Head of SEO

Our CompanyAt Quantum, we connect global brands with high-intent consumers. We turn intent into action and complexity into clarity.Our Mission is clear, to help smarter, faster buying decisions. Our vision, to be the world’s most used digital comparison service, delivering value and simplicity to millions.We drive growth through data-driven affiliate marketing built for performance from day one. Every campaign is measurable, optimised in real time, and designed to scale.With in-house tech, full-stack analytics, and a compliance-first mindset, we give our partners an edge. We drive confident decisions and growth in regulated and high-growth sectors. We’ve helped ambitious brands grow faster, smarter, and globally.The RoleWe're hiring for a Head of SEO to own organic search presence across our iGaming and Rewards propositions in the UK and US. This is a build role: you'll set the strategy, hire the team and put the tooling and processes in place to execute.You'll turn organic search into a predictable, compliant growth channel measured on commercial outcomes, not just rankings. That means registrations, FTDs and revenue for iGaming, and sign-ups and active members for Rewards.You'll look after four sites: cashback.co.uk, joincustard.co.uk, strikewild.co.uk and slotswise.com.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategy and ownershipSet and own the organic search strategy for iGaming and Rewards across the UK and US, with clear targets and a 12-month roadmapPrioritise by commercial value: focus effort on the verticals, states, merchants and page types that drive FTDs, revenue and member growthOwn the SEO budget and make the case for investment in people, tools, content and linksWork closely with commercial, paid, CRM, brand and compliance teams so SEO priorities match merchant deals and launch plansBuilding the teamHire and lead a team from scratch, starting with the roles the roadmap needs most (for example, technical SEO, content SEO, outreach)Decide what to build in-house and what to outsource, and manage agencies and freelancers where it makes senseSet the processes, playbooks and tooling the team runs onTechnical SEOOwn site health across our properties: crawlability, indexation, site architecture, Core Web Vitals, structured data and internal linkingWork with product and engineering to put SEO into templates, releases and migrations from the startBuild scalable page frameworks for reviews, comparisons, offers and state or market landing pagesContent and authoritySet the content strategy and editorial standards, with E-E-A-T and YMYL expectations built inLead a safe, sustainable approach to digital PR and link acquisition in competitive, closely watched SERPsShape our approach to AI-powered search, AI Overviews and generative engine optimisation (GEO) so our brands are cited and trustedMarkets and complianceRun distinct UK and US plans that reflect each market's regulation, search behaviour and competitionPlan US state launches so content and authority are ready ahead of go-liveMake sure every page meets UKGC, ASA/CAP, US state and responsible gambling requirementsMeasurementBuild reporting that links organic traffic to clickouts, registrations, FTDs and revenueTrack rankings, share of voice and competitor movement, and act on what the data showsReport performance and forecasts to the leadership teamAbout YouEssential8+ years in SEO, with at least 3 years leading SEO strategy and peopleA track record of growing organic revenue in iGaming, affiliate or another highly competitive, regulated verticalHands-on depth in technical SEO, and the credibility to work as a peer with engineeringExperience hiring and building a team, or a clear plan for how you'd do itWorking knowledge of UK and US gambling regulation and what it means for content and marketingDeep understanding and practical application of AI, GEO and the impact on organic search visibilityCommercial sense: you can forecast, build a business case and tie your work to revenueStrong command of the core toolset, for example Google Search Console, GA4, Ahrefs or Semrush, Screaming Frog, and BigQuery or SQLClear communication with senior, commercial and technical audiencesNice to haveExperience launching in newly regulated US statesBackground in rewards, cashback, loyalty or comparison sitesExperience with programmatic or templated SEO at scaleExperience running site migrations or consolidationsWhat You’ll GetPrivate Health Care (Bupa)Hybrid Working (3 days in office)Travel InsuranceCompetitive Base SalaryCompany Bonus SchemePaid for AI Subscription (Claude / ChatGPT / Gemini)Market-Leading Training ProgrammeRecognition & Reward SchemeAnnual Company Conference Regular Happy Hours & Team LunchesFree Coffee, Drinks & SnacksWhat’s the next step?Our hiring process ensures we're recruiting the right people for the role. We ensure that people are as suitable for us as we are for them.If you like the sound of what we're all about at Quantum and want to join a team where you can make an impact, please apply or contact us at -----Find Jobs in United Kingdom on Arbeitnow