SEO Lead

MS - SEO Lead_1763739096
  • £50000 - £60000 per annum
  • London

About the Role

We're seeking a strategic Head of SEO & AI Search to lead our SEO function, drive high-quality client delivery, and shape our evolving AI-led search offering. You'll manage and develop the SEO team, optimise processes, and ensure we remain at the forefront of search innovation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and develop the SEO team to ensure best-in-class delivery.

  • Build strategic roadmaps and SoWs aligned to client goals.

  • Report departmental performance and utilisation to the Managing Director.

  • Develop and own our AI Search proposition, including workflows and templates for emerging areas (AI Search/GEO/AIO).

  • Deliver QBRs across all accounts.

  • Maintain and manage department analytics dashboards for performance and capacity visibility.

  • Use AI to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.

  • Support new business onboarding and client retention.

Requirements

  • Strong leadership and team-management experience within an independent agency.

  • Significant senior SEO experience, including managing direct reports.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Proactive, detail-focused, and strong in problem-solving.

  • Deep understanding of all SEO pillars and emerging AI Search trends.

  • Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.

  • Experience managing large-scale SEO programmes, ideally in B2B (FinTech, professional services, tech).

  • Strong project management and multi-tasking ability.

Package & Benefits

  • 25 days holiday + birthday off

  • Additional loyalty days (up to 6)

  • Reduced hours over Christmas/New Year

  • Monthly & quarterly social events

  • Annual profit share

  • Hybrid working

  • Company pension

  • Supportive team culture and career development opportunities

Martin Shardlow Managing Director (Reading)

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