Head of SEO

We're looking for a talented Head of SEO to join our experienced organic search team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to develop Fresh Egg's technical SEO function into a powerhouse of transformation, driving innovation through R&D.Head of SEOPosition: Head of SEOLocation: Worthing/hybrid (full-time)Salary: Information provided on applicationAbout the companyThe most brilliant part of Fresh Egg is its people - you'll see what we mean as soon as you arrive. People to learn from, caring people and people full of ideas. We therefore look after our staff and we're all rewarded with, amongst other things:3pm finish on FridaysInput into the company goalsRegular social events to suit everyone - pay day beers, quiz nights, and our infamous partiesWorkplace flexibility - we entrust our line managers with the flexibility to work with you on what you need in order to get the best job doneEnhanced pension contributions, critical illness and death in service packagesWellbeing support - 24/7 GP access, financial wellness sessions, a wellness guide, employee savings and cycle scheme access as well as activities and an in-office gymEnhanced maternity and paternity packagesAbout the roleWe are looking for a proactive and hands-on Head of Search to fill the shoes of our current head, who is moving on after a decade with Fresh Egg. You will work closely with our commercial team in a pre-sales capacity and will also be expected to actively deliver on client projects, as and when required.As Head of Search at Fresh Egg you are responsible for leading the strategic direction of the search offering at Fresh Egg, developing the services as the industry matures and grows and driving a testing culture keeping the agency relevant within the industry. You will collaborate with other discipline heads ensuring that integrated solutions are offered to our clients.You will oversee a highly skilled and experienced team with specialisms in technical SEO, content and digital PR, supporting them in their client strategies, delivery of quality activity and achievement of results against objectives. You continually evaluate processes to improve team efficiency.You'll be responsible for identifying opportunities for growth and improvement, helping to drive pipeline and resourcing accordingly. You will liaise with the marketing team to promote existing and new innovative SEO services, increasing search related work for the agency. To help this you will raise awareness of the Fresh Egg search team within the industry and drive awareness of agency expertise.Key responsibilitiesWork closely with all relevant client stakeholders and colleagues in other Fresh Egg service areas to ensure that client accounts have a robust overall technical strategy in placeThoroughly understand the digital industry and client businesses to enable driving of strategic plans and expansion of technical SEO servicesForecast and measure performance impact clearly across all recommended SEO activityPosition Fresh Egg as the premier choice for technical SEO advice and to be recognised in the UK as the top agency for managing complex site migrationsEnsure that account and project activities are well-managed, producing results and delivered on time and budgetDevelop retained services for Fresh Egg, reporting on value and performanceUnderstand the products/services, competition, industry, marketing goals and objectives of each of the clients you work onConclude a technical toolkit of software platforms that are required to deliver a seamless and robust SEO serviceCarry out detailed initial consultancies/audits for assigned new clients as requiredWork closely with the conversion and design teams to ensure that all concepts, prototypes, wireframes and UX recommendations are audience-focused and demonstrate SEO best practicesSupport the client services team with growth proposals, identifying and scoping opportunities to increase SEO-related revenueSupport the business development team with pre-sale activities, driving leads and increasing SEO-related new business for the agencyBe aware of the latest trends and support by evolving the SEO service, keeping it up to date, efficient and relevant with advances in AIConsider the commerciality of an in-depth technical SEO syllabus, qualifying the needs from our audience and thinking about offering services for intense training courses or how the training might integrate with the Fresh Egg academyThe ideal candidate would have:Significant leadership, management and strategic consulting abilities gained from working across different clients, brands and projectsFirst class SEO knowledge with at least two years experience in delivering successful SEO campaigns within a senior level roleAn understanding of the paid search landscapeExperience of working in a fast-moving agency environmentAble to clearly demonstrate value to clientsProven ability to win and develop new business as part of a pitching teamUnderstanding of business finances and commercial acumenA strong analytical and quantitative mindset with the ability to work within key industry tools to deliver insight and create strategyYou'll be a strategic thinker, natural problem solver with experience of helping a business to broaden and diversify their search offeringStrong interpersonal skills; numerate and literate with excellent communication skillsExperience of a coaching style of managementExcellent knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPointProactive and highly organised, with strong time management and planning skills, meticulous attention to detail and a proven ability to multi-taskThe gravitas and credibility to build relationships with executives at all business levelsApply for this roleIf you are interested in this opportunity and would like to discuss this role further, please apply below or contact us at recruitment@freshegg.com for an initial conversation.

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