Search Engine Optimisation Executive

Role Purpose

Jaywing are looking for bright, self-motivated individuals looking to progress their careers in Organic Search with a team of professionals. This exciting opportunity will enable a relatively new SEO the opportunity to work with some of the UK’s biggest brands in a forward-thinking, award-winning search agency.

The ideal candidate will have existing knowledge of on-page optimisation (technical & content optimisation) and be looking to further their career by gaining advanced and strategic knowledge through working closely with more experienced members of the team.

Jaywing is a people-first agency and the person we are looking for must have a passion for people, knowing how to adapt their approaches for different people and always approach every situation with empathy.

As a data-centric agency, a passion for data and the power of insight is key to the role, and this role is an amazing opportunity to join a business that is using data in creative ways to power our clients’ performance.

Key responsibilities

Supporting SEO Analysts and Managers in carrying out architecture, content, and technical site audits

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• Keyword research & targeting
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• Carrying out work in line with client SEO strategies. This will include on-site and earned media actions, with the aid of more senior team members
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• Review and adjusting client tactics based on performance
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• Clear reporting of results and measurable KPI’s in place for every client
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• Continually developing your understanding of the search landscape and adjusting activity to improve client performance
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• Work with a team, both in person and remotely, to achieve results
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Skills required:

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• Existing SEO knowledge and experience, 1 year+ and can include experience gained via your education
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• Initiative, motivation and drive to succeed
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• Ability to work under own direction and as part of a team
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• Time management skills and close adherence to deadlines
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• Effective communication, presentation and writing ability
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• Data literacy & the ability to analyse data to inform strategies and interpret results, including AI-assisted analysis
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• Some knowledge of beginner level SEO, areas including:
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• On-page technical SEO
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• Keyword research skills
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• Content optimisation skills
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• Awareness and some ability with Google Analytics and Search Console
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• Understanding of emerging AI platforms such as LLMs
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Skills desired:

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• Relevant experience in the industry in either a marketing agency, or in-house, or via your education
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• Awareness and experience of core insight tools such as ScreamingFrog, SEM Rush, Ahrefs etc.
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• Basic / some knowledge of Python, HTML, CSS considered valuable
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• Social media / influencer / content marketing awareness
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• Experience and confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
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Benefits

We're committed to our people. You'll receive a competitive benefits package including:

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• 25 days of holiday (increasing by one day per year of service up to 30), plus bank holidays
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• Healthcare cash plan
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• A generous company pension scheme
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• Life assurance cover
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• A truly flexible, hybrid working model
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• Regular company-wide social events
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