SEO Lead

SALT.agency is seeking an experienced and motivated SEO Lead to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll oversee strategic and technical SEO campaigns for high-value clients, lead a talented team, and contribute to business growth and innovation.

As an SEO Lead at SALT.agency, you will plan, execute, and manage high-impact SEO growth campaigns for a portfolio of high-value clients. Combining strategic insight with leadership skills, you will uphold quality standards, mentor team members, and drive innovation to deliver measurable results. You will also be critical in aligning team efforts with business objectives, contributing to recruitment, business development, and operational efficiency while fostering a high-performing, client-focused culture.

What you'll do:

• Directly manage up to five client accounts (up to an agreed figure in revenue), ensuring the timely delivery of exceptional SEO campaigns.

• Oversee and support up to 10 accounts in total, providing strategic direction and technical expertise.

• Build and maintain long-standing client relationships, serving as a trusted stakeholder and ensuring alignment with business goals.

• Mentor and coach team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

• Provide structured feedback to improve the quality of deliverables and upskill team members in strategic and technical SEO.

• Lead training sessions and support learning and development initiatives for junior and mid-level SEO specialists.

• Develop and present SEO roadmaps, integrating technical and strategic components to meet client KPIs.

• Lead the execution of international SEO campaigns, migrations, and local SEO strategies, adapting approaches to diverse industries such as SaaS, eCommerce, and Travel.

• Contribute to process improvements by developing and refining frameworks and workflows to enhance scalability and quality.

• Drive internal R&D initiatives, identifying and implementing emerging trends and tools in SEO to maintain a competitive edge.

• Participate in discovery processes and develop proposals for new clients, aligning SEO strategies with their business goals.

• Identify opportunities for account growth, including upselling and cross-selling services.

• Support recruitment efforts, onboarding, and employee retention plans to attract and retain top talent in the industry.
  

In return for your expertise, leadership, and commitment, we offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package:

• Salary of £46,500+.

• Leadership and career advancement opportunities, including access to industry conferences and internal training programs.

• 23 days of holiday (three of these days are at Christmas), plus the usual bank holidays, 0.5 days for your birthday, and an additional day for every year you work (up to three years).

• Additional holiday buyback policy (following probation).

• Top-of-the-range equipment (laptop, screens) and access to bespoke technology.

• Flexible working options: work from home, hybrid, or full remote working.

• Health & Wellness: Free on-site gym and showers, free eye tests and flu jabs, a dedicated Mental Health First Aider, and a cycle-to-work scheme.

• Following probation, eligibility for our Working Abroad policy.

• Continuous training and development, covering technical, business, and leadership skills.

• A vibrant social environment, including monthly breakfast socials and summer and Christmas events.

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