Careers

With a good understanding of SEO techniques, you will take ownership of your assigned clients and work closely with them to implement results focused SEO strategies that improve their visibility online and help them to achieve their business goals.

You will invest the time to understand your clients, their objectives and the organic search landscape in their sector, as well as scrutinising what is and isn’t working for their competitors.

You will be proficient with finding and analysing data using SEO tools such as Analytics, Search Console, SEMRush, Screaming Frog, etc. with the ability to analyse this data to inform your strategy and select the priorities that will help your client with quick wins, together with actions that will give them longer-term gains.

You will be a dab hand at running technical SEO audits, uncovering tech issues that could be impeding the site, and you possess the knowledge and experience to be able to implement the required actions.

You know that getting the right traffic to the site is the first step and you are passionate about seeing the optimisation process all the way through to goal completion. This means you have a strong understanding of the customer journey, with the ability to audit a site from a visitor’s perspective, to plan and implement the most user-friendly site structure and to propose and brief the perfect content for each stage of the buying funnel.

As your role will encompass the full suite of organic SEO activities, you will be proficient at:

• In-depth keyword research, analysis, URL mapping & on-site optimisation
• Competitor SEO and content analysis
• Technical SEO audits and implementation of required tech tasks
• Content and user experience audits
• Google Analytics set-up and data analysis
• Local SEO audits, analysis and implementation
• SEO strategy development, identifying and prioritising SEO and content actions
• Creating clear briefs for support roles such as web developers, copywriters, outreach and paid media consultants
• Ongoing analysis of data, highlighting potential issues in a timely manner, recommending and implementing solutions
• Monthly client reporting using SEO data tools
• SEO website migration advice, support and implementation
• International SEO advice, support and implementation

 

Please email a covering letter and CV to info@smartmonkeymarketing.co.uk and we will be in touch as soon as possible.

As an SEO Executive, your key responsibilities will include:

Technical SEO

You will take responsibility for your client’s technical SEO, carrying out regular technical audits and implementing the technical tasks. For actions needing dev support, you will provide clear briefs and support for technical actions to be completed on the site.

SEO Strategy

You will be involved in the creation of your clients’ SEO Strategy, presenting to your client, gaining approval and implementing the actions to deadline. For content improvement and creation, you will provide clear briefs for our content writers and proof content before gaining client approval. You will work closely with other consultants such as our paid media and digital PR consultants, during the strategy creation and as campaigns are delivered.

Reporting & Presenting

Although you will always have one eye on your clients’ data and reporting to spot for anything positive or negative, you will carry out monthly client reporting using the range of SEO tools we use. You will present your findings, and any actionable insights, to your client during your monthly client meeting. You will be comfortable communicating with your clients over email, telephone, video and occasional face-to-face meetings.

Communication & Relationship Building

You will live by Smart Monkey’s belief that communication is the crux of a strong relationship. You will ensure your clients always know what actions you are doing, why you are doing them, and when you have them scheduled. You will keep your client informed with progress, report on successes being achieved and highlight potential risks or issues in good time. You will actively look for, and present to your clients, any opportunities that could be of benefit to help them achieve their goals.

Organisation & Time Management

You will take responsibility for managing your workload and liaising with our team to ensure you consistently meet deadlines. You will be a stickler for time management and committed to keeping our internal client management system up to date so that our whole team can see the status of any project, at any point.

Learning & Progression

You will always be on the look-out for the latest SEO marketing trends, best practice, new ways of doing things and new tools that will benefit your clients’ websites, whilst helping you to progress your learning and skills.

 

Please email a covering letter and CV to info@smartmonkeymarketing.co.uk and we will be in touch as soon as possible.

We love working with SEO Specialists who have the following skills and values:

Experience

You will have 1-2+ years’ experience in a small to medium sized SEO agency or working hands-on in a digital marketing team. You have an excellent understanding of Google’s ranking factors and how to rank a site on the SERPs. You are proficient at working with the leading specialist SEO tools as well as Google’s suite of tools. You keep up to date with your Google Certifications.

Track Record

You have a proven track record of delivering organic search and local SEO results, and a good understanding of paid search campaigns. You are comfortable working with the most common CMS’ such as WordPress, Shopify and Magento, and you have experience working with bespoke CMS’.

