<div><h3>Search Executive</h3><p>Leeds City Centre | £25,000-£30,000 | Hybrid | Junior / Developing SEO Role</p><p>Were partnering with a growing, search‑led B2B digital marketing agency in Leeds that is looking for a Search Executive to join its Search & Content team.</p><p>This is a great opportunity for someone with 1‑2 years agency‑side SEO or digital marketing experience who wants more ownership, closer exposure to strategy, and the chance to grow quickly in a smaller, ambitious agency environment.</p><p>The agency is moving beyond traditional SEO into broader search visibility, including AI search, answer engine optimisation, content, social search, technical SEO and performance‑led organic strategy. Youll be joining a small, supportive team where you can learn directly from experienced search specialists and have a genuine voice in how work is delivered.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p>As Search Executive, youll support the delivery of organic search strategies across a range of B2B clients. Your work will include a mix of content, technical SEO, research, reporting and campaign support.</p><h3>You’ll be involved in:</h3><ul><li>Keyword research, search intent analysis and competitor research</li><li>SEO audits and performance reviews using tools such as Semrush, Google Search Console and Screaming Frog</li><li>Creating content briefs based on research, strategy and client tone of voice</li><li>Writing and optimising content for websites, blogs, social and other digital channels</li><li>Uploading and editing content in WordPress</li><li>Supporting monthly and quarterly reports, including explaining performance movements</li><li>Helping the team brief technical and content tasks clearly</li><li>Learning how AI search, social search and answer‑led search are changing organic visibility</li><li>Working closely with the Search & Content Lead and the wider digital team</li></ul><p>The role has a strong content element, so strong writing skills are important. The client is interested in people who can use AI intelligently as a support tool, but who still understand the value of human‑quality copy, clear thinking and proper fact‑checking.</p><h3>What We’re Looking For</h3><ul><li>Around 1‑2 years experience in an agency environment</li><li>Experience in an SEO, Search Executive, Digital Marketing Executive or Content SEO role</li><li>Good working knowledge of SEO fundamentals</li><li>Experience with tools such as Semrush, Google Search Console, Screaming Frog and WordPress</li><li>Strong copywriting skills and the ability to adapt tone of voice for different clients</li><li>An interest in AI search, AEO, ChatGPT, Reddit, TikTok, YouTube and how people now discover brands online</li><li>High attention to detail and a willingness to ask questions, learn and improve</li><li>A proactive, friendly and collaborative approach</li><li>A genuine interest in digital marketing, search trends and how online visibility is changing</li><li>Experience with B2B clients, professional services, finance, tech, CRO, paid media, digital PR or wider digital strategy would be useful, but it is not essential.</li></ul><h3>The Environment</h3><p>This is a small, close‑knit agency team where people work hard, support one another and get stuck in. It would suit someone who wants more exposure and progression than they might get in a larger agency.</p><p>You’ll be joining a team where search is central to the business, not an add‑on. The right person will be curious, confident enough to share ideas, and keen to develop into a more strategic search role over time.</p><h3>Working Pattern & Package</h3><ul><li>Salary: £25,000-£30,000 depending on experience</li><li>Location: Leeds city centre</li><li>Hybrid: 2 office days per week, ideally Tuesday and Thursday</li><li>Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with flexible working and core hours</li><li>Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays</li><li>Additional annual leave with length of service</li><li>Christmas closure</li><li>Paid personal development time</li><li>Enhanced family leave policies</li><li>Supportive team culture and regular socials</li></ul><h3>Interview Process</h3><ul><li>Initial informal Teams interview</li><li>Short task, likely blog/content based</li><li>Final interview and task presentation</li></ul><p>This is an urgent hire, so candidates who are available immediately or on a short notice period will be particularly attractive.</p><h3>Why Apply?</h3><p>This is a strong opportunity for someone early in their SEO career who wants to move into a more visible, future‑focused search role. Youll gain exposure to SEO, content, AI search, AEO, client strategy, reporting and wider digital marketing while working in a team where progression is realistic.</p></div>