Passion
Passionate about the search marketing industry and the results we deliver for clients.
WE’RE PROUDLY
EMPLOYEE OWNED
We are fully employee owned, putting people at the centre of everything we do
Our team,
Our owners
The SEO Works is 100% employee owned. That means every person in the business has a real, personal stake in its future.
It’s a big step – and one we’ve taken with clear goals in mind: to protect what we’ve built, reward the people behind it, enhance our brand, and set ourselves up for the long term.
Whether you’re thinking of working with us or for us, that’s something you’ll feel.
How employee ownership works
- We’ve become employee owned through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). In simple terms, this means the business is now owned by a trust, which holds the shares on behalf of our employees.
- There are no outside investors. No parent company. No external shareholders to please. Just a business that belongs to the people who run it every day.
- We’ve joined a growing list of businesses who’ve chosen this route, including names like John Lewis and Richer Sounds. It’s a model that keeps decisions in the hands of those who care most.
Drive
Driven to achieve results and continually improve standards.
Adaptability
An open-minded approach that can embrace change.
Integrity
Purposeful, trustworthy and delivering what we promise.
Loyalty
Loyal to customers, our team, and the business.
Why did we do it?
Successful businesses often change ownership at some point in their journey. We could have gone another way. Sold to a bigger agency. Looked for private investors. But that’s never been what The SEO Works is about.
We’ve grown this company from the ground up, with real effort, care, and commitment from the people who’ve worked here.
We didn’t want our values to get lost in a takeover, or be eroded by people who don’t know the team, our culture, or our clients.
By becoming employee owned, we’ve kept everything that makes us who we are – and given every team member a real say in what comes next.
“We often say our team come first. So why not prove it? Giving our people a real stake in the business shows you mean it, and that their future matters as much as the company’s.”
– Ben Foster, CEO
What changes for clients?
You’ll still get the same service from the same people. But there is one small shift that makes a big difference: we’re now even more invested in your success.
We’ve always cared about getting results. But now, each member of the team also shares in the wider success of the business. That means an even stronger focus on doing things right.
The Employee Ownership Association found that 83% of employee owned businesses say their teams are more engaged. That kind of energy makes a difference – and is something you’ll benefit from.
What does it mean for our team?
Everyone here now shares in the success of the business. That includes the potential for profit sharing when things go well, a stronger say in how we work, and a structure that’s built to last.
We’ll still have leadership and management, of course. But the culture we’ve built – open, collaborative, and people-first – is now protected by design.
Want to work here?
If you’re thinking about joining us, we’re always looking for great people. In return, you’ll find a team that backs each other and cares about the work. A place where your voice matters and your work really counts.
You’ll help shape the future of the company, and share in its success. Come and build something that’s yours too – view our vacancies below.