Self-Starter

Working predominantly remotely, you are a self-starter with a positive outlook. You are keen to roll up your sleeves and get involved – happy to dig in and figure things out, but not afraid to ask a question or for extra help. You’re a team player with a good sense of humour.

Highly Organised

Managing multiple clients, you are proactive and highly organised, with strong time management and planning skills. An excellent project manager, you are able to meet tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.

Language and presentation

Attention to detail is paramount and as such, you are confident with the English language and grammar, and able to proof copy accurately before it is sent for client approval. You are credible and articulate, with good communication and presentation skills, coming across as genuine and professional when you talk with your clients.

Inquisitive & Driven

You are passionate about SEO and devour any SEO resources that help you stay at the top of your game, introduce you to new tools or new ways of doing things. You are interested to keep learning and expanding your SEO skills so that you keep up with the latest digital marketing best practice.

 

Please email a covering letter and CV to info@smartmonkeymarketing.co.uk and we will be in touch as soon as possible.

As well as working with a fantastic group of people, we want you to love being part of the Smart Monkey team and to enjoy a balanced approach to your work. Some of the benefits of working with Smart Monkey include:

Competitive salary and regular appraisals

We make a promise to our clients that they will be working with some of the most highly talented, skilled and experienced SEOs around, and as such, investment in our team is paramount. We offer a competitive salary and regular appraisals – if you master a new skill, achieve a personal goal or you go above and beyond, you won’t have to wait a whole year for your salary to be reviewed. The sky’s the limit – if you have the drive to push yourself, we will support you and reward you all the way.

Remote working

We offer a hybrid working approach with flexible remote working options to suit your lifestyle. So that you can quickly get up to speed with our clients and start to feel part of the team, we encourage you to work in the office for 2-3 days per week for the first 3-6 months, dropping to at least 1 day in the office per week once you are settled.

Flexible working

We understand that modern life doesn’t always fit around the normal 9 to 5. Our flexi-time gives you the control to work around what is important to you.

Unlimited holiday

We offer 25-days holiday for your first year working with us. We don’t like the idea of you missing out on an incredible ‘once in a lifetime’ experience, or a last-minute day-trip, because of a holiday allowance, once you’ve hit the year milestone with us, your unlimited holiday will kick in. We also know that when you are working in our team, you will want to deliver outstanding work for your clients, so we trust you to know what that means and to get the balance right. We also want you at your best, so we encourage you to take at least a minimum of 5 days holiday every quarter.

 

Please email a covering letter and CV to info@smartmonkeymarketing.co.uk and we will be in touch as soon as possible.

With a thorough understanding of digital PR techniques, you will hit the ground running by taking ownership of our digital PR offering, working closely with our clients to implement results focused digital PR strategies that improve their visibility online and help them to achieve their business goals.

You will invest the time to understand your clients, their objectives and the digital PR landscape in their sector, as well as scrutinising what is and isn’t working for their competitors.

You will be proficient with finding and analysing data using tools such as AHRefs, SEMRush, BuzzStream, Screaming Frog, etc. with the ability to analyse this data to inform your strategy and select the priorities that will help your client with quick wins, together with actions that will give them longer-term gains.

You will be able to approach a client’s digital PR from two angles: quick wins and pure link building, and developing more creative PR campaigns for organic links and citations.

You are happy to get involved in client pitches, analysing the opportunities and presenting your findings, as well as ongoing account management with your clients, keeping them informed at every stage.

As your role will encompass the full suite of digital PR activities, you will be proficient at:

 

• Developing and executing digital PR strategies to increase brand visibility, drive website traffic and enhance online reputation.
• Conducting thorough research to identify relevant journalists, bloggers, influencers and media outlets for outreach and collaboration opportunities.
• Building strong relationships with media contacts, journalists and industry influencers to secure coverage and generate media placements.
• Creating engaging and persuasive PR materials, including press releases, media kits, pitches and other promotional content.
• Coordinating and managing media outreach activities, including pitching stories, arranging interviews and organising press events.
• Monitoring and analysing media coverage, PR performance, and industry trends to identify opportunities for improvement and refinement of PR strategies.
• Collaborating with the content marketing team to create PR-worthy content, such as thought leadership articles, guest blog posts and infographics.
• Working closely with the SEO team to identify link-building opportunities and develop strategies to acquire high-quality backlinks.
• Staying updated on the latest digital PR tools, techniques, and industry trends to ensure Smart Monkey Marketing remains at the forefront of digital PR practices.
• Providing regular reports and analysis of PR activities, metrics, and outcomes to clients and internal stakeholders.

