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Location: Rainford, St Helens Salary: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year Role Overview At Paramount Digital, we have been delivering outstanding digital marketing services for over eight years. As our team expands, we are looking for a highly motivated Technical SEO Specialist to join the team. As a Technical SEO Specialist, you will be responsible for identifying, understanding, scheduling and fixing technical issues related to SEO, either directly or alongside SEO Specialists or SEO Developers, to deliver positive results for the client. Initially reporting to the Head of SEO, you will take a hands-on approach to project performance by auditing, fixing and enhancing the SEO capabilities of client websites. Depending on the project’s budget and unique requirements, you will either lead the overall strategy or work as part of a wider team. Therefore, strong client communication skills are a requirement, especially for explaining complex issues. Role Expectations Key Responsibilities • Conduct in depth technical audits, action audit points directly or with the assistance of SEO specialists, SEO Developers etc ., • Plan and oversee platform migrations, domain migrations and other complicated, high risk SEO projects, with detailed impact assessments., • Work on different campaign types including lead gen and e commerce., • Collaborate with other departments, including content, UX and PPC teams, ensuring alignment with broader campaigns., • Help to present strategies and performance reports to clients., • Mentor SEO specialists and assist in training initiatives., • Drive innovation by testing new tools, methodologies and automation., • Be highly proficient in all aspects of technical SEO and advanced optimisation techniques, including programmatic SEO., • Measure success through organic traffic growth, search rankings, ROI and client retention., • Support other roles by providing expertise and guidance., • Be responsible for client retention, relationship building and measurable results., • Assist in pre deal analysis, pitching new clients and on boarding., • Oversee quality standards across project work., • Bring industry experience and best practices into the team. Ongoing Objectives • You maintain strong collaborative relationships with your internal colleagues and actively support junior team members with SEO guidance., • Take ownership of Technical SEO tasks, ensuring they are delivered effectively and on time., • Demonstrates proficiency with SEO tools and processes, with a continuous drive to enhance quality and streamline workflows., • Proactively research and adopt emerging SEO strategies, applying relevant techniques to client campaigns and sharing insights with the wider team., • Contribute measurable results to client campaigns, including improved rankings, organic traffic growth, and increased conversions., • Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients through consistent delivery of high-quality work and clear, professional communication., • Continuously refine skills and knowledge through training opportunities and self directed learning to stay ahead in best SEO practices., • Collaborate effectively within the SEO team and across departments, supporting the delivery of integrated digital strategies. Success Metrics • Your success will be measured by:, • Organic traffic growth., • Improvements in search rankings., • Completing tasks within the hours allocated., • Client satisfaction and retention. Who We're Looking For: Were looking for a confident and highly skilled Technical SEO Specialist with a passion for driving performance through smart, scalable and technically sound strategies. You’ll bring deep expertise in technical SEO, from audits and advance optimisation to complex migrations and programmatic tactics, and apply it across a variety of campaigns, including lead generation and e-commerce. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on, capable of owning technical SEO delivery while collaborating across departments to ensure alignment within integrated digital campaigns. You’ll be comfortable presenting to clients, mentoring junior team members and contributing to pre-sale efforts, all while staying at the forefront of SEO innovation and quality standards. What You'll Bring: • Experience: 3+ years of hands-on Technical SEO experience, with demonstrated expertise in identifying problems and resolving them., • Technical Skills: Advanced knowledge of internal linking structure, schema markup, site and domain migrations, Core Web Vitals, backlink profiling, crawling and indexing., • Problem Solving Ability: A proactive mindset with the ability to troubleshoot issues and implement effective solutions., • Initiative: Capable of operating independently, identifying opportunities, and driving projects forward with minimal guidance., • Soft Skills: Strong communication skills and the ability to work at a high level in a fast-paced environment. Tools and proficiency: Working knowledge of: • Google Analytics 4 (GA4), • Google Tag Manager (GTM), • Google Search Console (GSC), • Bing Webmaster Tools, • IndexNow, • Screaming Frog, • Ahrefs, • Majestic, • KWFinder Soft Skills: • Strong attention to detail., • Eagerness to learn and grow within the SEO field., • Teamwork and collaboration skills., • Passion for digital marketing and a proactive attitude toward improvement. What We Offer: A full range of additional benefits, including: • 22 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing to 24 days after 5 years service), • Both in-house and externally led training opportunities (by some of the best names in the SEO industry), • Cross department training opportunities, • Customised development plan and clear career progression, • SEO conferences and events, • Pension scheme, • Free eye tests, • Mental well-being support, • Discounts with our partners, • Regular company events, • Weekly yoga wellness sessions, • And everything else you’d expect from a top digital agency!