Head of SEO & AI

DCA Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Greater London is searching for a Head of SEO & AI to lead their SEO function and support the internal team. This pivotal role involves driving strategic initiatives while optimizing processes through AI integration. The ideal candidate will have experience in senior SEO roles and possess strong leadership and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and excellent growth opportunities. Immediate start is preferred.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Annual profit share inclusion

Birthday off

Loyalty holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Company pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior SEO role within an independent agency setting.
• Exceptional communication skills for articulating complex concepts.
• Experience managing large scale SEO campaigns for B2B clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of SEO specialists.
• Collaborate with clients to build strategic roadmaps.
• Report on department performance to the Management Team.

Skills

Leadership and people management skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Analytical skills

Project management skills

Job description

Head of SEO & AI

Location: London

Full Time

Salary: Competitive based on experience

Head of SEO & AI - The Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of SEO & AI Search to lead and grow our SEO function.

This role is pivotal in owning client account delivery through the nurturing of our internal team.

The ideal Head of SEO & AI will have experience in managing people, working with systems and processes, and having a forward thinking approach to developing our AI Search proposition to keep the business at the forefront of search.

Head of SEO & AI - Key skills

• Lead and mentor a team of SEO specialists, fostering their development and ensuring best practices are followed.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their business objectives and build strategic roadmaps and SOWs.
• Report on department performance to the Management Team, regarding utilisation, profitability, and client success/challenges.
• Collaborate with SEO Director on site migrations, technical projects, and key account roadmaps/strategy.
• Define and lead an AI Search proposition by developing new processes and deliverable workflows and templates for emerging areas of SEO such as AI Search / GEO / AIO.
• Plan and conduct QBRs with all accounts.
• Report into the MD on delivery performance on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
• Utilise AI to optimise existing manual processes and improve efficiencies in the business by always critiquing current ways of working for improvement.
• Manage internal systems to ensure POLARIS continues to have the best tech stack for service provision.
• Support new business onboarding and client retention by following company processes.

Requirements

• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a team.
• Proven experience in a senior SEO role within an independent agency setting, with experience of managing and nurturing direct reports.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to clients and stakeholders in a non-verbose way.
• A proactive mindset with strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Passionate about SEO, with a solid understanding across all 3 pillars and where AI Search is leading agencies and clients.
• Excellent analytical skills and experience with data-driven decision making.
• Experience managing large scale SEO campaigns, and working with B2B clients across Fintech, Services, and Technology.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• This is a hybrid role.

Start date: ASAP

Package and Benefits

• 25 days holiday - with length of service increases
• Inclusion in annual profit share.
• Birthday off.
• Loyalty holidays - complete 2 or more years of service at POLARIS and accrue 1 day extra per anniversary (up to 6 days).
• Christmas and New Year staggered hours.
• Company events and social every month and quarter.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Flexible working arrangements (hybrid office/remote model).
• Company pension

Reporting to: Managing Director