SEO Executive

Are you early in your digital career, with a solid grounding in SEO basics? We’re looking for an ambitious, enthusiastic and committed SEO Executive to join our fast-growing team from our Nottingham office. SALARY: £25,000+ DOE See our Impression's Benefits Booklet to find out more The Role: This is an excellent opportunity to make a name for yourself at an award-winning digital marketing agency while working with like-minded, experienced search engine specialists.

The SEO Executive role sits within the SEO department and supports strategists and specialists across our client portfolio, helping deliver SEO strategy to an exceptionally high standard. We take professional development very seriously. Not only will you have the opportunity to work alongside our friendly team of award-winning search marketers, but you'll also be provided with a tailored SEO training programme to ensure your applied skills are as good as they can be, whether that's in technical SEO, content creation or link acquisition.

Requirements

SEO Experience & Track Record : Demonstrable experience in an SEO-focused role, typically with a minimum of 12 to 24 months’ hands-on experience in digital marketing or agency environments Integrated Search Knowledge : Hands-on experience contributing to varied, end-to-end SEO strategies spanning content creation and optimisation, technical SEO auditing, and link building/backlink analysis Analytics & SEO Tooling : An applied understanding of Google Analytics and Google Search Console, alongside familiarity with core industry tools (such as Ahrefs, Sistrix or similar enterprise platforms) Content & Copywriting : Strong business copywriting and proofreading skills, with the ability to write engaging, high-quality on-page content tailored to client brand guidelines, tone of voice, and search intent Career Ambition & Passion : A genuine passion for organic search and digital marketing, with a proactive drive to build a long-term, progressive career within a fast-paced agency setting Candidate Profile: Organisation & Time Management : High standards of personal organisation and time management, with the ability to independently prioritise tasks, log time accurately, and deliver high-quality work across a diverse portfolio of client accounts Stakeholder & Client Communication : Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable presenting deliverables clearly to Impression's channel owners and engaging directly with client stakeholders over email, calls, and meetings where required Quality & Attention to Detail : Exceptional attention to detail with a strong personal standard for quality checking (QAing) work prior to submission, ensuring accuracy and commercial alignment Proactive & Resilient Nature : A self-starter with an outgoing, adaptable, and resilient mindset - eager to seek feedback, solve problems, and collaborate closely with channel owners to drive client performance Flexible working at Impression without losing team connections We love the focus of deep work at home, but we value team connections just as much.

That’s why we use a hybrid model with at least one purposeful Pulse Day in the office each week to catch up and collaborate. To maximise our time together, the SEO team head into the office on Tuesdays. Please note, this role is a hybrid role, in line with our flexible working policy. We look to hire candidates who are no more than a 90 minute journey away from our office locations to ensure your personal time is protected and that you're able to travel into the office when necessary.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion We're listening, and we're learning. We’re committed to embracing diversity and promoting equal opportunities, both within our teams and through the services we provide. But we know we still have work to do. Improving fairness – in our agency and our industry – is something we’re passionate about, and we’re committed to having the conversations, making the changes and helping other businesses to do the same.

We pledge to promote equal opportunities and, as per the Equality Act 2010, will not tolerate discrimination on the grounds of: gender, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, religion, age, disability, caring responsibilities or beliefs. We’ll also make every effort to represent different genders, ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds and sexualities at the events, panels and discussions we run.

Agencies Strictly no recruitment agencies. Impression was recently ranked fourth in the UK's Best Workplaces™ for Wellbeing (medium-sized companies), and we continuously strive to ensure the best possible work-life balance for our team. As a successful candidate, you will be given a clear progression path. We want rising talent to grow with us, and you'll have ample opportunity to progress to the next level.

We are also very proud to have been listed on the “Flexa 100” Most Flexible Companies to work for and to be officially recognised as a Great Place to Work®. We offer many benefits, including a 4.5-day working week, flexible hybrid working options, and enhanced leave, to name a few.