way to eat dinner, and for every meal to leave the planet better off. Gousto is changing how people shop, cook and eat food at home. It’s an incredibly exciting time to join our team - and we’re a friendly bunch!

We’re proud to be one of the fastest-growing companies in the UK. Powered by data and a love of food, we’re a recipe box company that’s disrupting the sector, and we’re passionate about our diverse team and our customers.

All of our people are responsible for the success of Gousto, and we’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment for all to thrive. Our guiding values - Dream, Deliver and Care - show our commitment to innovation, our ambition to hit goals at speed, and our deep respect for the people we work with.

Job Title: Senior SEO Manager
Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: London, Hybrid

Based in our Acquisition division and reporting to the Head of Acquisition, you will join a team dedicated to sustainable growth and innovative marketing. The Acquisition team is a high-energy group that focuses on bringing the joy of Gousto to more households across the UK through data-led strategies and cross-functional collaboration.

As our Senior SEO Manager, you will be the driving force behind our organic search strategy. You will have the opportunity to own the SEO vision end-to-end, managing external agency partners and collaborating with Digital Product and Tech teams to deliver high-impact results. This is a unique chance to manage the SEO budget for the DTI channel and play a pivotal role in shaping how Gousto connects with new customers.

Core Responsibilities

• Create and lead the long-term vision and strategy for SEO to drive sustainable growth in sign-ups
• Manage and influence relationships with external SEO agencies and technical partners
• Lead the execution of SEO strategies by collaborating with Digital Product, Tech, and PR teams
• Oversee the SEO performance and budget for the DTI channel
• Effectively collaborate with other Acquisition Senior Managers to drive collective impact on the function and utilisation of junior team members' resources 
• Act as a key collaborator with Analytics and Digital Product squads to influence roadmaps
• Model Gousto’s ownership principles to foster a positive team culture
• Navigate industry trends to ensure Gousto remains at the forefront of SEO innovation

Who You Are

• Expert knowledge of SEO levers and a deep understanding of current industry trends, for example, GEO/AIO.
• Ability to influence and engage a wide range of stakeholders, from technical teams to senior leadership
• Energetic and motivated professional who thrives in fast-paced environments
• Strategic thinker capable of turning SEO insights into actionable growth plans
• Strong collaborator who can work effectively across different functions like Analytics and PR
• Understanding of the broader acquisition channel mix beyond SEO
• Proactive problem solver comfortable with navigating ambiguity
• Committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive team environment

Whether it’s creating diversity in our recipes or building new teams, we care about our people and the opportunities they have at Gousto. Across our business, we lead with inclusivity and strive for equity in all we do; working hard to ensure Gousto is an environment where you can be totally yourself.

Everyone is welcome, and we’re looking for applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Excited but wondering if you tick every box? We recommend applying anyway so that we can review your profile. And, if you’re in a job share, why not just apply as a pair.

For our roles outside of Operations, most of our people spend 1 or 2 days in our offices every week, combining the benefits of flexibility and time together with colleagues. We want to enable you to do your best work, and if you require additional flexibility, please talk to us about it.

If you have a disability that you’re worried will affect you during the interview process, please let us know and we will do our best to help you feel comfortable.

We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please let us know.