SALT.agency
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 support the Head of SEO Client Delivery in achieving 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 eight 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
- Line manage junior team members, conducting monthly 121s and providing continuous support
- 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 growth 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
- Support internal R&D initiatives, identifying and implementing emerging trends and tools in SEO to maintain a competitive edge
- Participate in sales 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
About you:
- A minimum of six years SEO experience, including significant time managing client accounts and leading teams
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with experience mentoring and managing teams
- Proven track record in delivering strategic and technical SEO campaigns that drive measurable results
- Proactive in devising and communicating client growth opportunities
- Expertise in advanced SEO concepts, including algorithm updates, Core Web Vitals, schema optimization, and international SEO
- Proficient in tools such as Screaming Frog, Sitebulb, GA4, Looker Studio, Ahrefs, and Google Search Console
- Strong understanding of business models, industry dynamics, and aligning SEO strategies with commercial objectives
- Proactive and detail-oriented, with a passion for fostering collaboration and driving continuous improvement
Why work at SALT?
In return for your expertise, leadership, and commitment, we offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package:
- Salary starting from £46,500 depending on experience
- For this role, you can be fully remote, although there is the opportunity to come into our Leeds office on a hybrid basis if you want to
- 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 the Leeds HQ, 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
SALT is an equal opportunity employer
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process or at work, please let us know in your application.
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