Head of SEO - Digital Marketing Agency

My digital marketing agency client is looking for an experienced Head of SEO to join their team on a permanent basis.

This is a senior role so you MUST have worked as Head of SEO in a digital marketing agency environment.

Essential Experience

Three to five years of SEO experience in an agency environment.
Working knowledge of GEO, AI Search and LLM optimisation, or willingness to rapidly Upskill.
Strong technical SEO, on-page optimisation and content strategy skills.
Experience managing multiple clients and stakeholders.
Proficiency with GSC, GA4, Ahrefs, SEMRush and Screaming Frog.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Understanding of PPC, Paid Social or wider digital strategy
UX knowledge

Key Duties

Strategy and Delivery

Develop and implement SEO and GEO strategies aligned with client business objectives across multiple accounts.
Conduct technical audits covering site architecture, crawling and indexing, page speed, and structured data. Translate findings into prioritised roadmaps with clear actions and Timelines.
Execute on-page optimisation, technical implementations, and content strategy recommendations.
Work directly within CMS platforms where required.
Analyse competitor landscapes and identify strategic opportunities for organic growth.
Stay current with algorithm updates, AI search developments, and LLM optimisation.

Client Management

Serve as the primary SEO contact for all clients in the portfolio. Build relationships based on trust, transparency, and consistent results.
Educate clients on SEO best practices and provide strategic guidance on organic search decisions

Performance and Reporting

Monitor rankings, visibility, traffic, and conversion data. Identify trends, opportunities, and areas requiring optimisation.
Build reports focused on results and ROI, not vanity metrics. Deliver monthly and quarterly performance reviews that guide next steps.
Define and track KPIs that demonstrate the business impact of SEO activity.

Agency Contribution

Develop SEO processes, templates, and documentation Support new business pitches with SEO insights, competitor analysis, and strategic Recommendations.
Collaborate with PPC, Paid Social, and Creative teams to integrate SEO into broader marketing initiatives.

This is a great opportunity to make your mark in a forward thinking marketing agency environment. Our client offers hybrid working and ideally we are looking for the right candidate to start ASAP

So don't delay and apply today as I have interview slots ready to be filled.

Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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