Junior SEO Executive (Technical)

Harrogate, North Yorkshire, UK (Hybrid)

£26K/yr – £28K/yrIntern/New GradPermanent

Posted 12 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and execute technical and on-page SEO initiatives for multiple clients, from keyword research and site audits to content optimization, link-building support, and performance analysis. You will plan workloads, monitor results, and provide status updates while collaborating to resolve blockers.

  • Drive keyword research, site structure planning, and content improvements across client sites.
  • Lead technical site audits, fixes, and measurement of issue impact to prioritise work.
  • Monitor performance, report progress, and allocate time across multiple projects to protect quality and deadlines.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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.

Preferred

  • 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.

Benefits

  • 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.

Salaries

Posted range

£26K/yr – £28K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

SEO median pay in the United Kingdom

£40K/yr

Most earn £34K to £48K. Based on 233 salaries, including bonus and equity.

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Zelst Limited · Harrogate, North Yorkshire, UK · Hybrid