SEO Specialist / Snr SEO Executive

Blue Array Ltd.; Reading; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote role with travel

Birthday off

Charity days

Flexible working

Private medical insurance

Gym membership

Cycle to work

Overseas work up to 1 month/year

Blue Array Academy access

Job summary

Blue Array, the UK’s leading specialist SEO agency, is seeking an SEO Specialist to manage client relationships and deliver data-driven SEO strategies. You will work across audits, keyword research, backlink analysis and reporting, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive visibility.

The role emphasizes client-facing skills, adaptability across brands, and ongoing learning in a fast-paced agency environment. Remote role with occasional travel to Reading HQ and client sites.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing client relationships in an agency or similar environment.
• Ability to present ideas clearly to clients and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven mindset.
• Excellent planning, organisation and communication abilities.
• Hands-on experience with SEO tools to support recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for a portfolio of small client accounts and monitor organic search performance.
• Build strong client relationships through effective communication, meetings, and strategy discussions.
• Conduct SEO audits, keyword research, backlink analysis and deliver actionable recommendations.
• Monitor client websites and performance metrics; report findings to line manager and clients.
• Develop and present tailored SEO strategies and contribute to long-term roadmaps.
• Collaborate with marketing, content, development and social media teams for integrated SEO delivery.
• Maintain proficiency with essential SEO tools to support recommendations and drive results.
• Stay up to date on SEO developments and share insights through blogs and team sessions.

Skills

Client management

Client presentations

Analytics

Communication

Planning

SEO audits

Tools

Screaming Frog

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Majestic

Job description

At Blue Array, we are passionate about driving results through effective digital marketing strategies. As a leader in organic search via SEO, GEO, and Digital PR, we deliver innovative solutions that empower our clients to achieve real impact. We are now seeking a talented and experienced SEO Specialist to join our dynamic team.

About the Role

You will have an excellent opportunity to enhance your client-facing and relationship management skills while contributing to a variety of projects. You’ll work directly with some of our smaller accounts, building meaningful client connections and gaining hands‑on industry experience, while also supporting our SEO Managers and SEO Director in delivering successful strategies for our broader client portfolio.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced environment, is adaptable across brands and industries and balances technical expertise with creative thinking. You’ll engage in diverse facets of SEO, from audits and keyword research to backlink analysis and reporting, while contributing to the continuous improvement of our clients’ online visibility.

Please note: We can only consider applicants who have the right to work in the UK and are currently based in the UK, as we cannot offer sponsorship at this time.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for a designated portfolio of small client accounts, ensuring accountability for their organic search performance and adherence to revenue targets.
• Build strong client relationships through effective communication, meeting agendas, calls, and strategy discussions.
• Conduct comprehensive SEO audits, in-depth keyword research, backlink analysis and deliver actionable recommendations.
• Monitor client websites and performance metrics, reporting findings and insights to the line manager and clients.
• Develop and present tailored SEO strategies and contribute to the formulation of long‑term SEO roadmaps.
• Collaborate closely with marketing, content, development and social media teams to ensure integrated delivery of SEO objectives.
• Maintain proficiency with essential SEO tools (e.g., SEMrush, Ahrefs, Majestic, Screaming Frog) to support recommendations and drive results.
• Stay up to date on SEO developments, trends, and best practices, sharing insights internally and externally through blogs and team sessions.

Why You?

We’re looking for ambitious individuals with experience in client management and a passion for SEO. This role is ideal for someone eager to develop as a specialist while gaining exposure to diverse clients and industries.

Essential

• Proven experience in client management and relationship building.
• Experience in an agency environment or managing multiple clients simultaneously.
• Confident in presenting ideas to clients and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent planning, organisation, and communication skills.
• Hands‑on experience with SEO tools (Screaming Frog, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Majestic).
• Understanding of traffic and conversion measurement, interpreting data to derive actionable insights.
• Self‑motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn.

Desirable

• Previous agency experience in SEO, digital marketing, or PR.
• Experience in account growth or upselling services.
• Knowledge of content strategy, link‑building, and technical audits.
• Awareness of wider digital channels (PPC, social, CRO).

Who we are

Blue Array is the UK’s most popular and largest specialist SEO agency.

We pride ourselves on doing things differently for others in our industry by providing open, honest and actionable SEO consultancy to our clients. Regular communication and insights are a core part of our service; our exceptional levels of client satisfaction are the primary reason we continue to grow at such a fast pace.

We work with some of the world’s most exciting brands such as RAC, Cannaray, WatchFinder, Penfold, Pepper Money, Help for Heroes and many more.

We’re incredibly proud to have been awarded the best large SEO agency at the 2022 UK Search Awards and have been listed on Campaign Magazine’s UK Top 100 Best Places to Work 2023

We believe in People, Planet and Profit, in that order.

What are the benefits of working with us?

• A competitive salary, bonus and pension
• Holiday allowance of 25 days per year.
• Remote role with regular travel to our Reading HQ and client locations.
• Your birthday off annually
• 3 charity days annually
• Flexible working
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Employee assistance programme available immediately
• Private medical insurance (following probation)
• Free gym membership (following probation)
• Cycle to work scheme (following probation)
• The option to work overseas up to a month per year
• A multitude of socials, inc our Summer Party
• Plenty of internal training, including access to the Blue Array Academy

Be you, with us!

At Blue Array, we are all different. And that’s what makes us great! We hire talented people with different and diverse backgrounds, stories, and perspectives not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger.

We are actively working and committed to increasing diversity in our teams and management positions. It’s our ambition to create an inclusive environment where we can all be ourselves together.

Application Process

Our recruitment process is designed to help us get to know you and for you to get to know us:

• First stage interview - a short call with our people team to learn more about you and your experience while providing details about the role.
• Second stage interview - An in-person interview at our Blue Array HQ in Reading, involving a more in-depth interview and presentation task.
• Final stage interview - A short call with our CEO & Founder, Simon

What’s next?

If this sounds like you, then you’re on your way to joining a forward‑thinking industry leader and a team of like‑minded, exceptionally talented people.

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