Organic Performance Account Director

About the Role:

This is a 2 month FTC.

The SEO Business Director is responsible for driving the strategic direction, growth and performance of the SEO function. You will oversee high-value client accounts, develop data-driven SEO strategies and ensure integration with broader digital marketing initiatives. This role requires strong commercial acumen, a deep understanding of search engine optimisation and the ability to lead teams while delivering exceptional results for clients.

This role is ideal for a proactive, results-driven SEO leader with a passion for driving business growth and delivering exceptional client solutions within a fast-paced media agency environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute industry-leading SEO strategies that align with client objectives and broader digital marketing plans


• Ensure best practice and cutting-edge strategies are delivered, using data-driven insights and efficiency methodologies to enhance performance


• Serve as the SEO lead for key clients, fostering strong relationships and ensuring outstanding service and performance


• Maintain oversight of client audit process for channel to ensure targets are met and potential issues escalated


• Collaborate with developers, UX teams and other stakeholders to optimise technical SEO and site performance


• Ensure robust tracking, measurement and reporting frameworks are in place to showcase the impact of SEO strategies on business objectives

Skills and Experience

• You have well-rounded experience in technical SEO, including on-page and off-page optimisation, content strategy and best practices for both local and global SEO.


• You have experience aligning integrated search strategies with PPC to drive cohesive results.


• You are proactive and have the ability to predict and react quickly.


• You have a proven track record of managing senior-level (C-suite) client and stakeholder relationships and influencing key decision-makers.


• You have an in-depth knowledge of SEO tools (Google Search Console, SEMrush, STAT, Screaming Frog, Lumar, etc.), data analysis, and performance-driven decision-making.


• You demonstrate a keen understanding of search engine algorithms, digital marketing trends, and emerging technologies affecting search visibility.


• You stay informed about emerging technologies, including AI and are open to exploring how automation and AI tools can enhance creativity, performance and efficiency in media.

About the Agency:

MG OMD was established in 1990 as a challenger media agency (Manning Gottlieb Media) that placed craft, trust and performance at the heart of media planning and buying. ​

Since joining Omnicom network’s OMG (Omnicom Media Group) in 1998, we have continued to retain our founding ethos of providing clients with bespoke approaches, unprecedented insight, specialism, security and transparency; helping our clients to use media to unlock their competitive advantage and deliver innovative, effective and award-winning work and campaigns that create difference that matters.​ 

MG OMD is the second-largest media agency in the UK. We are the most awarded media agency in both the history of the IPA Effectiveness Awards and Thinkbox’s TV Planning Awards and have this year been named as Agency of the Year in The Media Leader UK awards, Campaign Global awards and Campaign UK awards.  

With over 500 employees working across some of the UK’s leading brands including the John Lewis Partnership, Virgin Media O2, British Airways, Specsavers, HM Government, LNER, Sony Pictures and Age UK; it is our people who ultimately make the award-winning difference. ​ 

So, true to our ethos, we work hard at creating a spirit and atmosphere that inspires our people to be considerate, honest, and professional whilst also being stimulating, imaginative and inspirational.  ​​ 

We want people who are great to work with, fun to be with and who genuinely care; about each other, our clients, our media partners and doing great work. ​ 

In return, we provide an amazingly collaborative culture, where open communication and an unwavering commitment to diversity of thinking, diversity of background and diversity of skillsets runs through everything we do. All backed up by the highest standards of training, development and support in the industry; so much so, that we have attained IPA (Institute of Practitioners in Advertising) CPD Gold Accreditation for the 13th year running and maintained our CPD Platinum Accreditation for the 7th consecutive year, showcasing our commitment to continuous professional development. We were also featured in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work in both 2023 and 2024. Our being named is completely based on the opinions and perspectives of our employees which makes the accolade all that more special.  

Flexible Working

At Omnicom Media Group, we are committed to supporting flexibility for our people while fostering collaboration, innovation, and teamwork. We have a hybrid working model (three days in the office, two working remotely), to ensure that we meet the needs of both our people and our business, balancing the benefits of in-person connections with the flexibility of remote working.  Our standard working hours are 9:30 – 17:30, but we offer the ability to flex around core hours of 10:30 – 16:30 to give our people flexibility on how they manage their working day, whether that’s in the office or working remotely. For example, you could start work at 8:30 and finish at 16:30 or start at 10:30 and finish at 18:30.

We encourage open conversations between our people and managers to help navigate high-need periods and individual circumstances. Our goal is to create an environment where people feel genuinely supported to do their best - both in their careers and in their lives outside of work.

Be Your Best

We want everyone to make the most of the opportunity to shine and showcase your talents and we are happy to make adjustments in the recruitment process so you can be your best. Please discuss any specific requirements with your dedicated Talent Team member or if you would feel more comfortable, you can email us confidentially at [email protected] to let us know how we can support you.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at OMG

At OMG, our vision is to be an agency where difference is valued and everyone is able to thrive in a culture of equality, inclusion and belonging. We are committed to providing a truly inclusive environment that reflects today’s society, where everyone is able to bring their true selves to work, and where diverse voices and backgrounds are valued, heard, and well-represented.

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