We’re partnering with a respected digital agency in Leeds that’s looking to hire an experienced SEO Account Director to lead strategic SEO delivery across a portfolio of key clients.
This role requires a well-rounded SEO leader with strong technical, content, and conversion rate optimisation (CRO) experience, alongside the commercial and client management skills expected at Director level.
The Role
As SEO Account Director, you’ll own the strategic direction of SEO accounts, acting as the senior point of contact for clients and ensuring performance is aligned with commercial goals.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading end-to-end SEO strategy across retained client accounts
* Acting as a trusted senior advisor to clients, including C-suite stakeholders
* Owning technical SEO strategy (site architecture, migrations, Core Web Vitals, indexation, international SEO)
* Defining and overseeing SEO-led content strategies, including keyword targeting, content planning, and performance optimisation
* Driving CRO strategy, working closely with UX, design, and development teams to improve on-site conversion performance
* Identifying growth opportunities across SEO, content, and CRO to expand account value
* Supporting new business pitches and contributing to agency thought leadership
* Mentoring and developing Account Managers and SEO specialists
* Ensuring clear, commercially focused reporting that demonstrates ROI
About You
We’re keen to speak with candidates who have:
* Significant agency-side SEO experience at a senior or leadership level
* Strong expertise across technical SEO, content strategy, and CRO
* A track record of managing and growing complex, high-value client accounts
* Confidence presenting strategy and performance to senior stakeholders
* Commercial awareness and experience spotting upsell and cross-sell opportunities
* Leadership or mentoring experience within SEO or digital teams
* A strategic mindset with the ability to remain hands-on when required
Why Apply?
* Senior, influential role within a growing Leeds-based agency
* Opportunity to shape SEO, content, and CRO strategy across major accounts
* Collaborative and supportive agency culture
* Clear progression opportunities
* Competitive salary and benefits
* Hybrid and flexible working
If you’re an SEO leader with a strong grounding in technical SEO, content, and CRO, and you’re looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact, we’d love to hear from you.