SEO Specialist

Cottrell Moore Ltd; Feering; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital marketing agency in Feering is seeking an SEO Specialist to enhance client visibility and organic performance. The role involves executing SEO strategies, optimizing content, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have strong SEO experience and proficiency in tools like Google Analytics and SEMrush. Benefits include competitive leave policies, medical insurance, and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Annual Leave: 31 days

Progressive Annual Leave: increases by 1 day each year

Private Medical Insurance: optional after 1 year

Performance Bonus: discretionary profit-sharing

Employee of the Quarter rewards

Social Events organized by committee

Beer Fridge Fridays

Qualifications

• Experience in an agency preferred.
• Familiar with GEO-related SEO.
• Basic understanding of HTML/CSS.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement SEO strategies including keyword research.
• Monitor website performance and fix technical issues.
• Collaborate with teams on SEO trends and issues.

Skills

Experience in an SEO role

Strong knowledge of search engine algorithms

Confident communication

Skilled in using SEO tools

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Google Analytics

Search Console

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Moz

Screaming Frog

Job description

Job title: SEO Specialist

Location: Feering, Essex (3 days office , 2 at home)

Salary: Negotiable

Role Overview

We are looking for an SEO Specialist to help improve our clients website's search visibility, rankings, and overall organic performance. You will optimise content, fix technical issues, analyse data, and work with other teams to support our digital marketing goals.

Benefits

• Annual Leave: 31 days
• Progressive Annual Leave: Increases by 1 day each year after your first full year (up to 5 extra days).
• Birthday Leave: One additional day off on your birthday (post-probation).
• Social Events: Year-round events organised by our Social Committee.
• Private Medical Insurance: Optional after 1 year of service.
• Long Service Awards: Given every 5 years of continuous service.
• Employee of the Quarter: Rewards for top performers each quarter.
• Office Perks: Free tea, coffee, snacks, kitchen facilities, and breakout spaces.
• Beer Fridge Fridays: Weekly drinks to unwind and connect.
• Referral Program: Reward for successful candidate referrals.
• Pirkx Benefits: Access to health, wellness, and lifestyle perks from day one.
• Auto-Enrolment Pension: 3% employer contribution via Scottish Widows (after 3 months).
• Performance Bonus: Discretionary profit-sharing bonus (prorated if mid-year start).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement SEO strategies, including keyword research and on-page optimisation.
• Run regular website audits and work with developers to fix technical issues.
• Monitor indexing, crawl errors, site speed, and mobile performance.
• Support content teams by improving on-page content and suggesting new SEO-driven topics.
• Manage and strengthen the backlink profile through quality link-building opportunities.
• Track performance using tools like Google Analytics, Search Console, SEMrush, and Ahrefs, and provide actionable insights.
• Collaborate with marketing, content, and development teams while staying updated on SEO trends.

Requirements

• Experience in an SEO role with strong knowledge of search engine algorithms and ranking factors.
• Experience in an agency.
• Confident in communicating and able to offer solutions.
• Familiar with GEO.
• Skilled in using tools like Google Analytics, Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Moz, and Screaming Frog.
• Strong ability in keyword research, competitor analysis, and on-page/off-page/technical SEO.
• Basic understanding of HTML/CSS and experience with CMS platforms such as WordPress or Shopify.
• Strong analytical, communication, organisational skills, and attention to detail.
• Experience working with developers and a basic understanding of UX principles.
• Awareness of wider digital marketing channels and how they connect to SEO.