SEO Executive

Confidential; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonuses

Private health insurance with dental

Paid time off over Christmas

Funding to attend industry events and

Job summary

Confidential in Essex is seeking an SEO Executive to join its close-knit team. You will handle content creation, optimisation and reporting for B2B and B2C clients, developing keyword strategies and using performance data to drive improvements.

There is a technical side as well: audits, issues affecting organic performance, working with developers on fixes. The role also explores AI-driven search techniques and offers two days a week from home with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering SEO for B2B and B2C clients with measurable results.
• Strong knowledge of keyword research, content optimisation and on-page tactics.
• Solid understanding of technical SEO fundamentals and site architecture.

Responsibilities

• Writes and optimises blog posts, landing pages, press releases and campaigns.
• Develops keyword strategies and aligns content with search intent.
• Refreshes existing content to improve rankings and performance.
• Edits content for grammar, style and consistency.
• Uploads content through WordPress, Shopify and other CMS platforms.
• Uses Semrush, GA4, Screaming Frog and Search Console to inform SEO work.
• Monitors conversions and user journeys to assess content performance.
• Supports keyword research and targeting strategies.
• Runs technical audits to identify crawl errors and broken links.
• Collaborates with developers on site architecture and technical fixes.
• Helps clients build topical authority across traditional and AI-led search.
• Supports the agency's own marketing activities when required.

Skills

SEO strategy

Content writing

Editing & grammar

Keyword research

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Tools

Semrush

GA4

Screaming Frog

Google Search Console

WordPress

Shopify

Job description

We've been retained by an established digital marketing agency in Essex to help them recruit a SEO Executive to join its close-knit team. Working with both B2 B and B2 C clients, the agency delivers SEO, ecommerce and content campaigns across sectors including healthcare, automotive, logistics, education, financial services, property and technology.

The Company - SEO Executive

This is a friendly, collaborative agency with a strong track record and a varied client base. The team works closely together, sharing ideas and focusing on activity that delivers meaningful, sustainable results. They also take a refreshingly grown-up approach to working life. The role offers two days a week from home alongside flexibility around working hours when needed. People are trusted to manage their schedules and get their work done without unnecessary formality.

The Role - SEO Executive

This is a varied SEO role covering content, optimisation, reporting and technical work. You'll create and improve content for clients, help develop keyword strategies and use performance data to understand what is working and where improvements can be made.

There is also a technical side to the position. You'll carry out audits, identify issues that could be affecting organic performance and work with developers to put fixes in place.

The agency is already considering how search is changing as a result of AI. You'll therefore have the opportunity to build your knowledge of AI search optimisation alongside more traditional SEO techniques.

Key Responsibilities - SEO Executive

• Writing and optimising blog posts, landing pages, press releases, media pitches, email campaigns and advertising copy
• Making sure content reflects search intent and supports wider conversion objectives
• Refreshing existing content to improve rankings and performance
• Editing content for grammar, style and consistency
• Uploading content through WordPress, Shopify and other content management systems
• Using Semrush, GA4, Screaming Frog and Google Search Console to inform SEO activity
• Monitoring conversions, clicks and user journeys to understand content performance
• Supporting keyword research and targeting strategies
• Running technical audits to identify crawl errors, broken links and redirect chains
• Working with developers on site architecture, structured data and technical fixes
• Helping clients build topical authority across traditional and AI-led search
• Supporting the agency's own marketing activity when required

About You - SEO Executive

You'll already have some practical SEO experience, either within an agency or an in-house marketing team. You should understand the principles of keyword research and content optimisation alongside the technical basics that can affect how a website performs in search.

You'll also be a capable writer with a good eye for detail and the confidence to edit and improve existing content. Experience with tools such as Semrush, GA4, Screaming Frog and Google Search Console would be useful as would experience using WordPress or Shopify.

You don't need to know everything about AI search already, but you should be interested in how search is developing and keen to learn more.

Above all, you'll be someone who takes responsibility for their work, enjoys being part of a small team and appreciates being trusted to manage their time properly.

The package includes performance-related bonuses, private health insurance with dental cover, paid time off over Christmas in addition to the standard holiday allowance and funded opportunities to attend industry events and develop new skills.