Organic Search Director

Ronald James Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ronald James Group is seeking an experienced Organic Search Director to own the organic search function and deliver high-quality SEO across a diverse client portfolio.

The role is hybrid, with 3 days per week in the Newcastle office, and requires strategic leadership, technical SEO expertise, and strong client-facing capabilities to drive performance.

Qualifications

• Advanced technical SEO expertise with enterprise focus.
• Proven ability to lead an Organic Search function and teams.
• Strong understanding of how SEO integrates with digital marketing and business aims.
• Experience leveraging analytics to support strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Organic Search function across client accounts with high-quality delivery.
• Develop enterprise-level Organic Search strategies including technical SEO and content.
• Establish technical standards, strategic frameworks, and best practices.
• Collaborate with Client Services to align strategies with client objectives.
• Mentor SEO professionals and implement scalable processes for delivery quality.
• Support growth pitches with organic search strategies and opportunities.

Skills

Advanced technical SEO

Enterprise-level strategies

Content strategy

Team leadership

Analytics & data interpretation

Stakeholder management

Tools

SEO tools

Analytics platforms

Job description

We’re working with an established digital marketing agency looking for an experienced Organic Search Director to lead its organic search function and drive high-quality SEO delivery across its client portfolio. This is an opportunity for a strategic and technically experienced SEO leader to take ownership of organic search performance, develop enterprise-level strategies and lead a team of SEO professionals. You’ll play an important role in shaping delivery standards, strengthening client relationships and ensuring organic search contributes to wider business objectives.

Please note: This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in the office in Newcastle.

Some of the responsibilities:

• Lead the Organic Search function, ensuring consistent, high-quality SEO delivery across client accounts.
• Develop and oversee enterprise-level organic search strategies, incorporating technical SEO, content strategy and authority building.
• Establish and maintain technical standards, strategic frameworks and best practices across the team.
• Work closely with Client Services to ensure organic search strategies meet client objectives and support long-term relationships.
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate organic search into wider digital marketing and business strategies.
• Lead, mentor and develop SEO professionals, supporting their technical expertise and professional development.
• Implement scalable processes and ways of working to improve efficiency, consistency and delivery quality.
• Support the Growth team in developing organic search strategies and solutions for new business pitches.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement, keeping the team aligned with developments in organic search.
• Act as a senior point of contact for organic search, providing strategic direction and technical guidance to internal teams and clients.

Some of the requirements:

• Advanced technical SEO expertise, with a strong understanding of enterprise-level organic search strategies.
• Strong experience in content strategy, topical authority and authority building.
• Proven ability to lead an SEO or Organic Search function, including managing teams and overseeing delivery quality.
• Excellent understanding of how SEO integrates with wider digital marketing, brand and commercial strategies.
• Strong knowledge of SEO tools, analytics platforms and data interpretation to support strategic decision-making.
• Experience developing and implementing SEO frameworks, processes and best practices across multiple accounts.
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands‑on technical oversight.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to align organic search performance with business objectives.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with confidence working alongside senior clients and internal leadership teams.