Head of SEO

iTalent PLUS

. Own the company’s overall SEO strategy across all markets and websites .

Posted 9/25/2026contractRemoteLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the company’s overall SEO strategy across all markets and websites
Define SEO priorities, roadmaps, targets and KPIs with measurable outcomes
Identify and prioritise growth opportunities based on performance data, market conditions, resources and commercial potential
Lead, manage and develop the SEO department, including three SEO Managers
Oversee team performance, resource planning, recruitment, development and training
Develop and enhance SEO processes, standards, documentation and best practices
Provide strategic direction as the company’s senior SEO expert to Senior Management
Monitor search algorithm developments, AI Overviews, generative AI and emerging search technologies
Develop and manage technical SEO strategies covering site architecture, crawling, indexing, rendering, internal linking, structured data, redirects, international SEO and Core Web Vitals
Lead technical SEO audits and ensure issues are prioritised and resolved
Partner with Development and Product teams on websites, product features, migrations, redesigns and technical changes
Drive on-page and content SEO strategy, including keyword research, search intent, content planning, optimisation and performance improvement
Collaborate with Content and Social Media teams on search-driven content strategies
Develop and oversee link-building, link acquisition and digital PR strategies
Embed SEO considerations in products, websites, campaigns and business initiatives
Establish and monitor SEO performance frameworks and KPIs for traffic, rankings, visibility, conversions and revenue
Analyse performance and produce commercially focused recommendations
Conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective measures
Produce SEO reports, forecasts and strategic recommendations for Directors and Senior Management
Conduct competitor and market research to identify markets, trends, keywords and organic growth opportunities
Collaborate with internal departments, external agencies, consultants and industry partners
Represent the company and SEO function with external stakeholders
Undertake other relevant managerial, strategic, administrative and related responsibilities as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of senior SEO leadership experience
Demonstrable experience leading and developing SEO teams, ideally including management of managers and multi-market functions
Strong expertise across technical SEO, on-page SEO, content, keyword research, link building and digital PR
Proven record of delivering measurable and sustainable organic growth through effective SEO strategies
Strong understanding of search algorithms, ranking factors, SEO best practices, and the evolving AI and generative search landscape
Hands-on experience with Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Ahrefs, Semrush or comparable platforms
Strong analytical and commercial capabilities, translating data and insights into actionable strategies and measurable business outcomes
Experience managing SEO across multiple websites, markets or international environments is highly desirable
Strong strategic, organisational and project-management capabilities combined with a hands-on approach
Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills
Proactive problem-solving approach, strong ownership of results and focus on continuous improvement
Confidence challenging existing approaches and making data- and performance-based decisions
Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, international and results-driven environment
Excellent written and spoken English
Comfortable working independently and managing teams within a fully remote environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work arrangement
Occasional management meetups in Malta or Bulgaria, approximately once or twice per year
Attendance at relevant meetings, conferences, exhibitions, workshops and training sessions when necessary