Senior Link-Building Outreach Specialist

UK (Remote)

£33K/yr – £40K/yrSenior Level1+ years expPermanent

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own outreach campaigns from research to placements, tracking performance and optimizing for impact; mentor the team; ensure client accounts hit objectives and budgets.

  • Outreach operations: research, campaign design, and securing placements across outlets within budget.
  • Team & client ownership: guide direct reports, manage accounts with Account Managers, and provide transparent updates.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Become an Outreach Guru: conduct in-depth research to discover relevant publications and websites aligned with client needs; develop strategic outreach campaigns to secure placements across a variety of media outlets and locations; utilise negotiation skills to secure placements within budget parameters; continuously monitor and analyse campaign performance, optimising strategies for maximum success; develop targeted content designed to strengthen link quality and relevance for clients.
  • Lead and Empower Your Teammates: provide ongoing guidance and support to direct reports, helping them achieve weekly and monthly goals; foster a collaborative environment with regular one-on-ones and SMART development plans; participate in performance reviews and provide constructive feedback; keep Outreach Manager informed of progress and roadblocks.
  • Be an Account Lead & Client Champion: take ownership of assigned client accounts, ensure outreach and content objectives are met within timeframes; partner with Account Managers to understand client requirements and secure approvals before campaign launch; provide transparent updates throughout the month; analyse link metrics and ensure placements meet client needs; monitor third-party budgets and address overspending risks; participate in team and client meetings and contribute to outreach and content strategies; contribute to planning sessions for allocated clients and to agency marketing and growth activities.

Requirements

  • At least 1–2 years’ experience within SEO or digital marketing, particularly in outreach link-building
  • Line management experience
  • A knack for crafting compelling and persuasive written communication
  • Proficiency in using outreach tools (e.g. BuzzStream)
  • Strong research, negotiation, and networking abilities
  • A data-driven mindset with the ability to establish and track measurable goals
  • Outstanding attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills
  • Familiarity with AI tools for content creation and outreach optimisation (a plus!)

Preferred

  • Experience in digital PR campaigns
  • Experience in SEO or content optimisation
  • Previous agency experience or ability to present and communicate to relevant stakeholders
  • Understanding of digital marketing tools: Ahrefs, SEMrush and Google Search Console
  • Familiarity with AI tools for content creation and outreach optimisation (a plus!)

Benefits

  • Weekly all-agency meetings to keep you in the loop
  • Company-wide quarterly business reviews
  • A clear pay framework and role progression through our skills matrix
  • Yearly appraisals and weekly 1-2-1s
  • Profit-related bonuses paid twice a year, split equally across the team
  • Access to Mental Health first aiders
  • 6 paid-for counselling sessions per year
  • Annual health checks and flu jabs
  • Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
  • Work abroad policy
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Receptional LTD

We're a digital acquisition agency for iGaming operators — technically.In reality, we're in the blood-pressure-reduction business for iGaming Marketers.iGaming is one of the most competitive, regulated, high-stakes marketing environments on earth.The compliance calls that kill campaigns. The Friday night panic before a big weekend. The markets where one wrong move costs you.That pressure lands on a very small number of people but it's exactly what we were built for.We've driven 15 million FTDs and £1 billion GGR across 35+ markets. Our people, our tools, our entire focus is iGaming. Nothing else. So when we say we've seen this before, we mean it — and we know what's coming next.That's Receptional.Growth without the Gamble

Founded in 1999
England, GBR
221 employees (28 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
38.3%
Direct
43.7%
Referral
10.7%
Social
5.1%
Paid
1.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~221

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
24 (11% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Funding

Total Funding
$21K
Last Raise
$21K
Seed, 26 years ago

Funding History

  • Dec 1999
    Seed • $21K