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Head of SEO

Full Time Leicester £55K - £60K (DOE)

Assisted is a multi-channel digital performance marketing agency that has experienced significant growth in the last 7 years since being founded. We are now a multi-million-pound agency with over 20 experts working across 60 marketing clients. Our client services include SEO, PPC, Social, Web and Email Marketing.

We are looking for a ‘Head of SEO’ to lead our team of 5 technical SEO and Content Specialists on best practice and delivery of one of our key services. You will also be required to own and deliver on some of our larger accounts, offering strategic insights, finding additional opportunities for strategy development and ultimately help retain our customers.

With our head office in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, hybrid working is expected as part of the ‘Head of SEO’ role with two days minimum required in the office.

Excellent commercial understanding is vital along with knowledge across all search channels.

All applications should be emailed directly to [email protected] and [email protected] – No Recruitment agencies at this point, please.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor and develop our SEO & Content team
  • Development of internal SEO processes and standards
  • Join of senior leadership team for decision-making and thought leadership
  • Play a key role in internal meetings, team building and development sessions
  • Key client account management and delivery
  • Responsible for, retention and growth through the delivery of successful SEO strategies.
  • Get involved with and support sales team with new business development pitches
  • Confidently run workshops, webinars and conference talks
  • Lead client meetings
  • Proactively grow client accounts

Required experience and qualifications

  • 5+ years’ Technical SEO experience – digital agency background is required
  • Proven leadership skills
  • High level of commercial awareness
  • Exceptional client-facing skills
  • Highly experienced in account management & account growth
  • Solid experience in digital & web-based projects – SEO, PPC, Social & Web Development.
  • Extremely organised with excellent time management and prioritising skills
  • Confident presenter and pitcher
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

  • Starting salary – £55,000 – £60,000 pa (depending on experience)
  • 28 days holiday per year
  • + bank holidays
  • + Your birthday off
  • £500 pa training budget
  • Macbook and latest PR software packages
  • 3% pension contribution
  • Ability to work from home / flexible working hours
  • Dog-friendly office
  • Free Private Health Insurance

Key Attributes

  • Confident communicator
  • Excellent at building strong relationships with clients and colleagues
  • Commercially astute
  • Proactive, focused and resilient
  • Self-motivated with energy and enthusiasm
  • Flexible, versatile and able to cope well under pressure
  • Understanding of ROAS, ROI, CPL and CPA’s.