Focus 5 Recruitment
Search Engine Optimization Specialist
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Search Engine Optimization Specialist
SEO Specialist Burnley - hybrid (4 daus office, 1 day at home) £32,500 - £37,500 - DOE + benefits
Focus 5 Recruitment is delighted to be working with a growing digital agency to recruit a talented and commercially minded SEO Specialist. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative team where performance, insight, and meaningful results sit at the heart of everything they do. This role is perfect for someone who genuinely cares about outcomes — not just activity. You'll enjoy understanding how performance fits together across search visibility, paid activity, landing pages, tracking, reporting, and the wider user journey.We're looking for someone with strong core SEO capability, supported by solid PPC experience, who wants to play a more influential role in how performance is shaped, delivered, and improved across a varied client portfolio. Key responsibilities for the SEO Specialist - Plan, manage, and continuously improve SEO activity across a range of client accounts Support the setup, optimisation, and ongoing management of PPC campaigns (Google Ads, Meta & LinkedIn) Carry out keyword research, search intent analysis, competitor reviews, and performance monitoring Identify and act on opportunities to improve traffic quality, lead quality, and conversion performance Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, design, development) to strengthen performance across the wider user journey Produce clear, commercially focused reporting and actionable recommendations for internal teams and clients
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Experience and skills we're looking for - Strong hands-on SEO experience, with good working knowledge of PPC 3-5+ years' experience in a digital marketing or performance-focused role Solid understanding of Google Ads, GA4, Search Console, Tag Manager, Looker Studio, and SEMrush Confident interpreting data and turning it into clear, practical actions Commercial mindset with a genuine focus on outcomes over activity Comfortable working across multiple client accounts and collaborating with internal teams
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This is a brilliant opportunity to join an agency that values clear thinking, collaboration, and performance that genuinely makes a difference. You'll have the chance to shape how search and paid activity is delivered, while developing your skills across the wider performance landscape. For immediate consideration and further details, please apply ASAP.
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