As a Senior Technical SEO Specialist at SALT.agency, you will take a leadership role in delivering advanced technical SEO solutions for a diverse portfolio of high-profile clients. You’ll spearhead large-scale projects, solve unique complex technical challenges, and shape strategies that drive measurable results. Acting as a technical expert and mentor, you’ll collaborate with teams to enhance workflows, innovate processes, and upskill team members to maintain a best-in-class service. Reporting to a Technical SEO Lead or the Head of SEO Client Delivery, this is a senior role within the team, ideal for someone with a strong grasp of Technical SEO, but also looking to develop further leadership and management skills.
What you'll do:
* Manage up to 5 high-value client accounts as a Client Delivery Manager (CDM), overseeing communications, delegating tasks, and ensuring the timely execution of strategies.
* Contribute technical expertise across up to 7 client accounts, ensuring all deliverables align with client objectives and KPIs.
* Conduct in-depth technical SEO audits, addressing complex issues like JavaScript rendering, page speed efficiency, and international issues.
* Lead the planning and implementation of large-scale Technical SEO projects, including international SEO setups, migrations, and performance optimization.
* Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to ensure technical recommendations are implemented effectively and align with client objectives.
* Drive innovation by contributing to internal R&D projects, identifying emerging SEO trends, and creating new processes and frameworks to enhance team efficiency.
* Develop advanced templates, tools, and methodologies for technical SEO workflows.
* Mentor and guide junior and mid-level SEO specialists, reviewing their work and providing actionable feedback to ensure quality and accuracy.
* Deliver training sessions to upskill team members on advanced technical SEO topics and tools.
* Supervise junior team members - optional responsibility.
About you:
* A minimum of five years SEO experience, including significant time managing client accounts and leading teams.
* Demonstrates leadership skills, with a good level of experience mentoring and managing teams.
* Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively with developers.
* Proven track record in delivering strategic and technical SEO campaigns that drive measurable results.
* Expertise in advanced SEO concepts & areas, including traffic drop recovery, Core Web Vitals, 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.
* Experienced in dealing with bespoke website builds and providing recommendations that are in line with existing tech stacks.
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 £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 Technical SEO Specialist role and responsibilities, have the opportunity to progress in their SEO careers to the next level and become a Technical SEO Lead. Technical SEO Leads balance additional business development activities as well as continue to lead technical SEO initiatives.
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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