SEO Account Manager

With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at the centre of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward.

We place a huge focus on our People, and have driven flagship D&I and L&D programmes within Publicis Media; our goal is to help every individual reach their fullest potential, and we encourage everyone to make “Brave Plays” in how they approach their work and their own career development.

We are hiring an SEO Account Manager / SEO Manager to help shape the future of organic search for some of the world’s most recognised brands. This is an exciting opportunity to lead strategic SEO programmes that combine technical excellence, content innovation and data-driven decision-making. Working closely with clients and cross-functional specialists, you'll play a key role in driving measurable business outcomes while helping evolve how search works in an increasingly AI-powered landscape.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead the development and delivery of integrated SEO strategies aligned to client objectives, growth targets and digital performance goals.
• Oversee technical SEO audits, site migrations and optimisation initiatives, ensuring high-quality implementation and ongoing performance improvements.
• Manage and support SEO Executives through coaching, feedback and development opportunities that help them grow their expertise and confidence.
• Collaborate with specialists across Paid Search, Social, Content and CRO to create connected performance marketing strategies.
• Analyse performance data and translate insights into clear recommendations that improve visibility, engagement, conversions and ROI.
• Build trusted client relationships, presenting strategies, insights and results in a clear, engaging and commercially relevant way.
• Identify emerging opportunities across AI search, changing consumer behaviours and evolving search technologies to keep clients ahead of the curve.

Skills we’re looking for:

• Experience delivering successful SEO programmes, ideally within an agency or consultative environment supporting complex client accounts.
• Strong understanding of technical SEO principles, including crawling, indexing, site architecture and website performance.
• Confidence using analytics and SEO platforms to evaluate performance, identify opportunities and inform strategic recommendations.
• Ability to manage projects effectively, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of execution.
• Experience supporting, mentoring or developing colleagues and contributing to a collaborative team culture.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Curiosity, adaptability and a continuous learning mindset, with an interest in AI-driven search experiences, industry developments and digital innovation.

Why Join Performics?

As part of Publicis Media, you’ll work with market-leading clients, talented specialists and industry-leading technology across a global network. You’ll have access to continuous learning opportunities, diverse career pathways and a collaborative environment where ideas are welcomed and expertise is shared.

Publicis Media is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where needed.

Starcom offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees. Full details are shared when you join, but highlights include core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave.