Responsibilities

• Strategic planning : Develop comprehensive SEO strategies (technical, on-page, off-page and local) aligned to client business goals and digital KPIs.
• Execution & oversight : Lead technical audits, site migrations and content optimisation, ensuring flawless implementation and rigorous QA.
• Team management : Line-manage and upskill SEO Executives, providing mentorship, peer-to-peer training and clear workflows to maintain high service standards.
• Cross-channel integration : Collaborate with Paid Search, Social, Content and CRO teams to embed SEO insights into wider performance marketing programs.
• Performance analytics : Define and track success metrics (rankings, organic traffic, engagement and conversions) using Google Analytics, Search Console, Semrush, etc.; translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Client & stakeholder management : Maintain day-to-day client relationships, present insights and roadmaps, and articulate complex technical concepts in clear, persuasive language.
• Innovation & trendspotting : Research and share new ideas - AI search features, voice search, technical innovations - to keep our offering cutting-edge.
• Process improvement : Partner with the Account Director to refine workflows, optimize resource allocation and scale best practices across teams.

Requirements

• Experience: Prior hands-on SEO experience, ideally within an agency environment supporting enterprise-level clients.
• Technical Proficiency: Solid understanding of HTML, CSS/JS fundamentals and how they impact crawling, indexing and UX; adept with SEO and generic marketing toolsets (e.g. Google Analytics 4, Google Search Console, Looker Studio, Semrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, Lumar, Similarweb).
• Analytical Skills: Comfort with data analysis - pulling insights from performance dashboards and search data, setting forecasts, measuring ROI and reporting to stakeholders.
• Leadership & Communication: Proven ability to manage and motivate junior staff, run trainings, and confidently present to clients and senior internal teams.
• Strategic Thinking: Track record of crafting multi-layered SEO plans that integrate with broader marketing strategies; proactive problem-solving mindset.
• Learning Agility: Passion for staying abreast of algorithm updates, AI-powered search advances and emerging digital trends - and translating them into client advantage.

Preferred

• Tools & Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (Marketing, Business, IT or similar) preferred; certifications such as Google Analytics IQ, SEMrush or Moz beneficial.

Benefits

• Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave.