Search Engine Optimization Specialist

LINTHORPE BED CENTRE LIMITED; Stockton-on-Tees; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free parking / on-site parking

Work from home flexibility

Staff discount across products

Company events

Job summary

A growing digital marketing team in Stockton-on-Tees is seeking an SEO Specialist to enhance organic growth through optimized strategies. The role involves working closely with content and web development teams, conducting analyses, and staying updated with SEO trends. Ideal candidates will have proven SEO experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively. Benefits include a company pension, free parking, and work-from-home flexibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of on-page, off-page, and technical SEO.
• Ability to write or edit optimised content is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimise on-page and off-page SEO strategies.
• Conduct keyword research, competitor analysis, and content gap analysis.
• Monitor and report on SEO performance using relevant tools.

Skills

SEO

Keyword research

SEO tools

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Google Analytics

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Moz

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a results-driven SEO Specialist to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who’s passionate about digital marketing, enjoys working with data, and has a proven track record of driving organic growth. In this role, you will be responsible for optimising our website and content for search engines to increase organic visibility, traffic, and conversions. You will play a pivotal role in implementing both on-page and off-page SEO strategies and collaborate across content, web development, and marketing teams to drive results.

Hours: Full-time, Monday – Friday (Hybrid Available)

Holidays: 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)

Salary: £26,000.00-£29,000.00 per year

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimise on-page and off-page SEO strategies.
• Conduct keyword research, competitor analysis, and content gap analysis.
• Monitor, track, and report on SEO performance using tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and SEMrush/Ahrefs.
• Work closely with the content and web development teams to ensure SEO best practices are applied.
• Identify technical SEO issues and liaise with team to resolve them.
• Stay up to date with the latest SEO trends, algorithm updates, and industry changes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in SEO (minimum 1–2 years in a similar role).
• Strong knowledge of on-page, off-page, and technical SEO.
• Experience with SEO tools such as SEMrush, Ahrefs, Moz, Screaming Frog, and related tools.
• Good understanding of Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and Tag Manager.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to write or edit optimised content is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Free parking / on-site parking
• Work from home flexibility
• Staff discount across products
• Company events