SEO Director

The purpose of this role is to develop best in class strategies and management of all SEO activity on assigned clients, to manage and develop the team and serve as a point of escalation as needed.

Job Description:

Introduction 

Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in over 145 countries and regions, it has a proven track record of nurturing and developing innovations, combining the talents of its global network of leadership brands to develop impactful and integrated growth solutions for clients. Dentsu delivers end-to-end experience transformation (EX) by integrating its services across Media, CXM and

Creative, while its business transformation (BX) mindset pushes the boundaries of transformation and sustainable growth for brands, people and society. 

We are looking for an SEO Director for a 10 month FTC in London.

Purpose of the Role 

• Understand our clients' business objectives and translate that into best-in-class SEO strategy  

• Lead your own team to deliver innovative and ambitious solutions that deliver client objectives and forecasts  

• Ensure your team works collaboratively with the specialist teams across SEO (Content Strategy, Tech, Editorial, PR) to produce exceptional strategies that deliver measurable reward for clients. 

• Deliver financial targets growing revenue and tracking progress. 

• Be an ambassador for Dentsu, connecting across external networks to deliver value through building brand reputation in the industry. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Works closely with SEO Partner, develops and evangelises overall strategy and approach to the channel. 

• Ensure best practice and innovation in all SEO activities. 

• Manages and maintains client relationships and is the main point of escalation for client issues. 

• Typically works on multiple, large or complex clients and develops overall strategy and goals for the team. 

• Manages and develops direct reports and is accountable for complete team development. 

• Conducts forecasting for annual and monthly budgets and is responsible for growing account profitability. 

• Contributes to new business development when required. 

Skills required. 

Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all levels – presenting with impact, managing conflict and developing internal and external relationships. 

Highly Commercial - selling value, negotiation, client relationship management skills, how to be a trusted business advisor. 

Experience of managing large, complex search accounts across different vertical markets (e.g. Finance, automotive, technology, travel) within an agency. 

Experience of working with best-in-class search technology platforms and articulating the tech value proposition to senior clients and procurement teams. 

Inclusion and Diversity

At Dentsu, we embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, benefiting our employees, partners, and communities.

We are a Disability Confident scheme user. If you consider yourself to have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, you will be guaranteed an interview.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Beyond recruitment, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

We recognise the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles. If you need reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected], quoting the reference number of the role that you are applying for. Your needs will be handled with respect and confidentiality to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

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