Head of SEO

London, UK (Hybrid)

£80K/yr – £110K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own the UK search strategy from technical to content-led initiatives, lead a small SEO team, and drive measurable organic growth across the business.

  • Define and execute a long-term SEO roadmap aligned with business goals
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration and performance reporting to senior leadership

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead a long-term SEO strategy aligned with business objectives.
  • Drive organic growth through technical and content-based optimisation.
  • Manage and mentor an SEO Specialist
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with content, design, development, and marketing teams.
  • Report accurate performance insights and strategic recommendations to the CEO and Senior Leadership.
  • Use technology and AI tools to enhance efficiency and impact.
  • Stay current with SEO trends, algorithm updates, and social media best practices.
  • Oversee keyword research, competitive analysis, and performance audits.
  • Manage SEO budgets and ensure efficient allocation of resources.
  • Lead link-building, site migrations, and optimisation of key landing pages.

Requirements

  • Widely recognised as one of the UK’s leading SEO professionals, with a proven track record of delivering measurable, high-impact results in a senior role
  • Strong strategic and analytical mindset with a hands-on, data-driven approach.
  • Deep understanding of technical, on-page, and off-page SEO.
  • Proficient in industry tools (e.g., SEMrush).
  • Familiar with HTML/CSS and CMS platforms
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Ability to lead in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field preferred.

Benefits

  • £80-110k and comprehensive benefits package
  • Hybrid working model
  • Real opportunities for progression as the business scales
  • The chance to influence both customer experience and product development
  • A culture that values ownership, impact, and continuous learning
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1st Formations

1st Formations is the UK's leading company formation agent. Founded in 2014, we have formed over 1 million companies and assisted many thousands of clients to grow their business with expert advice on limited companies, reporting requirements, and corporate governance. Customer service excellence is the driving force of what we do. Our highly trained team is devoted to supporting our customers before, during, and after the company formation process. As a certified B Corp, we are committed to purpose-driven business and have long championed initiatives that advance equality, foster inclusion, and drive sustainable growth.

Founded in 2014
London, England, GBR
92 employees (11 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

£80K/yr – £110K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
6 (7% of company)
Median Tenure
1.4 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
306.4K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$421
Traffic Source Mix
Search
48.5%
Direct
41%
Referral
6.8%
Social
2.4%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~94
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Head of SEO

1st Formations · London, UK · Hybrid