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SEO & Digital Lead
Job Posted: 2 hours ago
Salary: £ 57,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Contract
Location: OX2, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
This is a maternity cover opportunity to step into a pivotal role, shaping big-brand campaigns while also rolling up your sleeves on hands-on SEO delivery.
The role
As SEO & Digital Lead, you’ll be the strategic lead for a mix of clients – bringing clarity, commercial focus and creativity to everything the agency delivers. From always-on programmes to campaign planning, you’ll define strategies across organic, owned and earned channels, while ensuring SEO remains at the core.
This is a hands-on strategic role: you’ll set direction, guide a talented team, and also deliver elements of SEO and audience audits yourself.
What you’ll be doing
* Leading strategy across SEO, digital PR, social media, influencer marketing and LLMs
* Acting as senior client lead for SEO-only accounts
* Shaping multi-channel plans that drive visibility, engagement and measurable growth
* Rolling up your sleeves to deliver SEO activity (technical, content, linkbuilding) when needed
* Overseeing audits, roadmaps and KPI setting for retained clients
* Mentoring senior strategists and freelance partners, ensuring best thinking rises to the top
What we’re looking for
* Deep SEO expertise (technical + content + earned linkbuilding)
* Strategic channel planning skills across organic, owned and earned
* Senior-level agency experience in SEO, digital PR, content or digital strategy
* Strong project management and client leadership skills
* Analytical edge – confident in using tools like GA, GSC, Tag Manager, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog
* A consultative leader who can inspire, challenge and deliver
About the agency
Independent and award-winning, this Oxford-based agency blends bold storytelling with digital expertise across SEO, PR, social, influencer marketing and content. With over 20 years’ experience, they help brands cut through the noise with campaigns that build visibility and deliver measurable impact. Curious, creative and collaborative, they champion initiative, back great ideas, and celebrate the people behind the work.
What’s on offer
* Contract: 6-month maternity cover, with the potential to continue on a monthly rolling basis
* Salary: Up to £60K DOE (pro rata)
* Flexible: Open to full-time or part-time (either 3 full days or 5 shorter, school-hours days)
* Location: Oxford with hybrid working
Benefits: 26 days holiday (pro rata), pension, health cash plan (optical, dental, chiropractic), life insurance, access to the YCN learning platform, plus all-day snacks and regular socials
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