Head of Organic Performance

Zealous Agency

Leeds

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Zealous Agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Organic Performance to lead and evolve its SEO, AEO and GEO offerings. This senior, hands-on role shapes strategy and drives measurable commercial results across a diverse client portfolio.

You’ll combine technical excellence with strategic vision, manage a growing organic team, and explore AI-driven opportunities to stay ahead in a fast-paced agency environment.

Qualifications

Proven experience leading SEO and organic growth strategies within an agency environment.
Strong technical SEO expertise with strategic and commercial awareness.
Demonstrable growth across competitive search landscapes.
Experience with digital PR, content strategy and scalable organic acquisition.
Strong stakeholder management and team leadership.
Comfortable in fast-paced, growth-focused environments.
Passionate about AI and the future of search.

Responsibilities

Lead and deliver high-impact SEO, AEO and GEO strategies across a diverse client portfolio
Own the agency’s long-term organic search vision and service evolution
Drive technical SEO, content strategy, authority building and digital PR initiatives
Oversee campaign performance, ensuring commercially meaningful outcomes for clients
Support visibility across both traditional search engines and emerging AI-driven platforms
Build trusted client relationships and confidently communicate strategy, insights and results
Identify opportunities to integrate AI tools and innovative workflows into organic delivery

Skills

SEO leadership

Technical SEO

Agency experience

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

AI in SEO

Job description

An award-winning digital agency entering an exciting new growth phase is looking for a Head of Organic Performance to lead, evolve and future-proof its SEO, Organic and Digital PR offering.

This is a senior, hands-on leadership role for someone passionate about modern search, organic strategy and the evolving AI landscape. You’ll take ownership of the agency’s SEO, AEO and GEO direction, leading impactful strategies that deliver measurable commercial results for a varied and exciting portfolio of B2B and consumer clients globally.

Working closely with senior leadership, you’ll help shape the future of the agency’s SEO and Organic performance proposition, combining technical excellence, strategic thinking and innovation across traditional search, AI visibility, PR and emerging organic channels.

The Role

Lead and deliver high-impact SEO, AEO and GEO strategies across a diverse client portfolio
Own the agency’s long-term organic search vision and service evolution
Drive technical SEO, content strategy, authority building and digital PR initiatives
Oversee campaign performance, ensuring commercially meaningful outcomes for clients
Support visibility across both traditional search engines and emerging AI-driven platforms
Build trusted client relationships and confidently communicate strategy, insights and results
Identify opportunities to integrate AI tools and innovative workflows into organic delivery

About You

Proven experience leading SEO and organic growth strategies within an agency environment
Strong technical SEO expertise combined with strategic and commercial awareness
Demonstrable success in delivering measurable growth across competitive search landscapes
Experience across digital PR, content strategy and scalable organic acquisition?
Strong stakeholder management and team leadership skills
Comfortable operating in fast-paced, growth-focused environments
Passionate about innovation, AI and the future of search

What’s on Offer