Digital Lead - SEO & Social Oxford

Leap Talent is an Oxford-based agency that promotes hybrid working and markets itself as independent and award-winning in digital PR and creative agency placements. Public reviews are sparse, with only a single 2023 Glassdoor entry showing a perfect 5.0 rating and praising the supportive recruiters and process. Key strengths cited by clients and candidates include proactive communication, coaching through interview stages, and regular updates throughout the application journey. Salary visibility exists for some roles (e.g., near Oxford, Head of Digital PR up to £60K pro rata), but CSR/Sustainability are not publicly highlighted on their site. Overall, representativeness is limited due to few online reviews, so the sentiment should be interpreted as an initial impression rather than a comprehensive view. (leap-talent.co.uk)

What will my day-to-day look like in the Digital Lead - SEO & Social role?

In this role you’ll be the strategic lead for a mix of clients, shaping big-brand campaigns while also getting hands-on with delivery. Day-to-day activities include:

• Setting and guiding multi-channel strategies across organic, owned, and earned channels, with SEO at the core
• Leading client strategy sessions, planning cycles, and ongoing campaigns (SEO, digital PR, social, influencer marketing, and even exploring LLMs)
• Delivering hands-on SEO work when needed (technical audits, content optimization, and link-building)
• Overseeing audits, roadmaps, and KPI setting for retained clients
• Mentoring senior strategists and freelance partners to elevate the team’s thinking
• Acting as senior client lead for SEO-only accounts and coordinating with other channel leads

What are the essential requirements and experience for this role?

You’ll excel if you have:

• Deep SEO expertise across technical SEO, content strategy, and earned link-building
• Strong strategic planning skills across organic, owned, and earned channels
• Experience delivering organic social strategies and integrating them with SEO
• Senior-level agency experience in SEO, digital PR, content, or digital strategy
• Excellent project management and client leadership abilities
• A solid analytical toolkit (GA, Google Search Console, Tag Manager, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog)
• A consultative leadership style that can inspire, challenge, and deliver

What is the contract type, location, and working arrangement?

• Contract: 6-month maternity cover, with potential to continue on a monthly rolling basis
• Location: Oxford
• Hybrid working: 2 days onsite, 3 days work-from-home
• Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum, DOE, pro rata for the contract duration
• Flexible option: Could suit a Fractional or Consultant for 3 days a week at £60K

What benefits are included for this role?

• 26 days holiday per year, pro rata
• Pension plan
• Health cash plan (optical, dental, chiropractic)
• Life insurance
• Access to the YCN learning platform
• All-day snacks and regular socials

How is the team structured and what are the reporting lines?

• You’ll guide a talented team and mentor senior strategists and freelance partners
• You’ll act as a senior client lead for SEO-only accounts and oversee audits, roadmaps, and KPI development for retained clients
• You’ll work closely with other channel leads and the broader agency leadership to ensure integrated, high-impact campaigns
• The role emphasizes initiative, collaboration, and raising best thinking to the top

How does the application process work and what should I expect?

• Apply now to receive the full job specification and a confidential chat
• A recruiter will provide the complete details and guide you through the next steps
• There will be a series of interviews with agency leadership and team members, with ongoing support throughout the process
• Timelines can vary; you’ll be kept informed at each stage and receive preparation guidance as needed