Director, SEO

Gartner

Director of SEO leading strategy and execution for Gartner’s search performance. Overseeing a high-performing SEO team and driving measurable business impact.

Posted 6/28/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in SEO and AEO strategy, execution, and performance measurement, with a strong focus on driving organic growth and aligning initiatives with business priorities. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and deliver actionable insights through advanced analytics and effective communication.

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SEO Strategy DevelopmentTechnical SEO ExpertiseLeadership in Digital MarketingAnalytics and Measurement FrameworksAEO/GEO Optimization

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Hard Skills

SEOAEOTechnical SEOSearch AlgorithmsMeasurement FrameworksHTMLCSSAnalyticsPerformance TrackingConversion Optimization

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationInfluencingCoachingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

BrightEdgeAhrefsSTATGoogle Search ConsoleGA4

Industry Keywords

Enterprise SEOOrganic GrowthSearch VisibilityTraffic QualityAI-Driven Search

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, coach, and scale a high-performing team of SEO/AEO associates responsible for day-to-day execution
Set priorities and oversee delivery of SEO/AEO initiatives across on-page, technical, and off-page workstreams in partnership with Global Marketing and key stakeholders
Influence product, IT, and content roadmaps to prioritize SEO/AEO impact and drive enterprise adoption
Develop and deliver executive-level presentations on performance, insights, and strategic direction while translating complex concepts into clear recommendations
Define and lead Gartner’s SEO/AEO strategy aligned to business priorities
Lead the adoption and scaling of AEO best practices and frameworks
Identify and prioritize opportunities to increase search visibility, traffic quality, and conversion efficiency
Own SEO measurement strategy, including reporting, dashboards, performance tracking, technology stack and adoption of new tools or automations
Partner with analytics to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and scalability of measurement and translate data into actionable insights
Establish measurement frameworks for SEO and AEO, including emerging AI visibility metrics and deliver regular reporting on performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of SEO experience, with ownership of strategy, execution, and performance in enterprise environments
5+ years of experience leading and developing high-performing SEO or digital marketing teams
Proven success driving measurable organic growth tied to business outcomes (e.g., traffic, conversion, pipeline, revenue)
Deep expertise in technical SEO, search algorithms, and modern SERP and AI-driven search features
Experience with AEO/GEO concepts, including optimizing for AI-generated answers, conversational search, and entity-based discovery
Advanced analytical capabilities, with experience building measurement frameworks and delivering executive-level insights
Proficiency with SEO and analytics platforms (e.g., BrightEdge, Ahrefs, STAT, Google Search Console, GA4)
Familiarity with HTML/CSS and technical SEO fundamentals, including site architecture and structured data
Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to drive alignment across senior stakeholders.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Generous paid time off policy
Charity match program
Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401K matching and more!