Head of Search - Maternity Cover - MG OMD

<p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p> <div> <p>MG OMD is looking for a Head of Search to join us on a fixed‑term contract covering maternity leave. This is a senior leadership role within our Performance team, responsible for leading our Search capability across PPC and SEO, and ensuring clear strategy, strong delivery and commercial discipline throughout the contract. You’ll act as the senior Search lead for key clients, guide a high‑performing team, and work closely with other media and strategy leaders to deliver integrated, effective solutions. This role suits an experienced Search leader who is confident operating at a senior level, calm under pressure, and focused on maintaining momentum, quality and team performance in a fast‑moving agency environment. </p> <div> <ul> <li>Lead MG OMD’s full Search capability across PPC and SEO, with real ownership and senior visibility</li> <li>Act as the trusted Search advisor for major clients, shaping strategy and performance at a leadership level</li> <li>Work alongside channel leads across Social, Programmatic, Affiliates and Digital Planning to deliver true cross‑channel solutions</li> <li>Guide and support a high‑performing team, keeping standards, culture and momentum strong during the contract</li> <li>Operate in a role that balances strategic thinking with hands‑on leadership and commercial accountability</li> </ul> <p><strong>The Work</strong></p> <ul> <li>Set the strategic direction for PPC and SEO across the agency, ensuring strategies are aligned to client goals and integrated with the wider digital ecosystem</li> <li>Lead the development and evolution of Search craft, including innovation in automation, AI, measurement, technical excellence, content relevance and SERP experience</li> <li>Oversee best‑in‑class delivery standards for PPC and SEO across planning, activation, optimisation, testing and reporting</li> <li>Ensure Search is fully integrated into cross‑channel planning with Programmatic, AV, Social, Digital Planning and Content</li> <li>Provide senior Search expertise for major strategic responses, pitches and agency initiatives</li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Communication & Collaboration</strong></p> <ul> <li>Act as the senior Search partner for key clients, internal stakeholders and OMG groups</li> <li>Confidently communicate complex PPC and SEO concepts to senior audiences, including boards and SLTs</li> <li>Work closely with Business Directors and Account Directors to ensure aligned, consistent communication across all Search accounts</li> <li>Collaborate with other channel leads to drive integrated solutions and shared performan