Head of SEO

Job Description

Head of SEO
Location: Hybrid (London-based office)
Salary: £65,000–£75,000 per annum
Working Pattern: 4-day week

About the Company
Solis Recruitment is working with a growing boutique agency that partners with mid-to-large clients across sectors such as eCommerce, Education, Property, Technology and more. Known for its technical depth and collaborative culture, the agency is evolving its SEO offering to meet the demands of an AI-driven digital landscape.

This is a strategic leadership role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys mentoring others, and wants to shape the future of SEO delivery and culture within a high-performing team.

The Role
As Head of SEO, you’ll lead a small team of SEO specialists, drive innovation in technical SEO, and play a key role in client growth, retention, and satisfaction. You’ll be hands-on with strategy, delivery, and client relationships, while also building scalable processes and frameworks that elevate the agency’s reputation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and mentoring the SEO team, setting OKRs and career development plans
• Architecting modern SEO strategies, with a strong focus on technical SEO for large-scale websites (1M+ URLs)
• Developing and refining SOPs, deliverables, and QA processes
• Championing automation and AI tools (including RAG) to improve efficiency
• Representing SEO in pitches, QBRs, and strategic client conversations
• Driving client KPIs — increasing clicks, conversions, and satisfaction
• Building SEO deliverables and reports that align with client goals
• Identifying team gaps and building hiring plans aligned with growth forecasts
• Producing training documentation and governance for career progression
• Contributing to thought leadership through content, media, and events

About You
You’ll already be operating at a senior level within an agency environment, with a proven track record of leading SEO teams and delivering results for complex client portfolios.

• 10+ years’ agency experience in SEO
• Deep technical SEO expertise and experience managing large-scale websites
• Strong consulting skills and written communication
• Passionate about innovation, automation, and AI in SEO
• Comfortable leading from the front and getting hands-on with clients
• Experience hiring, training, and scaling SEO teams
• Able to build and evolve internal processes and delivery frameworks

Culture & Benefits
You’ll play an integral role in shaping the agency’s culture, values, and ways of working.

• 4-day working week
• Hybrid setup with a collaborative London office
• Clear progression pathways and investment in team development
• Direct influence on team structure, training, and internal career frameworks
• Opportunity to lead thought leadership initiatives across content, media, and events

Reach out to Jay Thandi or Rowina Chakkar for more details. You can learn more about SEO Recruitment Service here.