SEO Specialist

RM Staffing B.V.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is looking for an experienced SEO Specialist to optimize website content and improve search engine visibility. The ideal candidate should have 2–5 years of experience in SEO, proficiency with various SEO tools, and strong analytical skills. This role involves developing SEO strategies, optimizing on-page and off-page content, and collaborating with marketing teams to enhance performance. The position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with growth potential.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in SEO (agency or in-house).
• Strong understanding of search engine algorithms.
• Proficiency with SEO tools like Ahrefs, SEMrush, Moz.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage SEO strategies.
• Conduct competitive analysis to identify gaps.
• Optimize website content and meta tags.
• Manage link-building campaigns.
• Conduct regular technical audits.

Skills

SEO tools proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Google Analytics

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Screaming Frog

Job description

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We are seeking a skilled and data-driven SEO Specialist to join our marketing team. In this role, you will be responsible for optimizing 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.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive SEO strategies that align with business goals.

Conduct competitive analysis to identify gaps and opportunities in search.

Plan and execute keyword research and mapping to targeted landing pages.

2. On-Page Optimization

Optimize website content, meta tags, headers, internal linking, and images.

Collaborate with content teams to ensure SEO best practices are implemented in new and existing content.

Monitor site architecture and ensure crawlability and indexability.

3. Off-Page SEO

Develop and manage link-building campaigns, outreach, and partnerships.

Monitor backlink profile and identify disavow opportunities.

4. Technical SEO

Conduct regular technical audits and troubleshoot crawl errors, page speed issues, and mobile usability.

Work with developers to implement technical fixes including structured data, redirects, XML sitemaps, etc.

5. Analytics & Reporting

Use tools like Google Analytics, Search Console, Ahrefs/SEMrush, and Screaming Frog to monitor performance.

Track keyword rankings, CTR, bounce rates, and conversion from organic traffic.

Provide monthly SEO reports with insights and recommendations.

Must-Haves

2–5 years of experience in SEO (agency or in-house).

Strong understanding of search engine algorithms and ranking factors.

Proficiency with SEO tools (e.g., Ahrefs, SEMrush, Moz, Screaming Frog, Google Search Console, GA4).

Experience with CMS platforms like WordPress, Webflow, Shopify, or others.

Knowledge of HTML/CSS and technical SEO principles.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and project management skills.

Nice-to-Haves

Experience with international SEO or large-scale enterprise websites.

Familiarity with A/B testing tools and CRO practices.