Search Engine Optimization Specialist

MRS Digital is a multi award winning digital marketing agency. A rare find that a large agency exists outside of the big cities, and even better, no expensive commutes into London to work at an elite company. We obviously hire candidates with serious talent, but also those that bring a personality into the office.

Key Responsibilities for the SEO Specialist:

• To be responsible for managing a number of new and existing clients’ SEO retainers, putting performance goals at the forefront.
• Put together impactful, bespoke SEO strategies for a range of clients across a breadth of industries.
• Efficiently manage internal resources to deliver the SEO strategies put together to time.
• Manage SEO-specific client relationships through face-to-face meetings, conference calls, and presentations.
• Perform more critical SEO-specific optimisation tasks where required.
• Support our Outreach Executive with offsite SEO strategies, creative ideation and pitching.
• Report on clients’ SEO performance monthly, provide key actions and next steps for progression.
• Monitor and determine how to react upon algorithmic changes in the search engines.
• Report to and support the SEO Lead, updating them on the performance of their clients’ SEO and assisting with sign-off of SEO-centric tasks such as content and digital PR plans.
• Provide internal SEO training internally where required for other team members.
• Keep up to date with the latest search news and share with the team and clients where relevant.

Requirements for the SEO Specialist:

• Hold a strong understanding of all aspects of SEO (onsite, offsite and technical) and how to apply it strategically to achieve results.
• Be able to audit and analyse client websites to provide well-defined and detailed SEO actions.
• Understand how to put together impactful SEO and keyword strategies and how to perform optimal keyword research.
• Understand the importance of offsite SEO and be able to assist with ideation for pitches journalists will love.

Experience & Skill for the SEO Specialist:

• Minimum 3 years proven experience in SEO, ideally agency-side.
• Content writing, proofing and editing.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to effectively multi-task in a deadline-driven environment.
• A demonstrable understanding of the latest Search Engine Optimisation tactics.
• Confident with using Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Looker Studio and SEO tools such as ahrefs/Semrush.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and an ability to manage multiple projects at once.

We’re a mixed bunch, and we’re all great friends. At MRS, we thrive in an energetic atmosphere. Our office is currently split over two floors and is always buzzing with activity. However, if you need a quiet spot to work in, we have plenty of those too.

We feel strongly about employee development, so provide frequent support to understand your ambitions and goals, putting plans in place to get you to where you want to be.

A Few Perks Include:

• Highly Competitive Salary
• Career Growth & Development
• Health & Well-being Support
• Free Personal Health Check
• Mental Well-being Support
• Up to 50% off Gym
• Flexible Hours
• Fully Office-based, or Hybrid Roles Available
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Extra Birthday Holiday

THIS ROLE IS OFFICE BASED FOR A MINIMUM 3 DAYS PER WEEK.