Search Engine Optimisation Executive

Jaywing; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

Jaywing, a leading agency in Leeds, is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join their Organic Search team. The ideal candidate will support SEO projects for significant UK brands, engage in site audits, keyword research, and work closely with experienced team members.

This position offers a chance for professional growth within a data-focused environment, emphasizing skills in technical on-page SEO and effective communication. A competitive benefits package is provided, including 25 days of holiday.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of SEO experience, possibly gained through education.
• Ability to analyze data to inform strategies.
• Experience with on-page technical SEO.

Responsibilities

• Support SEO Analysts in architecture, content, and technical audits.
• Conduct keyword research and work on client SEO strategies.
• Adjust tactics based on performance and report results.

Skills

SEO knowledge

Data literacy

Time management

Effective communication

On-page technical SEO

Python knowledge

Education

Relevant experience in marketing agency or in-house

Tools

Google Analytics

Search Console

ScreamingFrog

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

Jaywing are looking for bright, self-motivated individuals looking to progress their careers in Organic Search with a team of professionals. This exciting opportunity will enable a relatively new SEO the opportunity to work with some of the UK’s biggest brands in a forward-thinking, award-winning search agency.

The ideal candidate will have existing knowledge of on-page optimisation (technical & content optimisation) and be looking to further their career by gaining advanced and strategic knowledge through working closely with more experienced members of the team.

Jaywing is a people-first agency and the person we are looking for must have a passion for people, knowing how to adapt their approaches for different people and always approach every situation with empathy.

As a data-centric agency, a passion for data and the power of insight is key to the role, and this role is an amazing opportunity to join a business that is using data in creative ways to power our clients’ performance.

Key responsibilities

Supporting SEO Analysts and Managers in carrying out architecture, content, and technical site audits

• Keyword research & targeting
• Carrying out work in line with client SEO strategies. This will include on-site and earned media actions, with the aid of more senior team members
• Review and adjusting client tactics based on performance
• Clear reporting of results and measurable KPI’s in place for every client
• Continually developing your understanding of the search landscape and adjusting activity to improve client performance
• Work with a team, both in person and remotely, to achieve results

Skills required:

• Existing SEO knowledge and experience, 1 year+ and can include experience gained via your education
• Initiative, motivation and drive to succeed
• Ability to work under own direction and as part of a team
• Time management skills and close adherence to deadlines
• Effective communication, presentation and writing ability
• Data literacy & the ability to analyse data to inform strategies and interpret results, including AI-assisted analysis
• Some knowledge of beginner level SEO, areas including:
• On-page technical SEO
• Awareness and some ability with Google Analytics and Search Console
• Understanding of emerging AI platforms such as LLMs
• Relevant experience in the industry in either a marketing agency, or in-house, or via your education
• Awareness and experience of core insight tools such as ScreamingFrog, SEM Rush, Ahrefs etc.
• Basic / some knowledge of Python, HTML, CSS considered valuable
• Social media / influencer / content marketing awareness
• Experience and confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

We're committed to our people. You'll receive a competitive benefits package including:

• 25 days of holiday (increasing by one day per year of service up to 30), plus bank holidays