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About WhatJobs Ltd WhatJobs Ltd is one of the largest job search platforms in the world , headquartered in the UK and operating in over 70 countries and 22 languages . Since launching in 2011, we’ve connected millions of job seekers and employers across Europe, the USA, Asia, and beyond. As we scale globally, SEO is no longer a support function — it is core infrastructure . WhatJobs is hiring a Head of SEO to own this growth engine end-to-end: technical, structural, international, and commercial — all from our Bangalore office. Role Overview This is a senior, high-impact leadership role with strategic and operational authority. You will work directly with backend engineers, frontend developers, product, designers, and marketers to build a global SEO architecture that performs at scale. You’ll be responsible for recruiting, managing, and mentoring your own SEO support team locally in Bangalore, with full authority to shape how SEO is executed across the business. We are looking for someone proactive, confident, and future-focused — someone who doesn’t wait for direction, but drives outcomes independently. You’ll back decisions with data , communicate clearly with global stakeholders, and define the KPIs that matter. The ideal candidate won’t just be solving today’s SEO challenges — they’ll be anticipating tomorrow’s. With AI reshaping how users interact with search engines, this role demands a deep understanding of how SEO, structured data, and AI discovery models now intersect. This role also owns the SEO integrity of all content initiatives across WhatJobs — including our extensive libraries of career advice, job descriptions, news articles, and resume guidance . You’ll ensure these are structured, discoverable, and continuously optimised for both traditional and AI-driven discovery engines. From Google to Bing, from ChatGPT to Gemini , you’ll lead the team that makes WhatJobs rank — everywhere. Key Responsibilities Own and evolve WhatJobs’ global SEO architecture across 70+ countries and 22 languages Design scalable SEO frameworks across backend logic, frontend templating, and UX structures Collaborate closely with engineering (backend & frontend), product, design, and marketing to ensure SEO is embedded at every layer Lead international SEO strategy (hreflang, language targeting, geo-indexation) Oversee SEO for editorial and content assets including career advice, resume support, news, and structured job descriptions Monitor and resolve Search Console and Bing/IndexNow issues at scale Implement and monitor structured data markup (JobPosting, Breadcrumb, FAQ, etc.) Build automated audit systems and performance dashboards (e.g. via GSC API, BigQuery, Looker) Drive proactive experimentation, testing, and long-tail opportunity discovery Recruit, train, and manage a high-performance SEO support team in Bangalore Present SEO strategy, KPIs, and roadmap priorities to global leadership Requirements 8+ years of SEO experience, with at least 3–5 years in a senior technical or strategic SEO role Experience managing SEO for high-scale websites (500,000+ indexable pages) Deep knowledge of international SEO: hreflang, regional targeting, localisation Experience overseeing content-based SEO , including evergreen editorial strategy Familiarity with job boards, classifieds, marketplaces , or platforms built on large datasets Proven cross-functional influence with backend, frontend, design, and marketing teams Experience building and presenting SEO performance dashboards (GSC API, BigQuery, Looker, GA4) Working knowledge of non-Google discovery ecosystems : Bing IndexNow, DuckDuckGo, ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude Awareness of how AI is changing search behavior and what it means for indexing and visibility Passion for SEO beyond the job — ideally active in Reddit threads, Slack groups, or search communities Proactive, self-motivated, and strategic — you don’t wait to be told what to fix Preferred Tools (or bring your own) Screaming Frog, JetOctopus, Sitebulb, OnCrawl Datadog/log file analyzers Schema.org validators, testing APIs GSC API, Looker Studio, BigQuery, GA4 Custom crawlers, prompt-based AI testing workflows KPIs You'll Own Crawl-to-index efficiency across countries and categories Indexing speed and freshness of new job pages Structured data coverage and validation rates SEO-driven traffic and user conversion metrics Performance of team velocity: audits completed, issues resolved, pages optimised Reach and impact of WhatJobs’ structured content assets across global SERPs and AI engines What You’ll Get A leadership seat at one of the world’s largest job platforms Strategic authority across SEO, engineering, content, and product The ability to recruit and lead your own team Freedom to define tooling, workflows, and SEO architecture Full ownership of a platform where SEO is the product Daily collaboration with teams in the UK, India, US, and Europe Competitive salary and fast career progression A central office in Bangalore with direct input into international strategy How to Apply This role is for a proven operator — someone who’s run SEO at scale, delivered results, and can demonstrate it. To apply, please show us: What you’ve done Who you did it for What commercial results it delivered How you stay ahead — via events, forums, AI tools, or your own testing If you're the kind of person who replays Google Search Central, experiments with prompt-based SEO, and still checks Reddit or Slack at night — you're exactly who we want. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Ability to commute/relocate: Bengaluru, Karnataka: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Application Question(s): What’s the most complex international SEO issue you've solved, and how did you approach it? How do you think AI (e.g. ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude) is changing SEO strategy in the next 12–24 months? Describe a time you identified and fixed a technical SEO issue before it caused a traffic drop Where do you go to stay sharp on SEO? (Events, forums, influencers, newsletters, tools — be specific) Work Location: In person
