SEO Specialist

Posted 10 November 2025
Salary £28000 - £35000 per annum + benefits, hybrid working
LocationBelfast
Job type Permanent
Discipline Sales & Marketing
ReferenceCG8024206_1762775843

Job description

VANRATH are pleased to be partnering with a specialist digital agency that is continuing to experience strong growth across its SEO and Performance Marketing function. The team is now seeking a SEO Marketer with a focus on content strategy and Digital PR to support the development and execution of organic growth campaigns across a varied client portfolio.

This role offers genuine autonomy, structured progression and access to senior expertise - making it an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to shape their career, contribute ideas and take ownership of client outcomes.


The Role

The SEO Specialist will work closely with clients to develop content-led SEO strategies, deliver measurable improvements in visibility and rankings, and support Digital PR initiatives to strengthen authority and backlink profiles.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct keyword research to identify opportunities, search trends and content gaps

  • Perform competitor analysis to inform strategy and positioning

  • Develop and implement content-driven SEO strategies that support long-term growth

  • Optimise and refresh existing on-site content based on SEO insights and performance data

  • Support Digital PR and link acquisition activities

  • Build SEO roadmaps and project plans aligned to client objectives

  • Produce monthly performance reporting and communicate insights to stakeholders


About You

This role will suit someone who is confident in their SEO approach, collaborative, and comfortable engaging directly with clients.

Essential Criteria:

  • 2+ years SEO experience (agency experience preferred)

  • Strong working knowledge of GA4, Search Console, Looker Studio & SEO tools such as Ahrefs / Screaming Frog

  • Comfortable leading client conversations and presenting strategy and performance

  • Commercially aware with the ability to identify growth opportunities and upsell where relevant

  • Strong written communication skills with the ability to articulate insights clearly

You Will Be:

  • Proactive, self-sufficient and eager to take ownership

  • Someone who contributes ideas and challenges thinking constructively

  • Keen to develop professionally and shape how SEO is delivered within the agency

  • Collaborative and comfortable working cross-functionally


What's on Offer

  • Hybrid working (2 days office / 3 days WFH)

  • Choice of working hours (8am-4pm or 9am-5pm)

  • Unlimited professional development budget & direct access to senior SEO expertise

  • Attendance at industry conferences and events

  • 33 days annual leave + early finish every Friday during summer months

  • Quarterly team events and structured progression with annual salary reviews

Recent Feedback from our candidates:

''The team at VANRATH were extremely helpful in helping me find my new role. They kept me up to date on my application and provided excellent advice throughout the interview process. Overall the process could not have gone smoother or any quicker and I would definitely recommend reaching out to them if you are on the lookout for a new role.''

''I was contacted by VANRATH in regards to a job I had applied for. They were extremely helpful and gave me a number of positions to apply for. They had interviews set up in a number of hours and I secured a position within days. They kept we well informed throughout the process and has continued to touch base after I have started my new role. Couldn't recommend enough.''