Senior SEO Executive Leicester

MET Marketing Recruitment is a small Leeds-based agency with a family-like culture, a reputation for genuine morality at the heart of the business, and a collaborative, development‑driven environment that includes wellness perks like massage and healthcare. (glassdoor.com)

Public financial health details are not widely disclosed, but the firm bills itself as growing year on year and operates from Leeds (Greek Street) with an Edinburgh location, with no Leicester base publicly listed. (metmarketing.co.uk)

Career development is a strength, supported by mentoring schemes (MET Mentoring) and ongoing training, while compensation is viewed positively by employees (Glassdoor ratings around 4.3 for compensation/benefits, plus salary reviews and perks). (digitalmarketingjobs.com)

CSR/sustainability are not prominently highlighted; the main public CSR-like activity appears to be the not-for-profit mentoring program, and the overall sentiment comes from a small sample (about 7 Glassdoor reviews updated Sept 2024), so the representation may be limited and not Leicester-specific. (digitalmarketingjobs.com)

What is the Senior SEO Executive role, and what will you do on a typical day?

The Senior SEO Executive role is focused on analytics, reporting, and technical SEO activities rather than content creation. You will:

• Build and maintain reporting dashboards and use GA4 and Google Tag Manager to track performance.
• Conduct keyword research, mapping, and on-page optimization guidance.
• Manage backlink outreach campaigns and guest posting to support link acquisition.
• Track SEO performance across multiple regions and identify opportunities in new global markets.
• Coordinate with copywriters and translators to ensure SEO requirements are integrated into campaigns.
• Support launches in new markets and collaborate with a growing marketing team.

This is not a content-writing role, but you will work closely with content teams to support SEO outcomes.

What are the essential qualifications and experience required?

• At least 2 years of commercial SEO experience.
• Strong proficiency in GA4 and Google Tag Manager.
• Experience conducting keyword research, keyword mapping, and on-page optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain reporting dashboards.
• Practical experience with backlink outreach and guest posting programs.
• Experience in agency settings or in a multi-site/brand/complex digital environment is ideal.
• English language proficiency at business level (or native).
• Ability to work remotely and collaborate across regions; UK-based is preferred.

Where and how will you work (location, remote setup, language)?

• This is a remote-based role.
• You must be based in the UK.
• English should be your first language or at a business-level proficiency.
• The role supports global markets, so you’ll engage with teams and campaigns across multiple regions.

What does the application process look like and what should I expect?

• Initial contact is often an informal chat with Ed Sutcliffe to discuss the role and fit.
• You’re encouraged to speak even if your CV isn’t fully up to date; they’ll outline the next steps after the conversation.
• MET Marketing Recruitment acts as the employer-recruitment intermediary for this role; confidentiality is maintained throughout.
• If you proceed, you can expect a structured interview process (and possibly a practical discussion of your prior analytics/outreach work). Specific timelines will be shared during the initial conversation.
• You can request a copy of MET Marketing Recruitment’s privacy policy at any time.

How is my data protected, and what about privacy?

• Your application and interest will be treated with the strictest confidence.
• A privacy policy is available on request or via MET Marketing Recruitment’s website.
• Your details may be kept on record to contact you about this or other suitable opportunities in the future, unless you request removal.
• Your data will not be passed to third parties without your consent, and you can request removal from the database at any point.