Global Head of SEO

Portfolio are partnering exclusively with a market-leading global IT and business services organisation to appoint a Global Head of SEO!

This is a confidential search on behalf of an established international business with a significant digital presence across multiple markets worldwide. Following continued growth and investment within its Performance Marketing function, the business is seeking an experienced SEO leader to drive the next phase of its organic search strategy.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of SEO performance across a diverse international portfolio, leading both strategy and execution while managing a talented team of SEO specialists.

Reporting into senior digital leadership, you'll be responsible for developing and executing a global SEO strategy across multiple websites and territories spanning Europe, North America, APAC, and the Middle East.

You will play a critical role in driving organic growth, customer acquisition, and commercial performance, working closely with content, digital, analytics, and development teams to maximise visibility and market share.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing SEO team

Own the SEO strategy and performance across multiple international websites and domains

Deliver against key commercial objectives including organic traffic, lead generation, conversions, and revenue growth

Develop and execute long-term SEO roadmaps aligned to wider business objectives

Conduct keyword research, competitor analysis, and opportunity identification across multiple markets

Drive technical SEO initiatives including site architecture, crawling, indexing, and optimisation

Partner with content and web development teams to ensure SEO best practices are embedded throughout the customer journey

Manage international SEO activity, including localisation and hreflang implementation

Produce detailed performance reporting and actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders

Work closely with wider Performance Marketing teams to align channel strategy and maximise growth opportunities

Monitor industry developments, algorithm updates, and emerging search trends

About You

8+ years of SEO experience, including at least 3 years leading teams

Proven experience managing SEO across multiple territories or international markets

Strong technical SEO expertise and understanding of website architecture, indexing, crawling, and optimisation

Advanced experience with Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Screaming Frog, SE Ranking, and related platforms

Experience delivering measurable organic growth and commercial outcomes

Knowledge of international SEO

Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills

Experience developing long-term SEO testing and growth strategies

CMS experience and a strong understanding of content optimisation

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skillsIf you're an ambitious SEO leader looking for the opportunity to influence strategy on a global scale and drive meaningful commercial growth, we'd love to hear from you.

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