About Yellowball
Yellowball is a leading boutique digital agency with a proven track record of delivering exceptional results for clients across a diverse range of industries. With over 90 five-star reviews and a portfolio of industry-leading projects, we pride ourselves on combining data-driven strategies with creative execution to drive growth for our clients. Our expertise spans web design, SEO, and digital marketing, with a passionate team of experts who are dedicated to pushing boundaries and delivering excellence.
With the launch of our new website and exciting plans for growth in 2025, we are seeking an exceptional Head of SEO to lead and scale our SEO division. This is a unique opportunity to join an ambitious and forward-thinking agency where your expertise will drive success for clients and shape the future of the business.
The Role
As our Head of SEO, you will lead and oversee our rapidly growing SEO team, managing campaigns that span a wide range of industries. This is a strategic and managerial role where your primary focus will be on driving results through the team rather than executing deliverables yourself. You’ll be responsible for ensuring exceptional performance and quality across the division, guiding the team to deliver industry-leading results for clients.
Key Responsibilities:
* Strategic Leadership: Oversee and manage the SEO team’s delivery of audits and campaigns, ensuring high ROI and client satisfaction while addressing any issues swiftly and effectively.
* Quality Assurance: Ensure all work meets Yellowball's high standards by mentoring and supporting the team, not by executing tasks yourself.
* Process Improvement: Continually enhance processes, playbooks, and team structures to drive efficiency, scalability, and long-term retention.
* Upskilling and Leadership: Focus on training and mentoring the team to ensure they are equipped to deliver cutting-edge strategies and exceptional client results.
* Industry Thought Leadership: Represent Yellowball at industry events, create authoritative social content, and position the agency as a leader in the SEO industry.
* Sales and Growth: Play a pivotal role in pre-sales and pitches, helping secure new clients and driving net new client growth.
* Scaling the Team: Develop and implement strategies to handle new demand, building a high-performing team capable of delivering at scale.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading SEO teams in a dynamic agency environment. You’ll bring commercial acumen, industry expertise, and an ability to inspire those around you.
Required Skills & Experience:
* 5+ years of agency experience, ideally in a Head of SEO or senior management role.
* Demonstrated success managing and growing SEO teams, including SEOs and content writers.
* Proven ability to improve team efficiency, deliverables, and client retention.
* Experience developing and pitching winning proposals to secure new business.
* Strong commercial focus, understanding how to balance profitability with client satisfaction.
* A passion for training and empowering team members, ensuring their continual growth.
Salary & Benefits
At Yellowball, we believe in rewarding talent and dedication. Here’s what we offer:
* Competitive Salary: £70,000–£75,000, reflecting your expertise and experience.
* Performance Bonuses: Bonus scheme tied to retention/reduced churn and net new client growth.
* Flexible Working: This is a UK-based role – we work from The News Building in London Bridge but this can be an entirely remote UK role with occasional travel to London as required.
* Generous Annual Leave: 25 days of annual leave.
* Pension Contributions: Competitive employer contributions of 7.5%
* Thought Leadership Opportunities: Speak at high-profile events, become a key voice in the SEO industry, and build your personal brand.
* Monthly team socials: Monthly team socials From crazy golf to Flight Club and a big Christmas party, our company socials are regular but always optional – join in when you fancy, no pressure.
* The best tools for your job: MacBooks are our standard, but we’re happy to get you whatever equipment helps you get your job done.
Hiring Process
Our hiring process is designed to identify the very best talent while respecting your time. We’re interviewing for this role in January 2025 and the process is:
1. Introductory Screening Call: A conversation with one of the founders to discuss your experience, aspirations, and fit for the role.
2. Take-Home Task & Final Interview: You’ll complete an SEO proposal task, presenting your work to our founding team as part of a comprehensive final interview. This will give you the opportunity to showcase your expertise and vision while also discussing the role in detail.
Why Join Yellowball?
This is more than a job; it’s a chance to make a real impact. At Yellowball, you’ll have the opportunity to:
* Lead a high-performing team and play a key role in our continued growth.
* Influence the direction of our SEO strategy and service offering.
* Work with some of the brightest minds in the industry.
* Build your reputation as a thought leader in SEO.
* Shape the future of one of the UK’s most exciting digital agencies.