Junior SEOGEO Consultant

DEPT is a Growth Invention company built to help the worlds most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing our 4000 specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media Experience Commerce CRM and Technology & Data. Were 5050 tech and marketing partner-led and first to move. Clients include Google Lufthansa Meta eBay and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.

JOB PURPOSE

This position sits in our Creative & Media team based in London. 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.

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 Junior SEO/GEO Specialist to join the team to service an exciting new client.

Joining this team means that you will become part of our growing UK & Ireland team and our wider EMEA SEO team which spans a number of offices across Europe. Our EMEA SEO team which consists of 40 specialists empowers clients to develop and grow their online businesses through organic search in all its shapes and forms. You will go beyond simply executing SEO tasks; together with more experienced consultants you will function as a strategic advisor to our clients by understanding their needs and proposing hands-on solutions.

This role requires a strong foundation and interest in SEO (and GEO) along with solid execution skills and a results-oriented approach. The ideal candidate effectively applies existing knowledge to support the team in solving practical less-defined tasks and must be capable of providing clear input to both colleagues and clients. A strong focus on continuous learning and expanding expertise is essential. The candidate is expected to deliver operational work of excellent quality. Furthermore the ability to communicate clearly and proactively is a core requirement.

As an SEO/GEO Specialist you are a true expert when it comes to improving the organic visibility of brands online and have an interest in optimising content for AI models (LLMs). You will work with the SEO/GEO 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.

WHAT YOULL BE DOING

• Contribute to SEO/GEO projects from planning through delivery collaborating with clients and internal teams
• Assist in developing long-term SEO (and GEO) 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 (and GEO) 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

WHAT YOU BRING

• At least 2 years of 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)
• Experience using AI search tools such as Profound Scrunch or similar to measure AI visibility
• Basic understanding of social media platforms social search (TikTok and Instagram SEO) or experience optimising social content for organic discovery.
• Comfortable working in an international environment and are motivated to build expertise in SEO GEO and beyond
• Comfortable working with Excel/Google Sheets Word/Google Docs PowerPoint/ Google Slides and Google Looker Studio or equivalent
• 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 annual DEPT Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.

WHY DEPT

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the worlds most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing we create what is next by pioneering ideas acting fast and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

We are drawn to people who stay curious move with intent and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together relentlessly curious and get sh*t done. It is how we work how we grow and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT you will find the freedom to explore the space to collaborate and the trust to make a real impact for our clients for each other and for the world we are helping to build.

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 efforts here.