SEO Manager

Reporting to: SEO Operations Director

Salary £30,000 – £45,000

THE COMPANY

Artemis is a fast-growing digital marketing agency based in West Sussex. Due to rapid client expansion and the introduction of new channel partners, we urgently need a new technical SEO superstar to join our fantastic team.

For 20 years, we have focused on ensuring our clients continuously increase the leads and revenue generated from their websites. We’re on a mission to meet and exceed client expectations by consistently delivering outstanding results, reflected in our industry-leading client retention rates.

We are very proud to have been recently awarded The Sunday Times Best Places to Work award for a small organisation.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Working alongside our SEO director and the SEO team, you will be responsible for conducting in-depth technical website audits, examining everything from site structure and page optimisation to link profiles and much more.

You will control ongoing and new SEO strategies for our varied mix of SEO clients with valuable thinking time to fully immerse yourself in our clients’ sites and user journeys.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Applicants must have an excellent understanding of the search landscape across different devices and search verticals, as well as universal search, traditional effective on-page optimisation, conversion rate optimisation, and e-commerce techniques.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting extensive SEO site audits, delivering meaningful insights, and explaining findings and strategies to clients
• Formulating, implementing and managing ethical SEO campaigns across our client portfolio
• Providing medium to long-term strategic SEO direction
• Providing detailed monthly SEO campaign task planning and management
• Monitoring and analysing site performance, ensuring the clients’ web traffic is delivered
• Create SEO and CRO campaigns that drive enquiries/sales of high quality and exceed performance targets
• Working with team members to develop and improve team performance

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Experience required:

• At least 3+ years of experience in a client-facing SEO role

Technical knowledge:

• Expert-level experience with common CMS including WordPress, Shopify, etc.
• Advanced working knowledge of Screaming Frog and all other relevant SEO analysis software tools
• An excellent understanding of technical SEO and fixing site issues according to best practices
• Analytical skills to derive insights from organic traffic, rankings, and conversion data from Google Analytics 4 and Google Search Console
• Expert knowledge of what makes for a good website user experience and conversion rate optimisation
• Proficiency with Google Tag Manager in implementing tracking and analytics
• Excellent understanding of keyword research, site content and strategic SEO planning
• Knowledge of HTML and CSS, JavaScript and other programming languages
• High customer service orientation with a stellar record of account management and client satisfaction
• Exceptional verbal, written and visual communication skills. Can compellingly present analysis findings and convince others to adopt best-practice advice and suggestions
• Excellent active listening skills, understanding client goals, objectives, and constraints before making recommendations, and empathy for client perspectives and needs
• Exceptional attention to detail with organisational skills to juggle multiple projects simultaneously
• Takes full ownership with a results-oriented mindset and drive to exceed campaign goals
• The ability to manage your time following the client, company and project timescales
• Commitment to continually expanding SEO knowledge base through the latest industry news, events, blogs and forums

Personal qualities:
•     Self-motivated and flexible
•     Problem solver
•     Show initiative
•     Team player with a good sense of humour
•     Able to work under pressure

COMPANY CULTURE

Working at Artemis is a commitment that works both ways. We recognise that we’re all human and will help you achieve a healthy work/life balance with flexible working practices. We treat each other with respect and compassion so everyone feels fully supported to be their best selves. We value all individual contributions and encourage our team members to be creative and innovative and strive for personal progression.

Company benefits

We are proud of our employee benefits package and offer the enhanced benefits below to our permanent employees:

• 28 days’ annual leave (inc. all bank holidays)
• Increased annual leave entitlement for long service*
• Additional time off between Christmas and New Year*
• Paid day off on your birthday
• Pension scheme*
• Private healthcare* including GP access 24/7
• Hybrid working as standard (we encourage all our staff to find their ideal mix of office-based and home-working)**
• Flexible working options to suit work/life balance*
• Remote working opportunities
• Team building days
• Office lunches
• Christmas parties and evening events
• Plentiful and free parking
• Annual budget for individual training/development
• Celebration of achievements
• Eye-care vouchers
• Death in service benefit*
• Wellness app

*conditions apply

This is a hybrid role. Driving licence and access to a car are essential due to the remote location of the office.

Induction requires being in the office at least 3 days per week for the first 6 months.
We will only accept applications from people who are living in the UK or have valid work permits to work in the UK.

Job types: Full-time, permanent
Pay: £30,000.00–£45,000.00 per year

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday

Work location: in person
Reference ID: SEO manager

To apply, please send your CV to recruitment@artemis.marketing