 

Please email a covering letter and CV to info@smartmonkeymarketing.co.uk and we will be in touch as soon as possible.

We’re looking for a Digital PR Executive who has the following skillset and experience:

• 2+ years’ experience working in a digital PR or related role, preferably within a digital marketing agency.
• Strong understanding of digital PR tactics, including media relations, influencer outreach, content promotion, and link building.
• The ability to understand a client’s objectives and to deliver creative digital PR campaigns that support the goals.
• Knowledge of what Google counts as a ‘good’ link.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create compelling PR materials and communicate effectively with media contacts and clients.
• Proficiency in using PR and media monitoring tools like Cision, Muck Rack, HARO, and Google Alerts.
• Familiarity with SEO principles and best practices, particularly in relation to link building and content promotion.
• Organisational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for identifying unique PR opportunities.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to measure the effectiveness of PR campaigns using relevant metrics and tools.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach, with a strong desire to stay updated on the latest digital marketing and PR trends.

 

Other skills we are looking for:

Self-Starter

You are a self-starter with a positive outlook. You are keen to roll up your sleeves and get involved – happy to dig in and figure things out, but not afraid to ask a question or for extra help. You’re a team player with a good sense of humour. 

Highly Organised

Managing multiple clients, you are proactive and highly organised, with strong time management and planning skills. An excellent project manager, you are able to meet tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure. 

Language and presentation

Attention to detail is paramount and as such, you are confident with the English language and grammar, and able to proof copy accurately before it is sent for client approval. You are credible and articulate, with good communication and presentation skills, coming across as genuine and professional when you talk with your clients.

Inquisitive & Driven

You are passionate about digital PR and devour any resources that help you stay at the top of your game, introduce you to new tools or new ways of doing things. You are interested to keep learning and expanding your digital PR skills so that you keep up with the latest digital marketing best practice.

 

Please email a covering letter and CV to info@smartmonkeymarketing.co.uk and we will be in touch as soon as possible.

As well as working with a fantastic group of people, we want you to love being part of the Smart Monkey team and to enjoy a balanced approach to your work. Some of the benefits of working with Smart Monkey include:

Competitive salary and regular appraisals

We make a promise to our clients that they will be working with some of the most highly talented, skilled and experienced people around, and as such, investment in our team is paramount. We offer a competitive salary and regular appraisals – if you master a new skill, achieve a personal goal or you go above and beyond, you won’t have to wait a whole year for your salary to be reviewed. The sky’s the limit – if you have the drive to push yourself, we will support you and reward you all the way.

Remote working

We offer a hybrid working approach with flexible remote working options to suit your lifestyle. So that you can quickly get up to speed with our clients and start to feel part of the team, we encourage you to work in the office for 2-3 days per week for the first 3-6 months, dropping to at least 1 day in the office per week once you are settled.

Flexible working

We understand that modern life doesn’t always fit around the normal 9 to 5. Our flexi-time gives you the control to work around what is important to you.

Unlimited holiday

We offer 25-days holiday for your first year working with us. We don’t like the idea of you missing out on an incredible ‘once in a lifetime’ experience, or a last-minute day-trip, because of a holiday allowance, once you’ve hit the year milestone with us, your unlimited holiday will kick in. We also know that when you are working in our team, you will want to deliver outstanding work for your clients, so we trust you to know what that means and to get the balance right.

Skills development

To keep your passion for digital PR alive, we want you to be continually learning and growing. When we are stagnant, life is boring. We help you to look for new challenges and support you to take the right size steps to keep pushing your comfort zones and fulfil your sense of satisfaction and achievement. We will support you every step of the way, whether that is free time during your work hours to concentrate on skills development, allowances for training, courses, online subscriptions or books, and opportunities to attend industry conferences.

Office equipment

When you get started, we will make sure that you have the most efficient IT set-up for office and home working.

 

Please email a covering letter and CV to info@smartmonkeymarketing.co.uk and we will be in touch as soon as possible.