SEO Link Building jobs

Organisational Context

Founded by Harry Sanders in 2015, StudioHawk is a specialised agency dedicated to search engine optimisation. Our SEO services are responsive, ethical, authentic and delivered by a genuinely passionate and diverse team of SEO specialists in Melbourne and London.

The UK office was founded by Anthony Barone, based in Shoreditch, London. We have over 65 clients in multiple industries and multiple platforms, based in the UK, EU, and USA.

There's a reason why we have scooped awards at the UK Search Awards and Global Search Awards since opening up shop here in the UK - It's in our proven track record.

StudioHawk clients reach their SEO goals. We use white-hat SEO techniques to make sure sites succeed and aren't at risk from Google penalties. Over 400 campaigns and never a single penalisation or manual action due to our work.

There are no generalists here, we are just a damn good SEO & AI Search agency.

Mission

We lead our industry by striving to be the difference by educating, building and evolving passionate people.

We want StudioHawk's basics to be someone else's great.

We aim to deliver the best SEO, simply.

Our Values

Create WOW We are passionate about SEO. Creating WOW in our SEO campaigns is what makes us exceptional.

We've Got Each Other's Backs : A strong culture of collaboration is crucial to our success.

Confident Yet Humble : We know our actions speak louder than words. Ego is the enemy.

Continuous Growth & Learning : We want StudioHawk's basics to be another agency's great.

Primary Purpose of the Position

The SEO Specialist is primarily responsible for managing a portfolio of client SEO campaigns, delivering strong technical, on-page, and content work, and contributing fresh thinking that helps our clients grow their organic visibility. You'll work closely with the SEO Team Leader and senior team members, with a clear path to progression as you develop your expertise.

You've got a minimum of three years delivering SEO inside a fast-moving environment and can walk into a client account with zero hand-holding. You follow industry developments in your own time. You use AI tools to do better work, not just faster work. You're not here to coast; you're here to grow and better yourself.

Key Responsibilities

Role Specific Requirements

SEO Campaign Management

• Manage and optimise SEO campaigns and sprints across a diverse client portfolio
• Identify opportunities and develop strategic, data-backed recommendations
• Monitor campaign performance and make proactive optimisation decisions
• Prepare performance reports with clear analysis and next steps
• Support the SEO Team Leader with ad hoc campaign requirements
• Contribute directly to live client campaigns from week one: executing technical, on-page, and content work under the SEO Team Leader's direction, without requiring foundational SEO training.

Technical SEO & Analysis

• Conduct comprehensive technical SEO audits and prioritise findings
• Perform detailed keyword research to identify high-value opportunities
• Implement strong on-page optimisation strategies across client sites
• Execute off-site strategies and conduct link profile analysis
• Keep up to date with algorithm changes and search engine developments
• Leverage AI tools to improve the quality and efficiency of your analysis and execution of SEO tasks

Content & Strategy

• Develop SEO-focused content strategies for clients
• Conduct content audits and provide content ideation and brief support
• Contribute fresh perspectives on how clients can differentiate in search
• Create monthly reporting and comprehensive data analysis
• Trial and test new SEO-related opportunities and share learnings with the team

Client & Team Support

• Work collaboratively with senior team members and account managers
• Provide exceptional client service aligned with StudioHawk values
• Contribute to team knowledge sharing and bring new ideas to the table
• Support the delivery of white hat SEO techniques that protect campaign integrity

Organisational Specific Requirements

Organisational participation

• Attend team meetings and trainings
• Contribute to the implementation of StudioHawk's strategic plan

Professional development

• Stay current with SEO trends, algorithm updates, and AI developments
• Attend in-house training, external webinars, and courses where available
• Share learnings and contribute to the team's collective knowledge

Risk

• All StudioHawk staff are responsible for considering, identifying, reporting and addressing risks

Commitment to StudioHawk Culture

• Participate in the processes and practices that uphold the StudioHawk culture

Performance Measurements

An annual work plan will be developed in line with the Position Description and StudioHawk's Annual Business Plan to measure performance.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on SEO experience required.
• Agency background required: you need to have delivered SEO across multiple client accounts under sprint/reporting cadence, not just in-house on a single site.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sick pay
• Transport links

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• How have you used AI to make your work life easier?
• How do you prioritise competing tasks?

Experience:

• SEO: 3 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• London, Greater London (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London