SEO Account Manager Hybrid Working in London

Company description With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader.

Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward.

With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, we are the flagship Publicis Media agency that uses our 'Power of One' business model, with teams that span multiple disciplines across clients such as Aldi, P&G, Primark, Samsung, Stellantis, and Visa.

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.

As a result, we have an exceptionally energised and committed talent base, all of us proud of our welcoming and supportive culture, as evidenced by our recognition as one of Campaign's Best Places to Work for five years in a row, Media Week's Agency of the Year 2025 and one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025.

Overview SEO Account Manager Performics | Publicis Media 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.

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.

Curiosity, adaptability and a continuous learning mindset, with an interest in AI-driven search experiences, industry developments and digital innovation.

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.

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.

Additional information 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.

Publicis Groupe works primarily from the office or our clients' office four days per week.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment process.

If you have any access needs - for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition - please let us know.

Guided by our values, we listen with empathy, uplift each other, take responsibility, and embrace change - building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected, and genuinely included.#