Ellen Blacow — Head of Design
Senior SEO leader with over seven years’ experience scaling global operations across marketplaces, fintech, travel and B2B technology. Currently leading SEO for Checkatrade where I own the roadmap for traditional and AI-driven search (LLM/GEO) while remaining hands-on with execution. Experienced in managing cross-functional teams and navigating complex regulatory environments (FCA). I balance strategic leadership with a direct, hands-on approach to technical changes and large-scale content roadmaps, ensuring search metrics translate directly into board-level commercial insights and measurable revenue growth.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Digital Marketing expert with a focus on SEO strategies.
Experience: 10 yrs 2 mos
Skills
- Seo
Career Highlights
- Over seven years of experience in SEO leadership.
- Expert in managing cross-functional teams in complex environments.
- Proven track record of driving measurable revenue growth.
Work Experience
Checkatrade
Head of SEO (1 mo)
Bark.com
Senior SEO Manager (9 mos)
Artefact
SEO Director (1 yr 1 mo)
Senior SEO Manager (1 yr)
Collinson
Global SEO Manager (10 mos)
RVU
Senior SEO Executive (5 mos)
Senior Content Marketing Executive (6 mos)
Content Marketing Executive (1 yr 3 mos)
Digital Uncut
SEO Outreach Executive (1 yr)
Amara Living Ltd
SEO Assistant (10 mos)
Suzhou Education Association For International Exchange, China
English Language Teacher (8 mos)
Action Against Hunger | ACF-UK
Student Fundraiser (8 mos)
University of Southampton
Social Media Intern (11 mos)
Educational Development Officer (2 mos)
Student Mentor (1 yr 9 mos)
Student Ambassador (8 mos)
Education
First Class Bachelor’s Degree at University of Southampton
International Baccalaureate at Colchester Sixth Form College
Chemistry at Thurstable School