SEO Account Director

Kairos Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media agency in Manchester is seeking an experienced SEO Account Director to spearhead the SEO strategy for key clients. In this role, you will oversee the delivery of SEO campaigns and lead a talented team, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. This position offers a salary between £40,000 and £45,000 along with excellent benefits and hybrid working options. The ideal candidate will have strong technical SEO expertise and a passion for driving sustainable growth for globally recognized brands.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 from home)

Clear progression opportunities

Exposure to exciting global brands

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on expertise in technical SEO.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience briefing and working with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead SEO strategy for client accounts.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of SEO campaigns.
• Deliver deep strategic analysis for long-term roadmaps.
• Lead and develop the SEO team, ensuring high standards.

Skills

Technical SEO

On-page optimisation

Link building/analysis

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Job description

SEO Account Director

We're partnering with one of the world's leading media agencies, currently expanding following multiple high-profile client wins. As part of this growth, they are now seeking an experienced SEO Account Director to join their Manchester City Centre team.

This is a standout opportunity to work with globally recognised, industry-leading brands, delivering award-winning, world-class campaigns. The agency is widely recognised for its exceptional culture, strong investment in people, and one of the most compelling progression pathways in the market.

The Role

As an SEO Account Director, you will take full ownership of SEO strategy and performance across a portfolio of key client accounts, driving sustainable growth and measurable results.

Key responsibilities include:

• Owning and leading SEO strategy to deliver long-term organic performance and commercial impact
• Overseeing the end-to-end delivery of SEO campaigns, from planning and implementation through to reporting
• Reviewing and approving client-facing documentation, reports, and strategic presentations
• Delivering deep strategic analysis to shape long-term organic roadmaps, while capitalising on emerging trends and technologies
• Leading, managing, and developing SEO team members, supporting progression and ensuring high delivery standards

About You

• Strong hands-on expertise across technical SEO, on-page optimisation, and link building/analysis
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence presenting to clients and collaborating internally
• Experience briefing and working closely with Content, Digital PR, and CRO teams
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to build scopes of work and respond effectively to client briefs

What's on Offer

• 40,000 - 45,000 salary plus excellent benefits
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
• A stunning, world-class Manchester City Centre office
• Clear progression and exposure to some of the world's most exciting global brands

This role is ideal for an SEO Account Manager or Senior SEO Manager ready to step up, or an existing SEO Account Director looking to further their career within a truly global agency.

To find out more, please contact Stuart Nicholson at KRG for further details.