Senior SEO Consultant

This position sits in our Growth Marketing service based in London or Manchester. We combine data, technology, creative content, and paid media to crack brands’ business problems & drive revenue through a variety of digital marketing solutions like ad campaigns, augmented reality, and chatbots.

JOB PURPOSE

As Senior SEO Consultant, you are a true expert when it comes to getting that #1 organic position in Google and beyond. You will be responsible for SEO projects from start to finish. Based on data and with the help of multiple tools you will create long-term SEO strategies, and you will be responsible for extensive technical analysis and creating SEO content strategies. Additionally, you will play a key role in developing and presenting SEO pitches to prospective clients, generating new business opportunities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work on SEO projects from start to finish, managing clients and internal teams
• Confidence to represent DEPT in client meetings, pitches for new business and thought leadership opportunities.
• Supporting the growth of the SEO division in the UK & Ireland, working closely with your EMEA colleagues
• Passionate about the future of SEO - with a hunger to get stuck into all things AI, LLM, GEO & Social Search
• Comfortable working with local and international teams sat remotely to you
• Create long-term SEO strategies which help our clients grow
• Carry out extensive technical analysis, content & authority analysis
• Set up implementation plans and workflows
• Thought leadership by promoting SEO internally at DEPT, but also at clients to create a support base
• Brief content teams
• Play a core role in the Global DEPT SEO community

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Extensive hands-on experience with SEO, preferably at a digital marketing agency
• Are experienced with using SEO tooling like Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, MOZ, Semrush etc
• Demonstrable knowledge and passion for the future of SEO, GEO & social search
• Are looking forward to sharing your knowledge with less experienced people in the team, and pushing the SEO proposition within DEPT
• Have an excellent command of English, both spoken and written
• Are analytical, technical, independent and have good communication skills

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
• 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 you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries.
• 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.

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. That’s 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, we’re 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. DEPT is committed to making a positive impact on the planet and since 2021 has been Climate Neutral and B Corporation certified.

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.