SEO Specialist Manchester

Paramount Digital Ltd is a small digital marketing agency based in Rainford/St Helens with a Liverpool office, and public records place it in the 11–50 employee range. (linkedin.com)

Recent reviews are broadly positive: Glassdoor UK shows about 4.5/5 from six reviews and Birdeye Google reviews average around 4.8/5 from roughly 61 reviews, though the Glassdoor sample is small, so representativeness is limited. (glassdoor.co.uk)

Key strengths cited include an honest, transparent, client-focused culture and clear opportunities for employee growth across diverse client work. (paramountdigital.co.uk)

Financial health appears modest but stable for a micro firm—active status with turnover under £1m and cash in the bank around £179k; CSR/public-facing sustainability data are not prominently published beyond a focus on transparency and employee development. (companiesintheuk.co.uk)

What will I be doing as an SEO Specialist at Paramount Digital Ltd?

• Support in-depth technical audits and implement audit recommendations, either directly or with assistance from Technical SEOs, other SEO Specialists, and Developers.
• Work on varied campaign types, including lead generation and ecommerce, to drive client results.
• Prepare and contribute to client performance reports, highlighting progress, risks, and opportunities.
• Assist in improving and maintaining the SEO capabilities of client websites, taking a hands-on approach to audits, optimizations, and monitoring.
• Collaborate within the SEO team and with Project Leads to ensure tasks are delivered on time and in line with the project strategy.
• Support pre-deal analysis and client onboarding, helping to set expectations and scope.
• Maintain quality standards across all project work and actively learn new SEO tools and processes.
• Aim for progression to a Senior SEO Specialist role within about one year.

What skills and experience are required?

• Experience: Basic knowledge and hands-on SEO experience.
• On-page SEO: Familiarity with title tags, meta descriptions, internal linking, schema markup, and other on-page optimization basics.
• Off-page SEO: Understanding of backlink profiling and related practices.
• Problem-solving: Ability to analyze issues, propose practical fixes, and implement improvements.
• Learning mindset: Openness to ongoing training, new tools, and evolving SEO strategies.
• Teamwork and communication: Comfortable collaborating with colleagues across roles and documenting work clearly (e.g., on Monday boards and tracking tools).

How is performance measured for this role?

• Completion of tasks in line with the project strategy and adherence to task due dates.
• Accuracy and quality of work, with proactive monitoring of results.
• Thorough and up-to-date record keeping (e.g., project boards, annotations, tracking tools).
• Willingness to learn, adapt to changes, and ask for clarity when needed.
• Demonstrated contribution to client goals, including improvements in rankings, organic traffic, and conversions.

What does the career path look like?

• The role is designed with a clear progression path toward a Senior SEO Specialist position within about one year, assuming demonstrated capability and consistency.
• You’ll have opportunities to work closely with an SEO Strategist and Technical SEOs, gaining exposure to advanced SEO techniques and broader campaign management.
• Ongoing training opportunities and independent research are encouraged to expand your skill set and stay current with industry best practices.

What is the application and interview process?

• Likely steps include a resume screen, a technical or case study exercise, and interviews with the Head of SEO and a Project Lead.
• You may be asked to discuss past SEO work, outline how you would approach audits or optimizations, and demonstrate problem-solving and collaboration skills.
• Timeline details and specific assessment formats will be provided during the recruiting process.

Where is the role located and what about work arrangements?

• Location: Manchester, United Kingdom.
• The posting emphasizes collaboration within a team and cross-department work. Details on in-office, hybrid, or remote arrangements will be outlined during the interview process and in the offer.