Technical SEO Consultant

About our SEO team 

Our focus is on delivering best in-class SEO practices. As a department, we the agency foundations, and are currently the largest department in the UK. The team is responsible for building strong client relationships as well as collaborating closely with the wider marketing teams. 

We are better together. Each one of us has a role in making iCrossing an energizing and inspiring place to work  

About this job 

As a Consultant in Technical SEO, you will lead the strategic implementation of technical SEO initiatives, helping clients achieve optimal search visibility and performance. Acting as a trusted advisor, you’ll prioritise and execute impactful recommendations, ensuring alignment with client objectives and timelines. You will also be our lead technical innovator, support with new business pitches and being a primary thought leader on technical SEO industry changes. 

You will sit within the SEO team with the primary focus on ensuring the highest quality of delivery across Technical SEO initiatives but will work closely with the SEO Directors to align efforts. 

This is a full-time position requiring 2 days per week in the office (London, Brighton or Cardiff).

You must have the Right to Work in the UK as unfortunately we are currently unable to sponsor those who require a VISA. 

What you’ll do 

• Develop and execute advanced technical SEO strategies tailored to client needs. 
• Identify, prioritise, and address technical SEO opportunities to drive measurable results. 
• Conduct in-depth site audits and provide actionable insights to improve site health. 
• Collaborate with developers and content teams to implement SEO best practices. 
• Manage multiple projects, balancing priorities to ensure timely delivery. 
• Proactively monitor site performance and recommend ongoing technical improvements. 
• Provide expert guidance on complex technical challenges, such as site migrations, structured data implementation, and international SEO (including hreflang). 
• Stay updated on industry trends and tools, sharing insights with clients and internal teams. 
• Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering knowledge-sharing and technical growth. 
• Enhance the technical SEO product offering to ensure it remains industry-leading and innovative. 
• Deliver complex technical SEO audits and strategies to clients in a simple and clear way for clients to digest and understand. 
• Tailor your presentation skills based on the stakeholders you're presenting to. 

Who you are 

We want to see your drive and enthusiasm for SEO. In addition to this, we’re looking for someone who has/is:  

 Non-technical skills: 

• Creative problem-solving – the answers won’t jump into your lap, so you engage your creativity to find them. 
• Strong analytical skills – your focus will be driving results for our clients, so being able to show why our clients should care about what you are recommending is key. 
• Strategic thinking – you focus obsessively on business aims. 
• Exemplary communication – you find simple ways to describe complex ideas, inspiring others to take action. 
• Stakeholder and time management – you remain in control and create a successful way of balancing demanding clients with colleague collaboration. 
• Self-motivator – you enjoy designing your own road map to the team goal. 
• Collaborative leader – someone who wants to hear other opinion, but is also happy to share their own and support the development of the wider team. 

 We are looking for a person that has: 

• Proven experience in technical SEO, including enterprise-level projects. 
• Strong expertise in prioritising and resolving complex technical SEO challenges. 
• Comprehensive understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and SEO tools (e.g., Screaming Frog, SEMrush, Ahrefs). 
• Demonstrated success in managing and delivering technical SEO projects on time and to a high standard. 
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, with a data-driven approach. 

 Additionally experience in the following is beneficial: 

• Web development  
• Team leadership experience