You will be in charge of the proactive creation and execution of successful organic search strategies for a variety of clients and sectors in your role as SEO Team Lead. In close collaboration with the company owner, you will create scalable procedures that will enable our SEO offering to grow and provide larger-scale, more effective client support.
We are looking for someone analytical and process-driven with a passion for identifying and implementing data-driven decisions.
Core Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement SEO processes.
- Conduct technical SEO audits and oversee implementation.
- Coordinate content creation and optimisation.
- Manage off-page SEO, including anchor planning and digital PR.
- Translate data into actionable SEO activities.
- Mentor and train SEO team members.
- Ensure best SEO practices in website and product development.
About You:
- A strong understanding of searcher intent and keyword cannibalisation
- Comprehensive knowledge of the search engine marketplace with a proven track record of success in SEO ranking; increased lead generation and overall sales performance
- Experience in working with the following SEO tools; AHREFS, SurferSEO, SEMRush, Screaming Frog & Google Search Console
- Experience in using CMS systems like WordPress and Shopify alongside a basic understanding of HTML
- Highly experienced and technically proficient in the use of Google Search Console
- In addition, you will be creative and innovative in your approach with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for the digital world.
- Experience in people management is preferred but not essential
Joining Straight Up Search
You will join our Northampton-based team during an exciting growth phase, contributing strategically to our success and enjoying ample opportunities for professional development. Our clients value our straightforward, result-driven SEO campaigns.
What’s in it for you?
Working with us
You will be joining us during an exciting period of growth as a key, strategic member of staff at a time where every opportunity for development and career growth is well and truly on the table. All of our clients are genuinely fantastic people with great respect for the work we do. As a company, we have a strong track record for delivering straightforward, no nonsense SEO campaigns that cut through all the noise and generate our clients fantastic results.
Our team operates Mon – Fri, 9am to 5pm. We are happy to be flexible to accommodate these hours within your timezone.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- 20 Days Paid Time Off
- Dedicated Learning & Development Time
- Flexible Working
How to apply?
Click Apply and send us a cover letter detailing your experience. Include any SEO projects you are proud to share, that you were a key contributor to, in the past. This will be treated confidentially.
Please include the words “Search Excellence” at the beginning of your application.
Bonus points if you want to send a quick hello via a Loom video and talk through your experience.
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