As a Senior SEO Strategist at SALT.agency, you will lead the design and execution of high-impact SEO strategies for enterprise and growth-stage clients. You’ll own strategic delivery across a set of accounts, while supporting junior strategists and executives through coaching, QA, and training. You’ll play a lead role in aligning SEO with client business goals, setting KPIs, and maintaining high client satisfaction through proactive direction. Reporting to an SEO Lead or the Head of SEO Client Delivery, this is a senior role within the strategic team, ideal for someone with a strong grasp of commercial SEO, but also looking to develop further leadership and management skills.
What you'll do:
* Directly manage up to 5 client accounts, acting as the primary contact (Client Delivery Manager) and delivering tailored SEO strategies to meet client KPIs
* Support up to 7 accounts in total, ensuring efficient resource allocation and high-quality outcomes
* Build and maintain long-term client relationships, offering proactive communication and strategic advice
* Develop and execute comprehensive SEO strategies to achieve client objectives
* Analyze campaign performance and refine strategies to ensure continuous improvement and measurable results
* Collaborate with technical, content, and data teams to deliver cohesive SEO programs
* Mentor junior and mid-level team members, providing structured training and feedback to enhance their technical and strategic skills
* Contribute to internal R&D initiatives and process improvements, refining templates and frameworks to enhance service delivery
* Stay ahead of SEO trends and share insights with the team to maintain a best-in-class service
* Participate in new client discovery processes, providing insights and research for potential projects
* Identify growth opportunities within existing accounts and collaborate with leadership to deliver value-driven solutions
* Supervise junior team members - optional responsibility
About you:
* A minimum of five years of SEO experience, with a successful track record in delivering strategic SEO campaigns
* Proven ability to manage multiple high-value client accounts and deliver exceptional results (preferably in SaaS, eCommerce & Travel sectors)
* Strong client-handling skills, with the ability to comfortably run client calls and communicate complex strategies effectively
* Expertise in fundamental SEO principles, including keyword optimisation, backlinks, content optimisation, user experience, and performance analytics
* Advanced understanding of algorithm updates, including EEAT, Helpful Content, and their impact on website performance
* Good technical SEO knowledge, including crawlability, indexation, and page-speed optimisation
* Comprehensive understanding of website technologies such as CDN or CMS solutions
* Proficient in analytics and reporting tools like GA4, Looker Studio, and BigQuery, with the ability to extract actionable insights
* Excellent collaboration and organisational skills
* A proactive attitude with a passion for SEO and a commitment to staying ahead of industry trends
Why work at SALT?
* Salary starting from £42,000 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
* Great career advancement opportunities, including leadership training and access to industry conferences
* 23 days of holiday (3 of these days are at Christmas), plus the usual bank holidays, plus 0.5 day for your birthday, and an additional day for every year you work (up to 3 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 future opportunities for 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 BIG summer and Christmas events
Career Pathway Opportunities
Successful applicants, upon excelling in the Senior SEO Strategist role and responsibilities, have the opportunity to progress in their SEO careers to the next level and become an SEO Lead. SEO Leads balance additional business development activities as well as continue to lead and support strategic SEO activities.
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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