We're working with an established digital marketing agency looking for an experienced Organic Search Director to lead its organic search function and drive high-quality SEO delivery across its client portfolio.
This is an opportunity for a strategic and technically experienced SEO leader to take ownership of organic search performance, develop enterprise-level strategies and lead a team of SEO professionals. You'll play an important role in shaping delivery standards, strengthening client relationships and ensuring organic search contributes to wider business objectives.
Please note: This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in the office in Newcastle.
Some of the responsibilities: Lead the Organic Search function, ensuring consistent, high-quality SEO delivery across client accounts.
Develop and oversee enterprise-level organic search strategies, incorporating technical SEO, content strategy and authority building.
Establish and maintain technical standards, strategic frameworks and best practices across the team.
Work closely with Client Services to ensure organic search strategies meet client objectives and support long-term relationships.
Collaborate with other departments to integrate organic search into wider digital marketing and business strategies.
Lead, mentor and develop SEO professionals, supporting their technical expertise and professional development.
Implement scalable processes and ways of working to improve efficiency, consistency and delivery quality.
Support the Growth team in developing organic search strategies and solutions for new business pitches.
Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement, keeping the team aligned with developments in organic search.
Act as a senior point of contact for organic search, providing strategic direction and technical guidance to internal teams and clients.
Some of the requirements: Advanced technical SEO expertise, with a strong understanding of enterprise-level organic search strategies.
Strong experience in content strategy, topical authority and authority building.
Proven ability to lead an SEO or Organic Search function, including managing teams and overseeing delivery quality.
Excellent understanding of how SEO integrates with wider digital marketing, brand and commercial strategies.
Strong knowledge of SEO tools, analytics platforms and data interpretation to support strategic decision-making.
Experience developing and implementing SEO frameworks, processes and best practices across multiple accounts.
Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on technical oversight.
Strong commercial awareness and the ability to align organic search performance with business objectives.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with confidence working alongside senior clients and internal leadership teams. Think this could be the right opportunity for you? Apply today.
Location:
Newcastle upon TyneTyne and WearNewcastle upon TyneNE12 8BXSalary:50000 - 75000Sector: Digital Marketing Type: PermanentPosted:11/02/2026
Organic Search Director in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Ronald James
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