Perfect for a grad/ex‑apprentice with ~1 year’s agency experience. Split your time across on‑page/tech SEO and Google Ads; help with GTM/GA4 tracking and reporting; join client calls (optional). 6‑month fast‑track review with clear milestones and eligibility for an increase (up to £30k). Paid certs, L&D budget, hybrid working.
Bristol (Hybrid) | £26,000–£29,000 DOE | Full‑time, permanent
About the role
We’re a Bristol‑based digital agency looking for an SEM Executive who can contribute across SEO and PPC. Ideal for a graduate or ex‑apprentice with ~1 year’s agency experience who’s hands‑on with Google Ads and the SEO fundamentals - and keen to learn fast.
What you’ll do
* SEO (≈50%) – keyword research, on‑page optimisation, content briefs, basic technical checks (crawl/indexation, page speed, internal linking, schema), local SEO tasks, and monthly reporting in Looker Studio/Sheets.
* PPC (≈50%) – build and optimise Google Ads Search (and, where relevant, Microsoft Ads): keyword/copy testing, bid/budget pacing, search term mining/negatives, audience layering, and clear performance reporting.
* Tracking & data – support clean GTM/GA4 setup, QA conversion tracking, and maintain tidy campaigns/dashboards.
* Client & team – contribute to client calls, own tidy task boards, and collaborate with content/design/dev as needed.
What you’ll bring
* ~1 year in a digital agency (placement, grad scheme, or apprenticeship welcomed).
* SEO: Experience using tools for SEO benefit
* PPC: Know how to use the Google ads UI to make campaign changes and optimisations
* Right to work in the UK.
Salary, progression & 6‑month fast‑track review
* Base: £26–£29k DOE.
* Fast‑track review at 6 months with eligibility for an increase (up to £30k) based on meeting agreed milestones.
What you’ll get
* Hybrid working from our Bristol HQ (Monday and Friday at home - 3 days in office).
* 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays;
* Dedicated training budget to use as you see fit
* Clear path to SEO Specialist or PPC Specialist within 12–18 months with defined competencies.