Company Description

 

With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at the centre of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, we are the flagship Publicis Media agency that uses our ‘Power of One’ business model, with teams that span multiple disciplines across clients such as Aldi, P&G, Primark, Samsung, Stellantis, and Visa. 

We place a huge focus on our People, and have driven flagship D&I and L&D programmes within Publicis Media; our goal is to help every individual reach their fullest potential, and we encourage everyone to make “Brave Plays” in how they approach their work and their own career development. As a result, we have an exceptionally energised and committed talent base, all of us proud of our welcoming and supportive culture, as evidenced by our recognition as one of Campaign’s Best Places to Work for five years in a row, Media Week's Agency of the Year 2025 and one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025.

Overview

SEO Project Manager 

We are hiring an SEO Project Manager (Search & Performance) to join our integrated performance marketing team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to help deliver impactful search marketing programmes across multiple European markets, working alongside specialists in SEO, PPC, strategy and activation. You'll play a key role in bringing projects together, ensuring high-quality delivery while helping teams collaborate effectively and achieve great results. If you enjoy organisation, problem-solving and working in a fast-evolving digital environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing:

• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of SEO and PPC projects across multiple European markets.
• Manage timelines, trackers and project documentation to keep workstreams organised and on schedule.
• Collaborate with Search Activation and Search Strategy teams to ensure seamless campaign delivery.
• Coordinate project updates, meetings and key communications to keep stakeholders informed.
• Identify potential risks, dependencies and blockers, helping teams find solutions early.
• Monitor deliverables to ensure accuracy, consistency and quality standards are maintained.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by supporting efficient project management processes and ways of working.

Qualifications

Skills we're looking for:

• Understanding of project management principles gained through education, training or practical experience.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with confidence working across diverse teams.
• Interest in digital marketing, particularly within SEO, PPC or performance marketing.
• Proactive and collaborative approach with a willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a positive, solutions-focused mindset.

Additional Information

Starcom offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees. Full details are shared when you join, but highlights include core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave. You’ll also have access to a range of additional initiatives, including:

 

📖 Please check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).

 

Publicis Groupe works primarily from the office or our clients' office four days per week.

 

At Starcom, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. 

 

We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment process. If you have any access needs - for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition - please let us know. We’ll work with you to ensure the process works for you. Sharing this information will never impact your application.

 

Guided by our values, we listen with empathy, uplift each other, take responsibility, and embrace change - building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected, and genuinely included.