Job Description

About the role

Are you a hands-on SEO specialist with strong technical capability, strategic thinking and a passion for measurable results? Want to

lead SEO project delivery

across a diverse range of brands - with the support of smart workflows and industry-leading SEO tools?

We're looking for an experienced

SEO Lead

to join Submerge - a forward-thinking digital marketing agency working with

national and international brands

across finance, leisure, SaaS, travel, medical, sustainability and more.

You'll be responsible for

leading SEO performance

across a portfolio of clients -- managing audits, designing strategy and driving technical and content optimisation. You'll work collaboratively with strategists, content specialists and developers while being the go-to voice on SEO.

This is a client-facing role

. You will need to be confident with communicating technical SEO concept, audits and optimisation techniques to clients - from development to marketing teams - and providing guidance to clients on SEO strategies.

If you're passionate and knowledgeable about SEO, enjoy working with well-known brands and being part of a focused, agile team, then you'll love working with us.

This role also has the potential to grow into

Head of Search Marketing

within 12-18 months as the agency scales.

What you'll do

Lead the SEO strategy, technical direction and optimisation delivery for client websites. Conduct comprehensive site audits (content and technical) and build clear, evidence-based action plans. Identify and resolve technical SEO issues, such as broken links and crawl errors. Design scalable SEO strategies that align with client business goals. Work with client teams to implement key technical updates. Conduct keyword research to identify target keywords and optimise website content. Optimise website pages, including meta tags, headers and URLs to improve SEO. Define and prioritise technical fixes including crawl issues, indexability, Core Web Vitals, schema markup and international SEO considerations. Support our content team with SEO, collaborating with our editorial team to create high-impact, search-led content. Successfully plan and implement web site migration SEO projects. Conduct performance analysis, including keyword tracking, ranking and organic traffic KPIs. Build and present clear, accessible and actionable reports and insights for clients. Support Submerge with new business proposals and pitch participation. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and search engine algorithm updates.

What you'll bring

4+ years' SEO experience, preferably in an agency. A strong grasp of technical SEO such as crawling, indexation, redirects, structured data, internationalisation (hreflang). Excellent understanding of Google algorithms and updates. Confidence using tools such as Screaming Frog, SEMrush, GA4, Google Search Console, Looker Studio and Majestic. Analytical mindset - comfortable diagnosing issues and proposing solutions across a wide variety of websites. Excellent written and verbal communication skills - you can present complex SEO issues in client-friendly terms. Some exposure to AI tools, or an eagerness to embrace them as part of your workflow. Ability to work independently within a small, smart and deeply experienced team. Extremely organised, able to work at pace and get to the pointy bit of an answer with clarity.

Why you'll love working at Submerge

Submerge is a growing, specialist digital agency that punches well above its weight. You'll join a senior, empowered team that just gets SEO - led by experts with a background in content, strategy and technical implementation.

50,000 - 55,000 salary depending on experience Hybrid working (typically 2-3 days per week in our Hatfield office) Annual bonus potential 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) Pension scheme Ongoing training, including attending SEO conferences and courses Hands-on exposure to AI workflows and automation tools Friendly, ambitious, and supportive team culture Free on-site parking, tea, coffee and regular team lunches

About Submerge

Submerge is a Hertfordshire-based digital and creative agency specialising in SEO, content, PPC and web development. We're

UK Search Awards Finalists in 2024 and 2025

. We work with a diverse set of brand partners from fast-growing start-ups to sector leaders like Hatfield House, British Assessment Bureau, Laithwaites, Just You (G Touring), IOSH and Amtivo.

We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver integrated solutions using modern tooling, cutting-edge AI and good old-fashioned expertise - all while remaining agile and collaborative.

How to apply

Please only apply if you have the

right to work in the UK

.

We are

not accepting

overseas or student visa applications.

No agencies

, thank you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 50,000.00-55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Hertfordshire, AL9 5BG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:

SEO: 4 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hertfordshire, AL9 5BG