Senior SEO Specialist

Are you an experienced SEO Strategist ready to join a growing agency and help shape the SEO department? You’ll be working with a range of clients from niche start ups, established local businesses to scaling ecommerce brands to help them grow and drive more organic traffic to their website. As Senior SEO Strategist you will be integral to the SEO strategy of key client accounts. Additionally, your role will involve: * Leading SEO strategy creation to maximise ROI for a portfolio of key clients. * Working closely with other digital teams within the agency, to ensure omni-channel campaigns are aligned. * Briefing copywriters, Technical SEOs, and Digital PR Specialists to ensure work aligns with client expectations. * Working closely with the wider team to ensure consistent SEO strategy within the SEO team. The main duties & responsibilities include: * Develop, implement, and manage SEO campaigns. * Research, write, optimise and report on customised and targeted SEO landing pages (or content resources) to maximise the effectiveness of organic search campaigns. * Conduct keyword research, competitor analysis, gap analysis, content optimisation, meta-tag optimisation, technical audits, backlink audits, link acquisition, and more. * Proactively contribute to the wider team to provide strategic recommendations that are highly applicable to clients’ business models, expectations, and goals. * Work with our development team to diagnose key technical issues – both pre and post launch – that might hold back a site’s performance. * Analyse customer behaviour and journeys to strategise effective conversion rate optimisation approaches. * Monitor and report on metrics such as conversions, keyword rankings, organic traffic, effectiveness of on-site optimisation, etc. * Keep up to date with the latest SEO strategies and technologies, and actively assist to improve our clients’ offerings. * Build rapport with clients through routine and scheduled interactions. Our client is a creative Web Design, Ecommerce and Digital marketing agency based in Stockton on Tees. We have been helping a wide variety of businesses across all industry sectors to increase enquiries, leads and sales since 2011. We have an exceptional team of talented individuals and are looking to add more talented and enthusiastic individuals to our organisation. We have a large portfolio of SME and corporate businesses across the UK in all industries so you’ll be sure to work with a variety of clients. We’re based on the top floor of Fusion Hive overlooking the Infinity Bridge in Stockton with easy access by car (free onsite parking) or public transport (10 min walk from Thornaby Station and Stockton High Street). We are looking for our future Head of SEO, so we want somebody to come in and want to grow within the business. What we’d like to see: The right person for this role experience in a similar role with evidence of a track record of work they have undertaken and results they have achieved. Along with the following essential key attributes/skills: You’ll have the following skills: * Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in an SEO role * Excellent knowledge of SEO best practices and demonstrable experience implementing these * Experience in building client relationships and customer service * Experience in training and coaching team members * Strong communication skills – both written and verbal * Highly organised and the ability to multi-task and prioritse * Ability to deliver a high level of customer service * Good level of Microsoft and Google Suite skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Docs and Sheets) * Excellent level of attention to detail * Be forward thinking * Be solutions oriented * Be proactive with a can-do approach to work * Have the curiosity to explore new approaches to challenges * Positive mindset and upbeat attitude, bringing value to both our clients and the team. * Competent knowledge and familiarity with all social media channels and platforms * Analytical skills which will help to provide actionable insights and recommendations to improve ROI for clients * Commercial understanding and mindset What we’ve got to offer: Free Parking: Enjoy the convenience of free parking and a workplace that promotes collaboration and creativity. A Vibrant Company Culture: Immerse yourself in our rich culture with regular social gatherings, parties, and events designed to strengthen team bonds. Career Growth: Engage in monthly progression meetings with the SEO lead, alongside ample opportunities for training and skill development. Annual Leave: Benefit from a generous annual leave policy, including a Christmas week break that doesn’t eat into your allocated leave, ensuring you have the perfect work-life balance. A Supportive Team Environment: Thrive in a friendly and supportive atmosphere where every member’s contribution is valued and nurtured