Head of SEO London

3Search in London enjoys very positive sentiment from employees and clients, with Glassdoor rating the London office at 4.8/5 from about 31 reviews and 100% would recommend. Key strengths include a well-run leadership team, clear opportunities for progression and development, a supportive culture, and active CSR initiatives such as events and the women in marketing network. Common criticisms are limited but include occasional comments about communication structure and process clarity. Glassdoor scores are highly favorable: culture & values 4.9, senior management 4.9, career opportunities 4.9, work-life balance 4.7, and compensation & benefits 4.6 (based on about 31 London reviews); Trustpilot shows roughly 4.7/5, providing a corroborating but potentially different sample size. (glassdoor.co.uk)

What does the role involve?

You're responsible for defining and executing a cutting-edge AEO/GEO strategy that puts us front and center in AI-led search. You'll own the technical SEO, content strategy, and cross-functional alignment with product, marketing, and engineering. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on delivery in a fast-paced scale-up, spanning 50+ markets.

How does the role interact with AI-powered discovery and new platforms?

You'll shape SEO for AI-driven experiences, ensuring content is discoverable across AI-powered discovery and new formats. You'll work closely with data and product teams to weave discoverability into platform rollouts and content initiatives across channels.

Where is the role based and what is the work model?

Based in Central London with a 3 days in-office hybrid model tailored for collaboration and rapid iteration. The position supports a high-growth DTC brand with global reach, spanning 50+ markets.

Who will you partner with across the business?

You’ll collaborate with product, tech, content, analytics, and growth marketing to align SEO with product roadmaps and commercial goals. Expect regular partnership with leadership to translate data into strategy and execution.

What makes this role different from a traditional SEO role?

This is not a traditional SEO role. You’ll lead a future-facing strategy across traditional SEO, AEO and GEO, optimizing for AI-powered search experiences. It’s a strategic, hands-on operation in a scale-up environment with global reach.

What is the compensation and growth potential?

The package sits at £100,000 - £110,000 with a performance bonus. In this high-growth, global role, compensation aligns with impact and outcomes, and there are clear pathways to broader leadership opportunities as the business scales.