This Award-Winning Agency Hired Off-Market SEO Talent
Growthack, an award-winning UK SEO agencies, needed to make a critical Technical SEO hire to support their next phase of growth.
After previous in-house efforts fell short, founder Kevin Kapezi knew this hire was too important to risk. That’s when they turned to SEO for Hire.
We sourced and secured an elite candidate who wasn’t even on the job market, someone they never would have found through traditional channels, ensuring they made a hire that truly elevated their team.
Where Speed Meets Quality
Unlocking
We were able to secure talent that was not actively looking for their next role, providing Growthack with the best fit for the team.
Client Benefit
Growthack were able to continue focusing on scaling while our team managed the hiring.
Role Hired For
Growthack looked to SEO for Hire to help them fill the vital leadership role, wasting 0 time and resources.
Benefits
We offer this to all our clients, ensuring should the hire ever need replacing within the year of hire, we will replace them free of charge.
Growthack Digital is an award-winning SEO consultancy based in the UK, founded by former Experian B2B SEO lead Kevin Kapezi.
Specialising in strategic SEO for B2B and e-commerce brands, they’ve delivered measurable results for clients like elementsuite, Molly Brown London, and Europadisc.
With accolades from the UK Digital Excellence and European Search Awards, Growthack is known for combining technical expertise with business-driven strategies that fuel long-term growth.
“Josh, Daris and the team are true professionals.
As a small business, I have previously hired in-house staff, but I felt that the next hire was too important to take a chance on. I’m really happy that I made that decision.“
Kevin Kapezi
Founder of Growthack
How Can an SEO Agency Benefit from Recruitment Services?
As a growing agency, Growthack had made in-house hires before, but this next role was too critical to leave to chance.
They needed a high-level Technical SEO, someone with the experience to lead accounts and the technical depth to deliver results.
But the right candidates weren’t actively job hunting, and traditional hiring channels weren’t cutting it.
With limited time and a small team, the cost of another hiring misstep would be too high.
Growthack needed a partner who could find top-tier, passive talent and provide the confidence that the hire would stick.
How to Hire the Best SEO Talent for an SEO Agency
To ensure Growthack secured the right Technical SEO hire without risk or wasted time, we deployed a focused and flexible hiring strategy tailored to their needs.
Here’s some insight into our refined approach:
Passive Talent Activation
We tapped into our exclusive network of senior SEO professionals, surfacing top-tier candidates who weren’t actively applying to jobs but were open to the right opportunity.
Tailored Candidate Fit
We aligned closely with Growthack’s specific technical requirements and team culture to ensure every candidate we put forward was not only highly skilled but a long-term fit for the business.
Flexible, Risk-Free Partnership
Understanding the needs of a growing agency, we built flexibility into the hiring process and backed it with a 1-year replacement guarantee, giving Growthack full confidence in the outcome.
“They helped me find someone who wasn’t actively on the job market, so I would never have found them on my own.
Great customer service too as they allowed some flexibility according to our business needs.
The 1-year guarantee was the icing on the cake.
Would happily recommend.“
Kevin Kapezi
Founder of Growthack
How do SEO Agencies Benefit from Outsourcing their Hiring?
With a critical hire made and confidence restored in the recruitment process, Growthack was able to refocus on what mattered most, delivering results for clients and scaling the agency.
1. Hard-to-Find Talent Secured
We placed a senior Technical SEO who wasn’t active on the job market, bringing in expertise Growthack couldn’t have accessed through traditional channels.
2. Critical Role Filled with Confidence
The hire has become a key part of the team, contributing immediately to client delivery and helping scale the agency’s SEO offering.
3. Honing their Focus on Growth
While Growthack stayed focused on scaling their agency and serving clients, we handled the heavy lifting: sourcing, vetting, and delivering top-tier SEO talent without disrupting their momentum.
Results Summary
SEO for Hire helped Growthack solve a high-stakes hiring challenge by securing a top-tier Technical SEO in weeks, not months.
Our hands-on, high-precision approach allowed the Growthack team to stay focused on growth while we delivered elite, vetted talent.
The result was a critical role filled with confidence, improved delivery capacity, and a stronger position in the competitive SEO landscape.
Time-to-Hire
The role was filled in just over a month, but with talent that wasn’t actively looking on the job market.
Speed with Specialised Headhunting
We were able to keep leads warm and help manage negotiation stages to ensure quality talent entered Growthack’s doors.
Scaling without Slowing Down
One of Kevin’s biggest factors was that he wanted to continue scaling without a hiring process slowing that down.
With our partnership, he was able to focus on scaling the agency while we provided elite talent that met his requirements.
Candidates Put Forward
22 suitable leads entered the interview stages, with the top 1% passed onto Growthack for final stage interviews.
FAQs
How Does SEO For Hire Find the top 1% of SEO talent?
We’ve built the largest global network of SEOs—over 52,000 strong—curated through events, content funnels, and referrals. Our vetting process tests real-world skills, communication, and adaptability.
What Roles can SEO For Hire Help Fill?
We recruit across the SEO spectrum—from Junior SEOs to VP and even CEO, covering technical SEO, content strategy, and SEO product management.
How Fast can You Fill a Role?
95% of our roles are filled within 28 days. We often deliver pre-vetted candidates for urgent roles in under 10 days.
What Makes Your Candidates Stick Around?
We ensure long-term alignment on values, goals, and team fit—leading to a 30% boost in retention. All placements include a one-year satisfaction guarantee.
Do You Work with Startups or Large Enterprises?
Both. From nimble startup teams to global SEO operations, we tailor our approach to suit your scale and culture.