Global SEO Leader: Strategy, Growth & Team Lead

The Portfolio Group Inc.

Manchester

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 150,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The Portfolio Group partners with a market-leading global IT and business services organisation to appoint a Global Head of SEO. You will own global SEO across Europe, North America, APAC and the Middle East, shaping strategy and leading a team.

Reporting to senior digital leadership, you will work with content, analytics and development teams to maximise visibility and market share, driving organic growth and commercial performance across diverse markets.

Qualifications

8+ years of SEO experience with leadership experience
Proven track record delivering organic growth and commercial outcomes
Experience with international SEO across multiple markets

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing SEO team
Own the SEO strategy and performance across multiple international websites and domains
Deliver against key commercial objectives including organic traffic, lead generation, conversions, and revenue growth
Develop and execute long-term SEO roadmaps aligned to wider business objectives
Conduct keyword research, competitor analysis, and opportunity identification across multiple markets
Drive technical SEO initiatives including site architecture, crawling, indexing, and optimisation
Partner with content and web development teams to ensure SEO best practices are embedded throughout the customer journey
Manage international SEO activity, including localisation and hreflang implementation
Produce detailed performance reporting and actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders
Work closely with wider Performance Marketing teams to align channel strategy and maximise growth opportunities
Monitor industry developments, algorithm updates, and emerging search trends