SEO Specialist
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
Digital Marketing Agency - Southend-on-Sea, on-site
Up to £30,000 - £40,000 (DOE)
We're hiring for a fast-growing digital marketing agency based in Southend-on-Sea, helping ambitious brands get found, grow, and convert online. As we expand our client portfolio, we're looking for a talented SEO Specialist to join our team - someone who lives and breathes search, is driven by data, and gets a genuine buzz from seeing client's rank.
What you'll be doing
Developing and executing SEO strategies across a diverse client base - from local businesses to national brands
Conducting technical audits, keyword research, and competitor analysis
Managing on-page optimisation, site structure, and internal linking improvements
Building high-quality backlink profiles through digital PR, outreach, and content partnerships
Collaborating with our content and paid media teams to create joined-up campaigns
Reporting on performance using GA4, Google Search Console, and tools like Ahrefs or SEMrush
Staying ahead of algorithm updates and industry trends to keep our clients ahead of the curve
What we're looking for
2-6+ years of hands-on SEO experience, ideally within an agency environment
Strong technical SEO knowledge - crawlability, Core Web Vitals, schema markup, site speed
Confident with xsngvjr tools such as Ahrefs, SEMrush, Screaming Frog, and Google Search Console
Ability to manage multiple client accounts and prioritise effectively
Clear communicator - able to explain SEO concepts simply to clients who aren't specialists
A genuine passion for digital marketing and a desire to grow with the agency
We are looking for people from varying levels of seniorities, so please do apply if you feel this role could be a good fit!