Technical SEO Executive

Havas Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing agency in Leeds is looking for a Technical SEO Executive. This role involves delivering core Technical SEO deliverables such as crawl audits and keyword research. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and a proactive attitude, with opportunities for training in SEO concepts. The successful applicant will work closely with the Technical SEO Manager and contribute to diverse projects across a client portfolio.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of SEO is desirable but not essential.
• Comfortable with large data sets and complex problems.
• Interest in web analytics and ability to use data.

Responsibilities

• Manage and analyze crawl & log files from various tools.
• Deliver accurate and comprehensive SEO audits.
• Ensure recommendations are based on solid data analysis.

Skills

Numerical and analytical skills

Communication skills

Time-management skills

Problem-solving mindset

Collaboration skills

Tools

Excel

Google Search Console

Ahrefs

SEMRush

Screaming Frog

Job description

Agency

Search Laboratory

Position

Technical SEO Executive

Contract Type

Permanent

Job Summary

We’re looking for a smart and motivated individual to take on the role of Technical SEO Executive within a scaled SEO team that spans both Leeds and London. The role involves delivering core Technical SEO deliverables, including crawl audits, addressing indexation and accessibility issues, and keyword research across a diverse agency client portfolio.

Company Overview

We are Havas Market, part of the Havas Media Network. We believe in the fusion of commerce and performance to drive limitless performance. We break down barriers between commerce and performance to build cohesive multichannel purchase experiences that powerfully combine tech and human flair. Our expertise spans paid media, owned media, commerce, and earned media.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn to confidently and proficiently manage, investigate, and analyse crawl & log files from tools such as Screaming Frog, custom crawlers, and client extractions.
• Contribute to the delivery of accurate and comprehensive SEO audits, with clear view of the issues discovered and relevant recommendations to rectify.
• Gain basic understanding of HTML and CSS.
• Acquire working knowledge of core SEO tools, including Ahrefs, SEMRush, Screaming Frog, Lumar, GA4, Google Search Console, etc.
• Ensure recommendations are based on clear and robust data analysis using the provided tool suite.
• Develop a strong understanding of consumer search behaviour for clients and verticals.
• Strive to improve performance with reasoned, logical technical suggestions.
• Adhere to the strategic plan and roadmap of technical activity set by your manager for each of your assigned clients.
• Assist with reporting for your client set – whether this is BAU or for larger client meetings (QBRs).
• Present work and results to internal teams and clients when required.
• Join client calls as appropriate and contribute to regular reporting meetings once confident.
• Prepare presentation material for client calls and meetings as required by your line manager and/or client service team.
• Learn and apply agency best practices to ensure the work aligns to high standards.
• Over time, work with your line manager to contribute to roadmaps and strategic recommendations for clients.
• Raise issues to management or flag concerns internally when required.
• Deliver work within deadlines and SLAs set in client scopes and by your line manager.
• Utilise AI platforms to increase performance outputs.
• Proactively monitor industry developments to keep SEO knowledge up to date.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Previous knowledge or basic understanding of SEO desirable but not essential (training provided).
• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Comfortable with large data sets and complex problems; working knowledge of Excel.
• Interest in web analytics and ability to use data to back arguments.
• Strong communication – written and verbal, conveying work and results effectively.
• Strong time‑management skills and ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a solution‑focused mindset.
• Proactive, can‑do attitude.
• Good collaboration skills and willingness to work with others.

Reporting To

Technical SEO Manager

Office Location

Blokhaus, West Park Ring Road, Leeds, LS16 6QG, UK

Equal Opportunity

Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.