Junior Content SEO Manager

twentysix; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Westfield healthcare

Subsidised gym membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning and career development

Job summary

Artefact in London is seeking a Junior Content SEO Manager to support the Content Director and manage SEO campaigns for diverse clients. You will collaborate with the SEO team to develop content strategies, perform keyword research, and monitor results.

Join a growing Britannia-wide team with hybrid working, 25 days annual leave, Westfield healthcare, subsidised gym, and ongoing learning opportunities within a fast-growing Retail Media group.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' SEO experience within a digital marketing or agency environment.
• Good understanding of SEO and digital marketing, with up-to-date knowledge of search best practice.
• Experience conducting keyword research, analysing performance and developing practical SEO recommendations.
• Experience using SEO and analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Bing Webmaster Tools, Screaming Frog, Ahrefs and Google Trends.
• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate findings clearly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Experience supporting client relationships and clearly explaining SEO recommendations and results.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, use initiative and work effectively in a fast-moving environment.
• Understanding of content marketing, such as onsite content strategy, digital PR or influencer marketing, and how it can support SEO performance.

Responsibilities

• Support the Content Director and Content Manager in managing client relationships and delivering SEO campaigns.
• Manage individual workstreams on larger accounts and take day-to-day ownership of smaller accounts.
• Contribute to client growth and strategy plans alongside the wider account team, ensuring activity supports client objectives.
• Deliver agreed work on time and to a high standard, monitoring campaign performance, timelines and outcomes.
• Present campaign progress, insights and recommendations at monthly client reviews.
• Develop SEO content strategies and calendars, adapting plans to respond to emerging search trends and opportunities.
• Conduct research and create outcome-focused content briefs.
• Support junior team members in producing content that meets the brief, including proofreading and quality assurance.
• Optimise new and existing content to improve visibility across traditional and emerging search experiences.
• Upload and manage content within client content management systems.
• Build trusted client relationships and provide clear, evidence-based recommendations.
• Develop a strong understanding of each client's business, products, services and audiences.
• Collaborate with account management and cross-channel teams to deliver the best possible outcomes for clients.
• Provide clear performance insights for client reporting.

Skills

SEO experience

Keyword research

Analytics & reporting

Client relationships

Communication

Content marketing understanding

Multitasking

Fast-moving environment

Tools

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

Bing Webmaster Tools

Screaming Frog

Ahrefs

Google Trends

Job description

Junior Content SEO Manager

Location - London

Hybrid working pattern

Who we are

Artefact is a new generation of a data service provider, specialising in data consulting and data-driven digital marketing, dedicated to transforming data into business impact across the entire value chain of organisations. We are proud to say we're enjoying skyrocketing growth.

Our broad range of data-driven solutions in digital marketing and data consulting are designed to meet our clients' specific needs, always conceived with a business-centric approach and delivered with tangible results. Our data-driven services are built upon the deep AI expertise we've acquired with our 1000+ client base around the globe.

We have over 2000 employees across 26 offices who are focused on accelerating digital transformation. Thanks to a unique mix of company assets: State of the art data technologies, lean AI agile methodologies for fast delivery, and cohesive teams of the finest business consultants, data analysts, data scientists, data engineers, and digital experts, all dedicated to bringing extra value to every client.

Reports to: Content SEO Manager

About the SEO Team

• 20+ strong SEO team based in London and Cornwall, UK

• We are a close-knit team who work hard but also have a lot of fun

• Although we have a hierarchy we like to operate in an open and inclusive way

• No idea or question is a bad one - if you want to see change then be the change and if you want to make something happen, just say!

• The team is made up of SEO generalists, technical SEO experts, SEO content writers and Digital PR specialists

• We have great collaboration between our main London office and satellite Cornwall office. Last year we went on a trip to Cornwall together - we surfed, walked and had fun.

• These trips aren't mandatory so if they're not for you that’s ok too!

• We work with clients across automotive, luxury fashion, travel, charity, technology sectors and more!

• The DEI team at Artefact is led by two members of the SEO team - DEI is very important to us

Main Responsibilities

• Support the Content Director and Content Manager in managing client relationships and delivering SEO campaigns.

• Manage individual workstreams on larger accounts and take day-to-day ownership of smaller accounts.

• Contribute to client growth and strategy plans alongside the wider account team, ensuring activity supports client objectives.

• Deliver agreed work on time and to a high standard, monitoring campaign performance, timelines and outcomes.

• Present campaign progress, insights and recommendations at monthly client reviews.

• Develop SEO content strategies and calendars, adapting plans to respond to emerging search trends and opportunities.

• Conduct research and create outcome-focused content briefs.

• Support junior team members in producing content that meets the brief, including proofreading and quality assurance.

• Optimise new and existing content to improve visibility across traditional and emerging search experiences.

• Upload and manage content within client content management systems.

• Build trusted client relationships and provide clear, evidence-based recommendations.

• Develop a strong understanding of each client's business, products, services and audiences.

• Collaborate with account management and cross-channel teams to deliver the best possible outcomes for clients.

• Provide clear performance insights for client reporting.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• 2-4 years' SEO experience within a digital marketing or agency environment.

• Good understanding of SEO and digital marketing, with up-to-date knowledge of search best practice.

• Experience conducting keyword research, analysing performance and developing practical SEO recommendations.

• Experience using SEO and analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Bing Webmaster Tools, Screaming Frog, Ahrefs and Google Trends.

• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate findings clearly.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.

• Experience supporting client relationships and clearly explaining SEO recommendations and results.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, use initiative and work effectively in a fast-moving environment.

• Understanding of content marketing, such as onsite content strategy, digital PR or influencer marketing, and how it can support SEO performance.

Desirable

• Experience using seoClarity or a similar enterprise SEO platform.

• Experience using Google Workspace.

Why join Artefact?

At Artefact, you'll work with leading brands alongside experts in Data, AI and Digital Marketing, helping shape the future of Retail Media. As part of our growing team, you'll enjoy:

• Hybrid working

• 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing with service - up to five days

• Birthday day off

• Westfield healthcare

• Subsidised gym membership, wellbeing initiatives and Cycle to Work scheme

• Interest-free season ticket loan

• Learning, career development and international opportunities across 26 global offices

• Regular team socials and company events

• Plus, the opportunity to work with some of the world's leading brands as part of one of the fastest-growing Retail Media teams in the industry.

Why You Should Join Us

• Client business obsession: constantly listening to clients, and then continuously testing, enhancing, and keeping up with clients' changing challenges and needs

• Artefact is the place to be: come and build the future of marketing

• Progress: every day offers new challenges and new opportunities to learn

• Culture: join the best team you could ever imagine

• Entrepreneurship: you will be joining a team of driven entrepreneurs. We won't give up until we make a huge dent in this industry!