SEO Executive

DCA Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital marketing agency is seeking an SEO Executive to join its dynamic team. This hybrid role invites someone with a solid foundation in SEO to enhance their skills in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities include conducting keyword research, implementing on-page SEO improvements, and monitoring performance across B2B and eCommerce clients. Competitive salary of £32,000 - £35,000 depending on experience is offered, along with a range of compelling benefits including flexible working arrangements and annual company trips.

Benefits

Annual company trip

25 days holiday

Birthday off

Monthly and quarterly company events

Company pension

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years of agency experience in an SEO role.
• Strong understanding of on-page SEO fundamentals.
• Experience using SEO tools such as Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, and Google Search Console.

Responsibilities

• Support on-page, technical, and content SEO activities.
• Conduct keyword research and map for content and optimisation.
• Implement on-page SEO improvements such as meta data and internal linking.
• Monitor site health, indexation, and organic performance.

Skills

On-page SEO fundamentals

SEO tools experience

Analytical skills

Clear communication

Organisational skills

Tools

Ahrefs

Screaming Frog

Google Search Console

GA4

Job description

Overview

POLARIS is looking for an SEO Executive to support the delivery of SEO across its client portfolio. This hybrid role is suited to someone with a solid foundation in SEO who is looking to further develop their technical, on-page and content skills within a specialist organic search consultancy. You will work closely with SEO managers, content teams and developers to implement SEO strategies, monitor performance, and support ongoing optimisation across B2B and eCommerce clients, including exposure to how AI tools and platforms are shaping modern organic search.

Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 DOE | Hybrid | Full-time

WHY POLARIS?

• Hybrid working
• Clear progression within the SEO team
• Fast-growing specialist SEO consultancy
• Collaborative and supportive working environment

Responsibilities

• SEO Delivery
  • Supporting on-page, technical and content SEO activity across multiple client accounts
  • Conducting keyword research and mapping to support content and optimisation work
  • Implementing on-page SEO improvements, including meta data, headings and internal linking
  • Assisting with technical audits and supporting implementation of recommendations
  • Monitoring site health, indexation and organic performance
• Analysis & Reporting
  • Tracking keyword rankings, traffic and performance trends
  • Using tools including Google Search Console, GA4, Ahrefs and Screaming Frog
  • Supporting monthly reporting and client updates
  • Conducting competitor and SERP analysis, including emerging AI-driven SERP features
• Content & Optimisation
  • Supporting SEO-led content briefs and optimisation recommendations
  • Working with content teams to ensure SEO best practice is applied
  • Supporting content optimisation for traditional search and AI-influenced discovery surfaces
  • Updating and optimising existing content to improve organic performance
• Learning & Development
  • Keeping up to date with SEO best practices, algorithm changes and AI-related search developments
  • Using AI tools to support research, analysis and content workflows under senior guidance
  • Developing technical and analytical skills through hands-on delivery
  • Progressively taking ownership of tasks and workstreams

What we’re looking for

• 13 years agency experience in an SEO role
• Strong understanding of on-page SEO fundamentals
• Experience using SEO tools such as Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, Google Search Console and GA4
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple tasks

Desirable (but not essential):

• Exposure to technical SEO concepts including crawlability and indexation
• Experience supporting SEO content strategies
• Familiarity with AI tools used within SEO and content workflows

Benefits & What we are offering

• £32,000 – £35,000, depending on experience
• Annual company trip
• 25 days holiday
• Birthday off
• Loyalty holidays (additional leave after 2+ years of service)
• Christmas and New Year staggered hours
• Monthly and quarterly company events
• Inclusion in annual profit share
• Flexible working arrangements (hybrid model)
• Company pension