About the job
Location: UK only (remote), hybrid and office-based options available in Cheltenham and the City of London.
Probation: Three-month period
Role Progression: This role offers progression to 'SEO Manager | On-page Optimisation (L3)'.
Training: Intensive training for the first three months, and ongoing scheduled and on-the-job training thereafter. Additional training such as ISO 9001 and 27001 compliance will be provided.
IT setup: Company-provisioned Mac laptop and mobile phone. If homeworking, certain IT and home office supplies may be provisioned.
Leave: 28 days paid leave including bank holidays.
Timezone: Primary timezone is GMT (UK), however occasional calls outside regular work hours may be required to accommodate global clients.
Security Level: BPSS and BS7858:2019, with possible requirement for higher clearance
Application Closing Date: 15th August 2025
About Coaley Peak
Coaley Peak, a Cheltenham-based digital analytics and marketing consultancy is seeking a diligent and proactive individual with a keen interest in SEO management and on-page optimisation. This hands-on role is perfect for someone who thrives in delivering high-quality outputs, who writes extremely well, is punctual and organised, eager to learn, grows quickly in new environments and can successfully manage and execute on-page SEO strategies for our clients. This role is not suitable for applicants interested in account management.
Key Responsibilities
* Conducting comprehensive keyword research to inform SEO strategies
* Gaining an understanding of our clients businesses, so as to effectively optimise their websites and content
* Executing on-page SEO strategies, with a primary focus on content optimisation
* Implementing basic to intermediate technical SEO, with the ambition to develop advanced skills
* Coordinating and managing client relationships and expectations
* Working with and managing copywriters to scale strategy implementation where required
* Training other team members as required by the business
* Learning and adapting to GA4, industry news and updates, processes and software as part of ongoing professional development
About You
* Previous experience in managing SEO projects is essential
* Hands-on experience with SEO, with a focus on implementation over strategy, not account management.
* A strong understanding of content SEO and good working knowledge of technical SEO
* Ambition to develop skills in technical SEO, CRO and analytics (specifically, GA4)
* Comfortable working in a confidential and secure IT setup work environment
* Excellent writing skills
* Punctual and organised
Soft Skills
* You are a quick learner and eager to expand your knowledge in SEO and digital marketing
* You display highly proactive behaviour, always seeking new opportunities to improve and streamline processes
* You have excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
* You proactively consider and propose solutions for clients that may be outside of the scope of the original project specification
* You are a strong communicator, both verbally and digitally, yet comfortable with a role that comprises 80% deliverable execution and 20% communication
* Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time for client meetings and team events
An Ideal Fit For This Role
* You have hands-on experience in creating and optimising your own websites or you have proven in-house or agency experience in SEO and digital marketing
* Your work generates positive recommendations from your past and our current clients
* You can admit to and learn from your mistakes, continuous improvement of processes and deliverables is in our DNA
* You’re a self-starter, yet not afraid to work as a part of a small working group (team) as required to get larger or multi-discipline work completed
* You can be relied upon to complete deliverables, communicate progress and impress clients with minimal supervision
* You ask for help where needed
* Your level of attention to detail is extremely high
A Bad Fit For This Role
* Individuals without a strong hands-on background in content SEO
* Individuals who have demonstrated lack of collaboration in team environments
* Professionals who have struggled to consistently earn client satisfaction and recommendations
* Those who are not proactive in finding solutions to problems
* Persons who require a high level of oversight for deliverables
* A person who cannot own up to and proactively learn from their mistakes
Success Metrics
* A client quality questionnaire response score of above 8.5/10 each month.
* Internal performance score of above 8.5/10 each month.
* Generating at least one client referral or three client referral leads every four months.
How to apply
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for this position to j882100623.careers.external@coaleypeak.co.uk with the subject ‘Application {Your Name} - REF: J88271 | On-page Optimisation | SEO Manager (L2)’. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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