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We’re looking for a strategically minded and energising SEO Director to lead our organic performance, building deeper client partnerships, evolving our service, and futureproofing how we deliver SEO.
You’ll be on a clear track to Senior Leadership Team (SLT) membership, with EMI share options available for the right candidate. This is a role for someone who wants to make a real strategic impact — with the flexibility to work four days per week up to full-time.
Salary: £45–60k+ FTE, depending on experience and scope
Working pattern: we can offer full-time, or 4 days per week if that works better for you
Location: Hybrid — we have offices in Lichfield and Manchester, you can work from either, but there will be company meetings in Lichfield
Why this role matters
This is more than a leadership role, it’s a chance to shape the next chapter of organic performance for our agency and our clients.
You’ll be the strategic lead for all things SEO: from technical audits and content strategy to AI-led innovations and scalable service development. You’ll also be a trusted voice to clients, prospects, and the wider team — raising the bar on performance and delivery.
This is a rare opportunity to shape not just SEO performance — but the future of how performance marketing is delivered.
What you’ll be doing
* Lead the SEO strategy across our client base, ensuring everything we deliver is impactful, future-facing, and best-in-class
* Work closely with our SEO Channel Lead and skilled team of SEO, content, and outreach specialists
* Take full ownership of senior client relationships, building trust, joining regular cadence meetings, and providing strategic direction
* Mentor, coach, and lead the SEO team, creating a collaborative, high-performance, and growth-focused culture
* Continuously evolve our SEO service proposition, aligning with market shifts, AI innovation, and cross-channel thinking
* Play a key role in new business and marketing, working directly with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team on pitch strategy and positioning
* Host monthly SEO deep dives and knowledge-sharing sessions for clients, prospects, and the internal team
* Champion the right tools and practices, including GA4, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, ChatGPT, and emerging AI platforms
* Collaborate cross-channel, working alongside Paid Media, Content, CRO/UX, and Analytics teams to deliver joined-up strategy
What success in the role looks like
* High visibility and trust built with key organic clients in your first 3 months
* Strong leadership of the SEO team, with positive feedback and performance growth
* Tangible contributions to retention, service development, and cross-channel integration
* Active role in driving new business conversations and shaping how we market our organic capability
Who you are
* An experienced SEO leader with a strong track record across strategy, content, and technical SEO, ideally with an agency background
* A confident team manager and mentor, able to coach individuals and inspire a high-performance culture
* Commercially and strategically aware, you understand the broader impact of SEO within marketing and business growth
* Comfortable with senior client relationships, trusted for your insight, clarity, and long-term thinking
* A cross-channel thinker — experience working alongside Paid, Content, UX/CRO, and Analytics is a major plus
* Curious and future-facing, passionate about innovation, AI, automation, and evolving best practices
Why join ClickThrough?
Longer term we can offer a Track to Senior Leadership Team (SLT), EMI share options as part of our growth and long-term incentives
Clear development pathway to shape and grow the future of our organic offering
* SEO is an established core service at ClickThrough, you’ll be leading its next phase of growth and innovation
* Strategic ownership of organic performance across ambitious, high-growth clients
* Smart, collaborative teammates across SEO, PPC, UX, CRO, Content, Analytics, and AI
* Genuine leadership influence on team, service, and strategic direction
* The tools, trust, and flexibility to do your best work
* A growing, well-established agency where initiative and insight are genuinely valued
And finally, all about us
Our mission: To empower brands with AI-powered digital strategies that optimise efficiency, performance, and business growth.
Our vision: To set new standards for digital performance by harnessing AI-powered innovation, led by elite digital marketing talent.
Our values: These guide how we work, lead, and grow together:
* Speak your truth & seek feedback
* Be productive & make an impact
* Build relationships and be part of something great
We are committed to building an inclusive team and encourage applications from all backgrounds and experiences.
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