Head of SEO

Inventum have partnered with an independent advertising agency. Founded 5 years ago they are Google Premier Parter, boasting a roster of well-know global clients predominantly within the B2B, Fintech and e-commerce sectors.

They are building an agency that orientated towards delivering client vale and centered around client experience. You'll join a small team across SEO, PPC, Paid Social, Content etc, and work predominantly remotely, with some travel to London for key meetings.

They are hiring a Head of SEO to lead and scale their SEO function as they continue their rapid growth. This is a pivotal role, a first hire, responsible for defining and executing SEO strategies that drive measurable results for their clients.

Responsibilities:

SEO Strategy & Execution:

• Develop and implement industry-leading SEO strategies across technical, on-page, and off-page SEO.
• Stay ahead of algorithm updates and industry trends to ensure best-in-class performance.
• Create and oversee tailored SEO roadmaps for clients, ensuring sustainable growth.

Client Leadership & Growth:

• Act as the senior point of contact for all SEO clients, ensuring high retention and satisfaction.
• Collaborate with clients to translate business goals into actionable SEO strategies.
• Drive new business growth by contributing to pitches and identifying SEO opportunities.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Build and lead a high-performing SEO team, hiring, mentoring, and upskilling as required.
• Foster a collaborative environment where innovation and performance thrive.
• Work cross-functionally with Paid Media, CRO, and Web Development teams to ensure integrated digital strategies.
• Current team management of 1 person

Performance Analysis & Reporting:

• Establish and maintain a framework for tracking and reporting SEO success.
• Provide regular insights and recommendations based on performance data.

Operational Excellence:

• Develop efficient workflows, tools, and processes to enhance SEO delivery.
• Manage SEO budgets, ensuring cost-effective strategies that deliver strong ROI.
• Work with external partners where necessary to scale execution.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Proven experience in a senior SEO role, preferably within an agency environment.
• Strong technical SEO expertise, with experience in site migrations, indexation, and site architecture.
• Hands-on experience with key SEO tools (Google Search Console, Screaming Frog, SEMrush, Ahrefs, etc.).
• Deep understanding of content marketing, link-building strategies, and search intent.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with Google Analytics, Looker Studio, and other reporting platforms.
• Excellent leadership skills with a track record of managing and developing teams.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, able to convey complex SEO concepts to non-technical stakeholders