SEO & AI Search Specialist - London

Founded by Harry Sanders in 2015, StudioHawk is a specialised agency dedicated to search engine optimisation. Our SEO services are responsive, ethical, authentic and delivered by a genuinely passionate and diverse team of SEO specialists in London, Melbourne, Sydney and Atlanta.

The UK office was founded by Anthony Barone, based in Shoreditch, London. We have over 65 clients in multiple industries and multiple platforms, based in the UK, EU, and USA.

There's a reason why we have scooped awards at the UK Search Awards and Global Search Awards since opening up shop here in the UK -It's in our proven track record.

StudioHawk clients reach their SEO goals. We use white-hat SEO techniques to make sure sites succeed and aren't at risk from Google penalties. Over 400 campaigns and never a single penalisation or manual action due to our work.

There are no generalists here; we are just a damn good SEO & AI Search agency.

Mission

We lead our industry by striving to be the difference by educating, building and evolving passionate people.

We want StudioHawk's basics to be someone else's great.

We aim to deliver the best SEO, simply.

Our Values

Create WOW: We are passionate about SEO. Creating WOW in our SEO campaigns is what makes us exceptional.

We've Got Each Other's Backs: A strong culture of collaboration is crucial to our success.

Confident Yet Humble: We know our actions speak louder than words. Ego is the enemy.

Continuous Growth & Learning: We want StudioHawk's basics to be another agency's great.

Primary Purpose of the Position

The SEO Specialist is primarily responsible for managing a portfolio of client SEO campaigns, delivering strong technical, on-page, and content work, and contributing fresh thinking that helps our clients grow their organic visibility. You'll work closely with the SEO Team Leader and senior team members, with a clear path to progression as you develop your expertise.

You've got a minimum of three years delivering SEO inside a fast-moving environment and can walk into a client account with zero hand-holding.

SEO Campaign Management

• Manage and optimise SEO campaigns and sprints across a diverse client portfolio
• Identify opportunities and develop strategic, data-backed recommendations
• Monitor campaign performance and make proactive optimisation decisions
• Prepare performance reports with clear analysis and next steps
• Support the SEO Team Leader with ad hoc campaign requirements
• Contribute directly to live client campaigns from week one, executing technical, on-page, and content work under the SEO Team Leader's direction.

Technical SEO & Analysis

• Conduct comprehensive technical SEO audits and prioritise findings
• Perform detailed keyword research to identify high-value opportunities
• Execute off-site strategies and conduct link profile analysis
• Keep up to date with algorithm changes and search engine developments
• Leverage AI tools to improve the quality and efficiency of your analysis and execution of SEO tasks
• Develop SEO-focused content strategies for clients
• Conduct content audits and provide content ideation and brief support
• Contribute fresh perspectives on how clients can differentiate in search
• Create monthly reporting and comprehensive data analysis
• Trial and test new SEO-related opportunities and share learnings with the team

Client & Team Support

• Work collaboratively with senior team members and account managers
• Provide exceptional client service aligned with StudioHawk values
• Contribute to team knowledge sharing and bring new ideas to the table
• Support the delivery of white hat SEO techniques that protect campaign integrity

Commitment to StudioHawk Culture

• Attend team meetings and trainings and StudioHawk events
• Contribute to the implementation of StudioHawk's strategic plan
• Participate in the processes and practices that uphold the StudioHawk culture
• Stay current with SEO trends, algorithm updates, and AI developments
• Attend in-house training, external webinars, and courses where available
• Share learnings and contribute to the team's collective knowledge

Performance Measurements

An annual work plan will be developed in line with the Position Description and StudioHawk's Annual Business Plan to measure performance.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on SEO experience required.
• Agency background required: you need to have delivered SEO across multiple client accounts under sprint/reporting cadence, not just in-house on a single site.

Perks Of Joining The Hawk’s Nest

• 22 days of leave + 8 bank holidays
• Birthday day off
• Fortnightly pay
• Flexible working (Monday and Friday at home)
• 2 x Work from Anywhere weeks (subject to probation)
• End of Year/New Year - Work from Anywhere (Approx. Mid December to Mid January)
• Apple Laptop
• Company Events (Dreamland, Brighton SEO, Search n Stuff etc)
• Company Pension
• Prize Wheel Spins for Birthdays and Anniversaries
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Leave policies such as Sick, Grievance, Bereavement, Maternity/Paternity
• Training - Either paid for training or access to industry events - (subject to probation/performance) & lots more!