Job Description

SEO Director

Hybrid 4 days/week up to full-time 45-60k+ FTE + EMI share options track + SLT track

We're looking for a strategically-minded and energising SEO Director to lead our organic performance offering alongside our SEO Channel Lead -- building deeper client partnerships, evolving our service, and future-proofing 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.


You'll drive service innovation, retention, and new business alongside our CEO, Strategy & Performance Director, and Business Development Director.

Why this role matters

This is more than a leadership post -- 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 a 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 SLT 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 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


Regular, high-impact SEO knowledge-sharing sessions delivered


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


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

Working model & package

Location: Hybrid -- work remotely or join us in Birmingham (Lichfield) or Manchester City Centre


Schedule: 4 days/week up to full-time


Start: We're flexible -- we'll work around the right person


Salary: 45-60k+ FTE, depending on experience and scope

Compensation & benefits

Competitive salary tailored to your experience and the value you bring


For the right candidate:


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


If this opportunity excites you but you're unsure where you'd land on the package -- let's talk. We're committed to fair, transparent conversations from the start.

Why join ClickThrough?

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

Tools & environment

We use GA4, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, ChatGPT, and a range of AI-powered tools -- and we're always open to your suggestions. You'll have the autonomy and support to elevate how we work and what we deliver.

How to apply

Interested? We'd love to hear from you.


Send a short note to recruitment@clickthrough-marketing.com just tell us why this role feels right and a bit about your background.


A member of our team will give you a quick 5-minute call to explain the importance of the role, answer any questions you have, and walk you through what to expect next in the hiring process.


We believe great conversations lead to great outcomes -- so let's start there.

About us

ClickThrough is a digital performance agency helping ambitious brands grow smarter and faster.


We combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery across SEO, paid media, UX, content, CRO, and AI to unlock sustainable growth.


Our vision:


To set new standards for digital performance by harnessing AI-powered innovation, led by elite digital marketing talent.


Our mission:


To empower brands with AI-powered digital strategies that optimise efficiency, performance, and business growth.


Our values guide how we work, lead, and grow together:


Love clients & inspire loyalty


Speak your truth & seek feedback


Be productive & make an impact


Build relationships and be part of something great


We're also committed to building an inclusive team and encourage applications from all backgrounds and experiences.


We create digital strategies that accelerate growth in conversions and performance. Through a 360 approach to marketing, we immerse ourselves in your business before recommending the right strategy.


Our proven experience, combined with our hunger for knowledge, passion for challenge, and dedication to data-led marketing drive us to deliver award-winning service and results.

Email:

hello@clickthrough-marketing.com

Tel:

01543 410014