SEO Executive
📍 Location: Leeds, hybrid, full-time
👥 Team: Organic Media
👤 Reports to: Head of Technical SEO / Head of SEO Strategy
👥 Direct Reports: N/A
💰 Salary: £26,000 to £28,000 DOA
About the Role
We’re looking for an SEO Executive to join the Organic Media team at one of the UK’s leading digital agencies. You’ll support the delivery of innovative, data-driven SEO strategies across a diverse portfolio of clients. You may have agency and/or client side experience or even be a graduate with the right attitude and passion for SEO and a chance to kickstart your career. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is ambitious, curious and passionate about the future of search, with exposure to a wide range of industries including ecommerce, fashion, financial services and technology. You’ll play a key role in driving client growth across the core pillars of SEO — technical, on-site, off-site and content — while also developing an understanding of how search is evolving across AI-powered environments and multi-platform discovery. Working closely with SEO strategists, technical specialists and content teams, you’ll help deliver cohesive strategies that perform not only in traditional search engines, but also across AI search surfaces, social platforms and emerging discovery channels.
Key Responsibilities
* 🔍 Keyword Research & Insights
o Conduct keyword research to identify opportunities, including long-tail, conversational and question-based queries
o Align research with how users search across both traditional and AI-driven environments
* 📝 Content & Briefing
o Create detailed SEO briefs for content teams, ensuring outputs are optimised for Google, AI Overviews and other discovery platforms
* 📊 SEO Strategy Support
o Support the development and execution of SEO strategies under senior guidance
o Apply both foundational SEO best practices and emerging AI/search discovery principles
* 🤖 AI & Search Evolution (GEO)
o Develop an understanding of Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) and how content can surface in AI-generated answers
o Contribute to evolving strategies across AI-powered search environments
* 🌐 Multi-Platform Discovery
o Explore how audiences discover content across platforms such as TikTok, YouTube, Reddit and Pinterest
o Contribute insights into cross-channel and discovery-led strategies
* ⚙️ Technical SEO Support
o Assist with technical SEO audits and collaborate with technical teams to resolve issues
o Support implementation during technical sprints
* 📈 Performance & Reporting
o Analyse SEO performance and contribute to reporting and insight generation
o Share findings and recommendations with senior team members
* 🤝 Collaboration
o Work closely with SEO analysts, PR teams and content specialists to deliver integrated strategies
o Take ownership of smaller tasks or accounts with support from senior team members
* ⏱ Organisation & Delivery
o Manage your workload, deadlines and diary effectively
o Ensure work is delivered on time and to a high standard
* 📚 Learning & Development
o Stay up to date with industry trends, algorithm updates and AI developments
o Proactively build your skillset with support from senior team members
* 📌 Additional Responsibilities
o Support wider business initiatives where required, including compliance and training
o Take on additional duties as needed to support the team and business
Knowledge, Technology & Experience
* Foundational understanding of SEO principles across technical, content and on-site optimisation
* Awareness of how search is evolving, including AI-driven search and multi-platform discovery
* Familiarity with tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Ahrefs, SEMrush or Screaming Frog
* Experience working with data (e.g., Excel, Google Data Studio)
* Understanding of different audiences, markets and digital behaviours
Skills & Competencies
* 📊 Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and provide insights
* 💬 Clear communication skills, with the ability to present ideas effectively
* 📅 Strong organisation and time management skills
* 🤝 Collaborative approach, working effectively across teams
* 🚀 Curiosity and willingness to learn, particularly around AI and emerging search technologies
* 💡 Creative thinking around SEO strategies
Personal Attributes
* ⚡ Passionate about SEO, digital marketing and the evolving search landscape
* Proactive, motivated and eager to develop new skills
* Curious about AI, search innovation and multi-platform discovery
* Professional, collaborative and confident working with colleagues and clients
* Growth mindset with a solutions-focused approach
Benefits
* 25 days holiday (+bh) increasing yearly to 30
* Birthday off
* Flexible working
* Life assurance and salary sacrifice pension
* Volunteering and wellbeing portal, perkbox discounts
💬 Got what it takes to own this fantastic role? Apply now!
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