SEO Lead

🚨 We're hiring at SALT.agency!

I'm excited to share that we've opened two senior SEO positions as we continue to expand our growing SEO team.

If you're a senior SEO professional or leader with experience managing strategic growth campaigns or delivering complex technical SEO projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Our SEO Lead position is a hands-on leadership role combining campaign strategy, client delivery, and team development. This is an ideal role for someone with strong client growth experience who is looking to strengthen their leadership and commercial skills.

Our Senior SEO Consultant position focuses on a balance of strategic and technical SEO delivery. Perfect for those who enjoy managing clients, leading projects, and want to deepen their technical SEO skills.

To apply, please complete our short 30-minute assessment for the relevant role you want to apply for!

A few quick details:
- Roles open to remote or office-based applicants
- UK & EU applicants only
- Direct applications through our assessment platform only.
- No recruiters, please

Any questions, please email us at careers@salt.agency.

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About SALT

We’re SALT, a marketing agency focused on delivering growth outcomes to our customers by supporting them in SEO, content, and data analytics.  We drive organic-first revenue growth for leading global businesses, including Amplitude, Cloudflare, Jewson, and Gitlab.   

Join our expert team and become one of the best in your field. SALT doesn’t just hire great talent – we give talent space to thrive. We’re a strategic partner to our customers, trusted to build real business value.  

That means

• You craft and execute custom SEO strategies built around goals  
• You will master data-driven reporting tied to business KPIs  
• You will have the right resource and authority to deliver business impact 
• You will be empowered to make the decisions that result in quality work 

If you’re an experienced SEO professional who wants to feel valued, have the right resources, and work for a leadership that “gets it”, SALT is where your career gets serious.

SEO Lead Role

As an SEO Lead, you’ll plan, execute, and manage high-impact SEO campaigns for a portfolio of high-value clients. Reporting to the Head of SEO Client Delivery, you’ll combine strategic insight with leadership to deliver measurable results and foster a high-performing, client-focused culture. 

Responsibilities

Client leadership 

• Manage up to five client accounts, ensuring exceptional SEO delivery 
• Oversee up to eight total accounts with strategic and technical direction 
• Build long-term client partnerships and align campaigns with business goals 
• Identify growth opportunities, including upselling and cross-selling services 

Team management 

• Line manage team members, conducting monthly 1:1s and providing ongoing support 
• Lead internal training and support L&D initiatives for SEO specialists 
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention of top industry talent 

SEO Strategy & Execution

• Develop and deliver SEO campaigns aligned with client KPIs 
• Lead technical, strategic and content-driven SEO execution 
• Manage international, local and migration projects across multiple sectors 
• Leverage AI and automation to scale SEO frameworks and outputs 
• Stay up to date on industry trends and share insights with clients and team members 

Innovation & Department Growth 

• Improve process and frameworks for greater efficiency and scalability 
• Contribute to R&D, testing emerging trends and tools to maintain a competitive edge 
• Support sales discovery and proposal development for new business 

What you’ll bring to SALT

We’re looking for someone who brings both strategic expertise and leadership excellence to the table: 

• A minimum of six years SEO experience, including client management and team leadership  
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with experience mentoring and managing teams 
• Proven track record in delivering strategic and technical SEO campaigns that drive measurable results 
• Proactive in devising and communicating client growth opportunities  
• Expertise in advanced SEO concepts, including algorithm updates, Core Web Vitals, schema optimisation, 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 

Why work at SALT

SALT is on the hunt for a talented SEO Lead with proven credentials to help fuel our next stage of growth. We’re building a team of specialists who are looking to:

• Work with the best: Collaborate with industry-leading innovators. Our team has won awards, delivered 10+ conference talks, and been featured in Content Marketing Institute and Search Engine Journal. Your work isn’t just valued, it’s visible.
• Make a real impact: Deliver measurable outcomes that directly influence client success. You’ll work alongside a team that values execution as much as strategy.
• Accelerate your career: Your growth at SALT is a clear, supported journey. We’ll help you set and achieve professional goals, and back you with dedicated training and development resources.
• Enjoy genuine work-life balance: We prioritise quality over speed, protect boundaries, and empower autonomy.

In return for your expertise, leadership, and commitment, we offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package:

• Salary: starting from £46,500 (DOE)
• Flexible working: from our Leeds HQ, hybrid (2 days per week), or full remote working
• Career advancement: leadership and progression pathways, access to industry conferences, and internal training programmes
• Holidays: 23 days (including three at Christmas), plus bank holidays, your birthday afternoon off, and an additional day each year (up to three years)
• Additional perks: holiday buyback policy (post-probation), Working Abroad policy, and top-of-the-range tech equipment
• Health & wellness: free on-site gym and showers, eye tests, flu jabs, Mental Health First Aider support, and a cycle-to-work scheme
• Social culture: regular socials, summer and Christmas events, and a collaborative, friendly environment

So, if you are ready to execute high-impact SEO strategies that drive positive, meaningful outcomes – apply now!

To ensure a fair and equal application process, our first stage is via TestGorilla. This will take approx. 30 minutes and includes a CV upload, a short video about yourself, and a couple of online tests for a quick overview of your strengths/development areas.  

To apply, please click this link to the platform [click apply] to complete your assessment - SEO Lead Assessment  

Important Notes

• 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 (all applicants are required to have a legal entitlement to be employed in the UK).

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