SEO & GEO Lead

London, UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead a GEO-focused SEO and AI-enabled service line, blending hands-on optimization with data-driven strategy to drive traffic, rankings, and ROI for clients.

  • Strategy & Execution: Deliver SEO and LLMO projects hands-on, including keyword research, technical SEO, AI-powered content workflows, prompt optimization, and performance tracking.
  • Client Engagement: Act as the division’s first contact for clients, pitching services and providing strategic guidance.
  • Data-Driven Insights: Leverage analytics to optimize performance and inform GEO strategy innovation.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Service Development: Support the design our SEO & GEO service offering, identifying how AI can enhance SEO, content, and digital strategies.
  • Strategy & Execution: Deliver SEO and LLMO projects hands-on, including keyword research, technical SEO, AI-powered content workflows, prompt optimization, and performance tracking.
  • Client Engagement: Act as the division’s first point of contact for clients, pitching services, presenting strategies, managing expectations, and providing strategic guidance.
  • Collaboration: Work with internal teams, including Marketing and Data & Analytics, to build tools, workflows, and processes (no deep coding required) that deliver measurable results.
  • Performance Tracking: Measure and report results, tying optimizations directly to traffic, rankings, engagement, and ROI.
  • Data-Driven Insights: Leverage analytics to optimize performance, identify areas for improvement, and drive continuous innovation in GEO strategies.
  • Market & Trend Research: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, competitor strategies, and emerging AI technologies to inform both client strategies and the division’s roadmap.
  • Team Leadership: As the division scales, help build and lead a dedicated regional team.

Requirements

  • 8-10 years of experience in SEO (agency experience preferred), with a track record of driving measurable results.
  • Interest in and working knowledge of AI/GEO applications (prompt engineering, AI-assisted content, AI-automation).
  • Deep understanding of the SEO concepts, including technical SEO, content optimisation, backlinking, research, measurement and market trends.
  • Familiarity with APIs, NLP (Natural Language Processing) concepts and AI automation tools. Coding experience is a plus but not required.
  • Proficiency with SEO tools such as Google Analytics, Semrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog.
  • Ability to both sell and deliver, confident in client-facing roles while being hands-on in execution.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable to build a new revenue stream from scratch.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
  • Exceptional communication skills, able to present data-driven recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritising efforts that align with business goals.
  • Proactive, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Comfortable working within a global organization.

Preferred

Benefits

  • WHAT YOU’LL GET: For the right candidate, we will offer a competitive salary and benefits package which includes 27 days annual holiday, private healthcare, employer contributory pension, life assurance and income protection.
  • We also offer a host of benefits that support wellbeing including subsidised gym membership, whilst our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion sees us offer learning opportunities around D&I, mentoring programmes and the opportunity for all to participate in a number of active Employee Led Networks and associated events.
  • Finally, this role will be supported with all the necessary personal development required to set someone up for success.
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M+C Saatchi Group

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M+C Saatchi Group is a global creative solutions company and the world’s largest independent creative network. We connect specialist expertise, powered by creativity, data and technology, to help build famous brands, solve the most complex business and societal challenges, and create and curate Cultural Power for our clients.

Founded in 1995
London, England, GBR
1.3K employees (474 in marketing)
68% recommend to a friend
71% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
52.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
37.1%
Direct
45.7%
Referral
7.1%
Social
8.7%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.3K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
210 (16% of company)
Median Career Experience
7 years
Median Tenure
3.1 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
10

Funding

Total Funding
$66.5M
Last Raise
$66.5M
Post IPO Debt, 5 years ago

Funding History

  • Jun 2021
    Post IPO Debt • $66.5M

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