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 trendsAbout 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.

The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed