SEO Specialist

Gateshead, UK (Hybrid)

£30K/yr – £35K/yrMid LevelPermanent

Posted 8 days ago

Job Summary

Own and drive SEO performance across technical, on-page and content, from keyword research and site audits to landing-page optimization and lead attribution, delivering measurable organic traffic and conversions.

  • Own and drive SEO strategy and execution
  • Monitor performance and report results
  • Collaborate with developers and content teams to implement improvements

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Implement SEO improvements to increase qualified organic traffic and lead generation.
  • Conduct keyword research and identify commercial search opportunities across services, sectors and UK locations.
  • Carry out technical SEO audits, identify issues and work with developers to resolve them.
  • Optimise website structure, service pages, landing pages, metadata and internal linking.
  • Write, edit and optimise SEO content based on search intent and business priorities.
  • Create and optimise new service, sector and location-specific landing pages.
  • Monitor website performance using Google Search Console, GA4 and SEO tools.
  • Analyse organic leads, conversion rates, traffic and keyword rankings.
  • Identify reasons for traffic or ranking declines and implement improvements.
  • Improve existing content to increase relevance, search visibility and conversion rates.

Requirements

  • Proven hands-on SEO experience with clear examples of your contribution and measurable results.
  • Practical experience generating organic traffic and leads through SEO.
  • Strong understanding of technical SEO, on-page optimisation, keyword research and internal linking.
  • Hands-on proficiency in Google Search Console, GA4 and SEO tools such as Ahrefs, Semrush or Screaming Frog.
  • Practical experience with WordPress.
  • Good understanding of commercial search intent and conversion-focused content.
  • Strong writing, editing and analytical skills.
  • Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and take responsibility for the results of your work.

Benefits

  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • On-site parking
  • Free parking
  • 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
  • One day per week working from home after successfully completing probation
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Affordable Waste Management Ltd

Welcome to Affordable Waste Management, one of the fastest growing companies within the waste sector. At Affordable Waste Management, we understand that cost savings are essential for your business, as well as receiving exceptional customer service. Our proven track record, and thousands of returning customers are a testament to our commitment to provide exceptional customer service at affordable prices. We handle all aspects of waste management, with our reliable network of UK wide suppliers. We'll even supply you with a free bin, and your legal documentation to ensure your business is fully compliant. We take the worry out of waste disposal to allow you to focus on your core business needs.

Founded in 2021
21 employees (1 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

£30K/yr – £35K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

The middle of this range (£33K) is 11% below the median base salary for SEO Specialist roles in the United Kingdom (£37K).

SEO Specialist median pay in the United Kingdom

£40K/yr

Most pay falls between £35K and £59K. Based on 42 salaries.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1 (5% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
6.8K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$4.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
33.2%
Direct
26.1%
Referral
9.1%
Social
6.9%
Paid
12.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~22
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SEO Specialist

Affordable Waste Management Ltd · Gateshead, UK · Hybrid