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SEO Executive – #3580742

Job Title: SEO Executive

Location: Watford (Hybrid, 3 days office / 2 days remote)

Salary: £25,000 – £30,000 (depending on experience)

 

About the Role

Join a growing, award-winning search specialist agency with a strong track record of delivering measurable revenue growth for clients. This is a hands-on role where you’ll work closely with experienced SEO professionals, gaining exposure across all areas of SEO and AI search.

You’ll support the delivery of SEO strategies across a varied client portfolio, helping to drive performance through technical improvements, content optimisation, and data-driven insights.

This role is ideal if you already have some SEO experience and want to accelerate your development in a supportive, ambitious environment.

 

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Supporting the delivery of SEO strategies across multiple client campaigns
  • Carrying out keyword research, competitor analysis, and identifying growth opportunities
  • Implementing on-site SEO improvements including metadata, internal linking, and content optimisation
  • Assisting with technical SEO tasks such as crawl issues, indexing, and site performance
  • Monitoring rankings, traffic, and visibility across search engines and AI-driven platforms
  • Supporting reporting by analysing data and contributing actionable insights
  • Collaborating with senior team members and contributing to process improvements
  • Assisting with client communications and attending meetings where required

 

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

  • At least 1 year of experience in an SEO-focused role
  • Ideally worked within a digital marketing or SEO agency
  • Understanding of SEO fundamentals including on-site, technical, and off-site
  • Analytical and able to interpret data to identify trends and opportunities
  • Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities
  • Strong communicator, both written and verbal
  • Coachable and eager to learn and develop quickly
  • Genuine interest in SEO, AI search, and digital marketing

 

Desirable:

  • Used tools such as SEMrush, GA4, Screaming Frog, or Google Search Console
  • Familiar with CMS platforms such as WordPress or Shopify
  • Experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT or Claude in your workflow
  • Understand link-building principles and outreach
  • Contributed to reporting dashboards such as Looker Studio

 

What You’ll Get

  • Hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home
  • 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • No expectation of overtime and a strong work-life balance
  • Regular team lunches and social events
  • Annual bonus scheme after 1 year of service
  • Direct mentoring from experienced SEO professionals
  • Real opportunity for progression as the team grows

 

Why This Role?

You’ll be joining a small, high-performing team where your work will have real impact. You’ll gain hands-on experience across technical SEO, content, and AI search, while being supported to develop into a more senior role over time.

If you’re looking for a role where you can grow quickly, take ownership, and be part of a collaborative team, this is it.

 

JOB ID: #3580742

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