Head of SEO

JR United Kingdom; Birkenhead; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in SEO is seeking a Head of SEO to lead their dynamic team and drive client success through innovative strategies. The role requires a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise in SEO, proven leadership capabilities, and a drive for mentoring others. As part of a sociable and ambitious team, you'll have the opportunity to work with diverse brands in a hybrid environment, focusing on organic growth and campaign excellence.

Benefits

Bonus Scheme

Personal Development Budget

Mental Health Support

Hybrid Working

Regular Social Events

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in SEO, combining strategic, technical, and leadership skills.
• Proven history of managing teams and driving growth.
• Strong understanding of SEO principles and ability to connect SEO efforts to business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the SEO department, setting strategic direction.
• Mentor and manage the SEO team, ensuring exceptional results for clients.
• Collaborate with other departments to drive integrated campaigns.

Skills

Strategic skills

Technical SEO knowledge

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Communication

Tools

Ahrefs

Semrush

Screaming Frog

GA4

GSC

Job description

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Too many have been burned, and we exist to turn doubters into SEO believers ?

Ready to shape the future of organic growth and lead a high-performing SEO team?

We’re looking for a commercially-minded and forward-thinking Head of SEO to join us in driving serious results for our clients.

If you’re a strategic leader with deep technical knowledge, a proven track record in scaling SEO performance, and a passion for developing people and processes, this is your chance to make a real impact.

We work with ambitious brands across a wide range of sectors - from fast-moving start-ups to global players - offering diverse challenges and opportunities to innovate.

This is a full-time, hybrid role. Our office is in the Baltic Triangle, Liverpool. While we offer flexibility, we’re a sociable team, so we’re looking for someone who can regularly commute in for collaboration and team events.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter – and if possible, include a case study or example of a campaign you’ve led and scaled ?

Responsibilities

As Head of SEO, you'll be responsible for leading our SEO department, setting the strategic direction, and ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional results for our clients.

You’ll oversee the full spectrum of SEO - from strategy and performance to team leadership and innovation:

→ Define and evolve our overall SEO offering and vision

→ Lead strategy across all client accounts and ensure high standards of delivery

→ Mentor and manage a growing SEO team, supporting both performance and development

→ Collaborate with other department leads (Content, PR, Dev, Strategy) to align efforts and drive integrated campaigns

→ Oversee key client relationships, contributing to growth, retention, and satisfaction

→ Use data to drive decisions and refine processes - ensuring campaigns are insight-led and outcome-focused

→ Stay ahead of industry changes and lead the adoption of new tools, tactics, and tech

→ Support business development efforts with strategic input, proposals, and pitches

Skills & Experience

→ 5+ years’ experience in SEO, with a strong blend of strategic, technical, and leadership skills

→ Proven experience managing teams and delivering growth at scale

→ Deep understanding of SEO principles – from crawling and indexing to content strategy and link building

→ Strong commercial awareness and ability to tie SEO activity to business outcomes

→ Confident communicator with experience in client leadership and stakeholder management

→ High proficiency with core SEO and analytics tools (Ahrefs, Semrush, Screaming Frog, GA4, GSC, etc.)

→ Highly organised, with a systems-thinking approach to workflow and process improvement

→ A collaborative mindset and passion for knowledge sharing and developing others

→ Salary up to £55,000 (DOE)

→ Bonus Scheme – when the agency grows, your earnings grow

→ Personal Development Budget – dedicated time and budget for learning (courses, webinars, events)

→ Mental Health Support – access to free courses and counselling sessions

→ Hybrid Working – the balance between home and office in the heart of Liverpool

→ Regular Social Events – we’ve tried most of Liverpool’s best spots and are always up for more