SEO Lead in London

We are SALT, a marketing agency focused on delivering growth outcomes to our customers by supporting them in content, SEO, and data analytics. We optimise the profits of leading global businesses including Amplitude, Cloudflare, Jewsons, and Gitlab. We are on the hunt for a talented and commercially minded SEO Lead with proven credentials to help fuel our next stage of growth.

We are building a team of specialists who are looking to:

• Join our expert team and become one of the best in your field.
• Craft and execute custom SEO strategies built around goals.
• Master data-driven reporting tied to business KPIs.
• Have the right resource and authority to deliver business impact.
• Be empowered to make the decisions that result in quality work.

If you are a talented and commercial SEO Lead who wants to feel valued, have the right resources, and work as part of a team that gets it; SALT is where your career gets serious.

What you will do:

Reporting to the Head of SEO Client Delivery, you will plan, execute, and manage high-impact SEO growth campaigns for a portfolio of high-value clients. Combining strategic and commercial insight, you will uphold quality standards, directly manage a team, and drive innovation to deliver measurable results. You will also support the Head of SEO Client Delivery with valued project work to achieve business objectives, such as business development and operational efficiency, while actively fostering a high-performing, client-focused culture.

What you will bring to SALT:

• A minimum of six years SEO experience, including significant time managing client accounts.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a track record of directly managing a team, including coaching and mentoring.
• Proven track record in delivering strategic and technical SEO campaigns that drive measurable results for clients.
• Strong consultancy skills with experience of proactively devising and communicating client growth opportunities, tailored to the client's needs.
• Expertise in advanced SEO concepts, including algorithm updates, Core Web Vitals, schema optimization, 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 delivering excellence to both clients, stakeholders, and team members.

In a nutshell - your opportunity at SALT:

• Work with the best: Work with the top innovators in your industry. Recently our team has won awards, given 10+ conference presentations in 2025, and been featured in Content Marketing Institute and Search Engine Journal.
• Make a real impact: We offer fulfilling work which demonstrates value and impact on our clients' business.
• Get rewarded for delivering growth: We provide a competitive commission framework that ensures you are personally rewarded for delivering growth opportunities for your clients.
• Accelerate your career growth: At SALT, your growth isn’t a waiting game, it’s a clear path forward.

If you are a commercially minded and self-motivated SEO Lead who is looking to deliver great results for our clients, wants to continue to grow and develop your career, and enjoy great perks – including remote and hybrid working, wellness benefits, epic company events, and a genuine work-life balance – we would love to speak with you - so apply now!

For the right expertise, we are offering a starting salary from £46k.

To ensure a fair and equal application process, we conduct our first stage process through the TestGorilla assessment platform. This will only take approx. 5 minutes and includes a CV upload and a short video about yourself bringing to life your experience, career history, and what makes you a great fit for SALT.

SALT is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, and gender identity. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know in your application.

We will only accept applications from the UK, Europe, South Africa, and Dubai. We are unable to accept applicants from the US.