Part time SEO Director – EU

clockworkTalent Limited; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a part-time SEO Director to lead SEO initiatives in the EU, particularly for a major travel client. This role offers the flexibility of remote work while requiring a seasoned SEO professional with a strong agency background. You will be responsible for managing significant SEO projects, collaborating with a talented team, and providing strategic insights to clients. The position emphasizes autonomy and innovation, allowing you to leverage your expertise in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about SEO and looking for a role that values flexibility and professional growth, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Remote work

Supportive team environment

Growth opportunities

No micromanaging

Qualifications

• At least 6 years in SEO with 2 years in an agency setting.
• Proven track record in managing large websites and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead SEO projects for clients in the EU market, focusing on a Tier 1 travel client.
• Oversee full-cycle SEO initiatives from audits to content optimization.

Skills

SEO

Analytical Skills

Client Communication

Project Management

Sales Opportunities Development

Tools

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

Screaming Frog

Ahrefs

SEMrush

OpenAI

Gemini

Job description

If you’re an accomplished SEO figurehead with agency experience and some exposure to big travel sites, this is an exceptional part-time SEO Director job opportunity

Our client is an Australian technical performance marketing agency, existing to solve tough problems in the marketing of global enterprise companies. Applying their engineering mindset to complex marketing situations, they deliver a scalable performance that generates an exponential return on investment for their clients.

It’s been over 10 years since clockworkTalent first recruited for this agency, and we’re proud to recognise one of our early hires grew into becoming the agency’s CEO! We’re looking to replicate that quality hire, onboarding a part-time accomplished SEO Director for the EU region.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Global Head of SEO, as SEO Director (EU Region), you will be responsible for leading and managing SEO projects for clients in the EU market. At this time a significant proportion of your time will be allotted to a Tier 1 travel client. This is a minimum 80 hours per month contract (guaranteed), flexing up to 100 hrs per month.

You’ll be the primary client-facing SEO expert for the region, ensuring seamless strategy execution and project oversight. You’ll have direct communication with client stakeholders both virtually and in person (your client travel expenses are covered, don’t worry). You’ll coordinate with an existing network of flex-time Content Editors in the EU, ensuring content aligns with SEO best practices and client objectives. You should also be able to handle various aspects of SEO execution when needed.

Accomplished in SEO, you’ll draw on your skills to develop and implement your SEO strategies tailored to each client. As such, you’ll utilise and lead your team of 20+ freelancers (already in place). You’ll competently oversee full-cycle SEO initiatives, from technical audits to content optimisation and authority building. You’ll win trust from your stakeholders, providing SEO insights and recommendations, and ensuring they understand the value and impact of your work. Your passion for keeping ahead of the industry curve will help you identify and implement automation opportunities that improve efficiency. You’ll also confidently recommend and oversee improvements in website architecture, internal linking, page speed, structured data, and crawl efficiency. Whilst working independently as the agency’s lead for the EU region, you’ll be reporting and in close partnership with the team across Asia and Australia.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• A seasoned SEO professional, you’ll bring at least 6 years in SEO and 2 years of recent agency experience
• Bring a proven track record of delivering results across various industries. Travel experience is a significant advantage
• Strong experience in handling large websites (with more than 100k pages)
• Proven experience overseeing six-figure monthly client budgets, ensuring strategic allocation and financial accountability
• Proactively identifies, develops, and pitches new sales opportunities within the region to drive business growth and market expansion.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Using OpenAI or similar platforms to work smarter, not harder.
• Industry tools like Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Screaming Frog, Ahrefs, SEMrush, OpenAI, Gemini and AI-driven SEO platforms.
• Proactive, innovative, and eager to stay ahead of evolving SEO trends, including AI-powered search and emerging search platforms.
• Strong communication skills, capable of presenting complex SEO concepts to clients and internal teams.
• A strategic thinker who understands how SEO contributes to the overall marketing mix and business growth.

LOCATION

Fully remote in the UK, you’ll already have permit to work in the UK in place and be comfortable working from home/remotely. Note the core of this agency are Australia/Asia based, so it’s essential you’ll be able to work in the morning to ensure there is working day crossover within the global team.

BENEFITS

Let’s hear from existing employees on why they chose to join and stay:

• Good management team that creates growth opportunities, embodies company values, and understands people’s pain points.
• A nice, dedicated, supportive (and funny) team with years of experience, therefore, really good at what they’re doing.
• Flexibility in working hours, working location, no micromanaging, and you can take full ownership of your work.
• No politics, no bullsh!t.
• Very good processes, clear expectations.

If flexible working and utilising your significant SEO experience is important and you can consider a part-time SEO Director role, apply to this job opportunity using the form below quoting job ref 1001524 or email your CV to [e-mail] quoting job ref 1001524.

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