Head of SEO

ADLIB Recruitment • Full-time • Bristol, Avon, GB • 1m ago

This is a senior opportunity to join a well-established digital agency with a strong reputation for delivering measurable results. As Head of SEO, you will create, own and manage the organic search offering, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to drive long-term growth for clients. You’ll shape direction, build capability, and ensure SEO is fully embedded within wider digital strategies. This role is based in Bristol with flexible hybrid working.

What you’ll be doing
As Head of SEO, you’ll set the vision for how SEO is delivered across the agency. You’ll design scalable strategies that balance technical excellence, content performance and authority growth. You’ll lead a team of SEO specialists, supporting their development and creating clear processes that enable consistent, high-quality delivery.

You’ll work closely with Paid Media, Content, Digital PR and Client Services teams to ensure SEO is aligned with broader campaign objectives. You’ll also take a lead role in client conversations, pitches and planning sessions, translating complex SEO activity into clear commercial value.

Performance will be a core focus. You’ll oversee forecasting, reporting and continuous optimisation, ensuring SEO outcomes are tied to client goals and agency growth.

What experience you’ll need to apply

Proven experience operating as Head of SEO or in a comparable SEO leadership role.
Deep knowledge of technical SEO, content strategy and authority building.
Experience managing and developing SEO teams in an agency environment.
Strong understanding of how SEO integrates with wider digital marketing channels.
Experience owning SEO strategy for multiple clients or complex accounts.
Comfortable contributing to pitches, proposals and long-term planning.
Clear communication skills, with the ability to explain SEO value simply and accurately.

What you’ll get in return for your experience
In return for your expertise as Head of SEO, you’ll receive a competitive salary aligned to leadership-level responsibility, alongside a benefits package that supports flexibility and wellbeing. You’ll have genuine autonomy to shape the SEO function, influence agency direction and build something with long-term impact.

You’ll work in a collaborative, people-focused environment that values clear thinking, sustainable growth and continuous improvement. Hybrid working is fully supported, with time in a Bristol office balanced with remote flexibility (2/3 days week in the office). Reasonable adjustments and accommodations are available for candidates who require them.

What’s next?
If this Head of SEO opportunity sounds like the right next step, apply via the apply button. If you’d prefer an initial, confidential conversation, you can also reach out to the consultant managing the role to discuss the position in more detail. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.