Junior SEO Executive (Technical)

Junior SEO Executive (Technical)

Salary Band: £26,000 - £28,000

Location: Harrogate (with the possibility of hybrid working)

Agent Z:

Agent Z is an exciting start-up digital marketing agency founded by owners with over 20 years' industry experience. We help brands get found wherever their customers search: Google and Bing, and more and more often in AI tools like ChatGPT and Google’s AI Overviews . With an ambitious and exciting vision, we are now looking for a SEO Executive to join our growing Technical team.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Want to start a career in SEO at an agency that will invest in you? This is an entry-level role, and no previous SEO experience is needed. We'll teach you, with a dedicated bi-weekly 1-1 training with our leadership team. What matters most is curiosity, attention to detail and a willingness to learn.

You'll sit within our technical team, working across a range of client accounts. Our focus is making sure our clients' brands are found wherever their buyers are searching, from Google to AI-generated answers.

You’ll likely enjoy this role if you:

• Wonder why Google (or ChatGPT) shows one site and not another.
• Spot small mistakes that other people miss, and like fixing them.
• Like solving problems through trial and error.
• Can explain something technical to someone who isn’t.
• Are comfortable working in a spreadsheet.
• Like being busy and having a few things on the go.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

You’ll work alongside our technical team across several client accounts, helping with:

• Carry out keyword research and competitor analysis
• Planning site structures for new and redesigned websites
• Fixing broken links, redirects and messy URL structures
• Carry out Page and Mobile Optimisations
• Spotting problems that stop clients appearing in AI-generated answers
• Technical site audits using tools like Screaming Frog and Semrush, and working out which issues actually matter
• Adding and improving content on client websites
• Support technical SEO activity, including Core Web Vitals and page speed
• Supporting on-site and off-site SEO plans, including link building
• Monitor performance, analyse results and identify improvements

Client & Time Management:

• Accurately record time against client work on a daily basis, ensuring time-tracking reflects actual effort and supports accurate client billing.
• Plan and prioritise workload across multiple concurrent client projects to hit deadlines without compromising quality.
• Provide honest, timely status updates on work in progress, working closely with other stakeholders within the business to resolve blockers collaboratively and optimise the experience and service for our clients.

What we are looking for:

• A genuine interest in SEO and in how search is changing.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in getting things right.
• Clear written and verbal communication, including explaining technical issues to non-technical people.
• Confidence with data, and the ability to turn it into practical action.
• Organised and self-motivated, able to juggle several tasks at once.
• A positive, proactive attitude and a willingness to learn.

What' s in it for you:

• A customised development plan, with bi-weekly 1-1 training with our leadership team.
• A real say in how we grow. We’re a small team, so good ideas get used quickly.
• 25 days holiday (increasing annually up to a max of 30 days)
• Hybrid working options.
• Located in the centre of Harrogate, 2 minutes from the bus and train station.
• A fitness room, showers and secure bike storage, a members’ lounge with free tea and coffee, and regular events across the building
• Support for a healthy work/life balance with flexibility offered where possible.
• A culture that sees you as an individual and is invested in supporting you to be your best.

Pay: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

• What is the highest level of education you hold?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• Harrogate HG1 1SP (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Harrogate HG1 1SP