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We’re SALT, a marketing agency driving organic-first revenue growth through SEO, content, and data analytics. Our clients include global leaders such as Amplitude, Cloudflare, and GitLab.

Join our expert team and become one of the best in your field. SALT doesn’t just hire great talent – we give talent space to thrive. We’re a strategic partner to our customers, trusted to build real business value.

That means

· You craft and execute custom SEO strategies built around goals

· You will master data-driven reporting tied to business KPIs

· You will have the right resource and authority to deliver business impact

· You will be empowered to make the decisions that result in quality work

If you’re an experienced SEO professional who wants to feel valued, have the right resources, and work for a leadership that “gets it”, SALT is where your career gets serious.

As a Senior SEO Consultant, you’ll lead and deliver high-impact technical and strategic SEO campaigns across diverse industries such as SaaS, eCommerce, and Travel. Reporting to an SEO Lead or the Head of SEO Client Delivery, you’ll act as a trusted advisor, contributing to strategy, mentoring peers, and continuously improving frameworks and processes that make SALT’s work best-in-class.

This is a senior individual contributor role, ideal for someone with strong technical expertise who’s ready to influence bigger strategy, own major client relationships, and grow towards leadership.

Responsibilities

· Manage up to five client accounts, delivering tailored strategies

· Support up to seven accounts with strategic and technical direction

· Build strong client relationships through proactive communication and insight

· Identify growth opportunities and collaborate on proposals with leadership

· Develop and deliver integrated technical and strategic SEO campaigns

· Conduct advanced technical audits covering crawlability, rendering, and Core Web Vitals

· Translate complex insights into clear, actionable recommendations

· Oversee implementation with developers, content, and marketing teams

· Align technical solutions with wider business and marketing goals

· Lead R&D and process improvements to enhance scalability and quality

· Refine templates, frameworks, and workflows for efficient delivery

· Stay ahead of SEO trends such as EEAT, Helpful Content, automation, and AI

Team & Development Support

· Mentor and support junior and mid-level SEO specialists

· Share expertise through internal training and workshops

· Optionally supervise junior team members

What you’ll bring to SALT

We’re looking for a passionate, strategic thinker who thrives on solving complex SEO challenges:

· At least five years’ SEO experience in both technical and strategic campaign delivery

· Proven ability to manage multiple client accounts and deliver exceptional results

· Strong client-handling skills with the ability to simplify technical concepts for stakeholders

· Deep understanding of core SEO principles, including crawlability, indexation, keyword optimisation, backlinks, UX, and analytics

· Advanced knowledge of algorithm updates (EEAT, Helpful Content, Core Web Vitals) and their business impact

· Proficiency in tools such as Screaming Frog, Sitebulb, GA4, Looker Studio, Ahrefs, and Search Console

· Solid grasp of web technologies (e.g. CDNs, CMSs) and performance optimisation

· Excellent communication, collaboration, and organisational skills

· A proactive, detail-oriented mindset and genuine enthusiasm for staying ahead in SEO

Why work at SALT

SALT is on the hunt for a talented Senior SEO Consultant to help fuel our next stage of growth. We’re building a team of specialists who are looking to:

Work with the best: Collaborate with industry-leading innovators. Our team has won awards, spoken at major conferences, and been featured in publications like Content Marketing Institute and Search Engine Journal.

Make a real impact: Deliver measurable outcomes that directly influence client success. You’ll work with a team that values execution as much as strategy.

Accelerate your career: Your growth at SALT is supported from day one. We’ll help you set and achieve professional goals and provide access to training, conferences, and leadership development.

Enjoy genuine work-life balance: We prioritise quality over speed, protect boundaries, and trust our specialists to deliver results their way.

In return for your expertise and commitment, we offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

· Salary: starting from £42,000 (DOE)

· Flexible working: Leeds HQ, hybrid (2 days per week), or fully remote

· Career progression: opportunities to grow into SEO Lead or Technical SEO Lead roles

· Holidays: 23 days (including three at Christmas), plus bank holidays, your birthday afternoon off, and an additional day per year (up to three years)

· Perks: holiday buyback policy (post-probation), Working Abroad policy, top-of-the-range equipment

· Health & wellness: free gym, eye tests, flu jabs, Mental Health First Aider support, cycle-to-work scheme

· Social culture: regular socials, summer and Christmas events, and a collaborative environment

So, if you are ready to execute high-impact SEO strategies that drive positive, meaningful outcomes – apply now!

To ensure a fair and equal application process, our first stage is via TestGorilla. This will take approx. 30 minutes and includes a CV upload, a short video about yourself, and a couple of online tests for a quick overview of your strengths/development areas.

To apply, please click this link to the platform to complete your assessment – Senior SEO Consultant Assessment

SALT is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, and gender identity. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know in your application.

We will only accept applications from the UK (all applicants are required to have a legal entitlement to be employed in the UK).

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