SEO Specialist

Manchester London hybrid

This position sits in ourCreative & Media craft. We combine data technology creative content and paid media to crack brands business problems & drive revenue through innovative digital marketing solutions. We plan create and execute a variety of world class campaigns from culture lead social first content to award-winning integrated creative campaigns that have been built from data lead strategies and insights. Our clients include Just Eat Takeaway Victorias Secret TikTok The White Company Meta Pepsico EasyJet and many more.

JOB PURPOSE

Here at DEPT we are proud of the award winning creative campaigns and content that we produce for a range of exciting and well known brands and we believe that our Media Team is pivotal in the success of those campaigns. Our Media Team is made up of both paid and organic media specialists and we are looking for a new SEO Specialist to join the team to service an exciting new client.

As an SEO Specialist you are a true expert when it comes to getting that #1 organic position in Google. You will work with the SEO Lead on projects from start to finish. Based on data and with the help of multiple tools you will help create analyse and implement long-term SEO strategies to ensure our clients are being serviced as effectively as possible.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to SEO projects from planning through delivery collaborating with clients and internal teams
• Assist in developing long-term SEO strategies to support client growth
• Conduct technical content and authority analyses with guidance from senior team members
• Help set up implementation plans and workflows for clients and internal projects
• Respond to internal and external briefs with clear actionable input
• Support reporting on SEO activity (weekly monthly quarterly)
• Deliver work to a high standard and meet agreed deadlines
• Share ideas and contribute to the teams creative process
• Present work and updates internally and when needed externally
  
  

SKILLS AND PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

• Hands-on experience with SEO ideally from an agency or through personal web projects
• Experience using SEO tools such as Ahrefs Screaming Frog Moz or Semrush
• Strong understanding of SEO basics with interest in broader digital marketing (including paid media)
• Comfortable working with Excel/Google Sheets Word/Docs and PowerPoint/Slides
• Analytical detail-oriented and eager to learn while also being proactive and communicative
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage time effectively
• Confident in preparing and delivering presentations
• Flexible and able to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
  
  

WE OFFER

• A flexible hybrid working policy
• The choice of medical healthcare providers (Bupa or Medicash)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off each year
• Company pension scheme
• EAP scheme
• Ride to work scheme
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Buddy Program: You will be paired with a Buddy to help you through your first weeks at DEPT.
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT has been a Certified B Corp since 2021 and named Agency of the Year at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small local or global at DEPT youll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training development and certifications.
• Global annualDEPT Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.

WHO ARE WE

We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean We are always looking forward thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. Thats why we hire curious self-driven talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning that with people across 30 countries were big enough to provide you with the best tools global opportunities and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you your growth your team and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems no matter where you are in the world.

DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION

At DEPT we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit develop nurture and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications Apply and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity equity and inclusion Check out our effortshere.