SEO Strategist

Zealous Agency; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent package

Development opportunities

Job summary

A dynamic marketing agency in Leeds is seeking an experienced SEO Strategist to lead impactful search strategies across diverse clients. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in SEO, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with various teams. This hybrid role allows for teamwork in the office while offering flexibility. Join us for excellent development opportunities and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading SEO strategies with measurable impact within an agency setting.
• Strong analytical mindset, able to translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Comfortable navigating both established SEO principles and new search environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement effective SEO strategies across various areas.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure cohesive, audience-focused campaigns.
• Monitor performance against KPIs, analyse results and adapt tactics.
• Stay up to date with algorithm updates and emerging tools.

Skills

SEO strategies

Analytical mindset

Data analysis

Collaboration

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

This role is for an experienced SEO Strategist to shape and deliver search strategies that drive measurable growth across diverse clients and industries. The candidate should have a strong grasp of SEO fundamentals and emerging trends, and be able to lead campaigns end-to-end while collaborating with creative, technical, and content teams.

What you’ll do

• Design and implement effective SEO strategies across technical, content, on-site and off-site areas.
• Work closely with internal teams (content, PR, UX, creative, data) to ensure cohesive, audience-focused campaigns.
• Monitor performance against KPIs, analyse results and adapt tactics where needed.
• Apply forward-looking SEO techniques, including optimisation for generative search, AI-driven results, and multi-platform visibility (Google, Bing, TikTok, YouTube, Reddit, Amazon, Pinterest, and voice search).
• Use insights from query behaviour and audience journeys to build content clusters and capture multiple search intents.
• Share expertise with colleagues, support SEO executives and contribute to knowledge-sharing across departments.
• Stay up to date with algorithm updates, platform developments and emerging tools, bringing innovation to client campaigns.

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience leading SEO strategies with measurable impact within an agency setting.
• Strong analytical mindset, able to translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Comfortable navigating both established SEO principles and new search environments (AI, GEO, platform-specific content).
• Collaborative approach, able to guide, support and inspire team members.
• Proactive, curious and adaptable – always looking for smarter ways to achieve visibility and results.

This agency offers an excellent platform for development and progression, along with an excellent package and perks.

Please note, this role is a hybrid role, working from the Leeds office 2-3 days a week. Apply today to hear more!

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing

Industries

• Marketing Services

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