Role highlights
Full Time
Permanent
Lead
On-site
The Head of SEO role requires a seasoned professional with over 5 years of SEO experience, preferably within an agency setting, demonstrating a proven track record of delivering measurable SEO outcomes across diverse industries. The candidate must possess deep expertise in all facets of SEO, including technical SEO, on-page and off-page optimization, content strategy, and link-building best practices. Strong analytical capabilities are essential, with proficiency in industry-standard SEO and analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, and Screaming Frog. The role demands strategic leadership skills to define and drive comprehensive SEO strategies across multiple client accounts, including conducting detailed SEO audits, keyword research, and competitor analysis. Experience in building and managing SEO teams, including mentoring junior staff and coordinating with freelancers or external partners, is critical. Collaboration skills are important, as the role involves working closely with cross-functional teams including design, development, content, and paid media to implement SEO best practices effectively. Excellent communication skills are required to articulate SEO concepts clearly to various stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have an entrepreneurial mindset, capable of developing scalable processes and expanding the SEO offering within a fast-paced agency environment. Staying current with SEO trends, algorithm changes, and emerging tools is also a key responsibility. This leadership position offers the opportunity to shape the SEO function, contribute to business growth through new client pitches, and work with a dynamic, forward-thinking team focused on organic growth for ambitious brands.
About the role
About Klingit
At Klingit, we’re on a mission to help ambitious brands grow through powerful digital strategies and world-class execution. We work with forward-thinking companies across industries, delivering high-impact solutions in design, content, and performance marketing. As we continue to scale, we’re looking for an experienced Head of SEO to take our search offering to the next level.
Role Summary
We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Head of SEO to lead and expand Klingit’s SEO practice. You’ll own the entire SEO function, from defining strategy to managing execution, and collaborate closely with our design, content, and paid media teams to deliver exceptional results for our clients.
This is an opportunity to build and grow a department within a fast-moving agency environment, work with exciting clients, and shape the way Klingit approaches organic growth.
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead Klingit’s SEO strategy across multiple client accounts
- Conduct in-depth SEO audits, keyword research, and competitor analysis
- Oversee on-page, off-page, and technical SEO initiatives
- Build and manage a future SEO team, including freelancers or partners
- Collaborate with designers, developers, and content creators to implement SEO best practices
- Track, measure, and report on SEO performance to deliver clear insights and actionable recommendations
- Stay ahead of SEO trends, algorithm updates, and emerging tools to keep our clients competitive
- Contribute to new business pitches and help grow SEO revenue
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in SEO, ideally in an agency environment
- Proven track record of delivering measurable SEO results across multiple industries
- Deep understanding of technical SEO, content strategy, and link-building best practices
- Strong analytical skills and experience with tools such as Google Analytics, Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, etc.
- Exceptional communication skills (you can explain SEO in a way clients and colleagues understand)
- Experience leading teams and mentoring junior talent
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build processes and scale an offering
Benefits
- Be a part of building a fast-growing disruptor in marketing services with a strong company culture
- Work with exciting brands across diverse industries
- Flexible working arrangements and a supportive, forward-thinking team
- Opportunity to shape and lead an entire function
How to Apply
If you’re passionate about helping brands grow organically and want to lead SEO at a growing digital agency, we’d love to hear from you.
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