AI & SEO Specialist

Are you passionate about SEO and excited by the future of AI-driven search? My client is looking for an experienced and curious AI & SEO Specialist to help them stay ahead in the rapidly evolving world of generative SERPs and AI visibility.In this role, you'll work closely with the Lead SEO to deliver cutting-edge strategies across multiple domains combining traditional SEO expertise with innovative AI optimisation techniques. From enhancing AI-powered SERP features to publishing content that ranks in Search Generative Experiences (SGE), you'll be at the forefront of the next big shift in search. You will work closely with the Marketing and Business Development department, who are a high-performing, collaborative team with a strong digital focus on driving high-quality leads, building on and growing their brand and reputation, and positioning the organisation as thought-leaders within their industry. What You'll Do

• Implement SEO edits in WordPress (meta tags, headers, schema, internal linking).
• Optimise content for AI-enhanced SERP visibility.
• Manage link-building campaigns and outreach.
• Publish and optimise content on platforms like Reddit, Medium, LinkedIn, and Quora.
• Conduct keyword and content gap analysis using tools like Ahrefs.
• Experiment with AI-driven audit tools and GPT-based crawlers.
• Audit Google Business Profiles and boost local SEO visibility.

The Ideal Candidate will have

• Hands-on SEO experience (agency or in-house).
• Strong interest in AI-enhanced search features (AI Overviews, SGE, Bing AI).
• Familiarity with AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity.
• Skilled with WordPress, GA4, GSC, Screaming Frog, and Ahrefs.
• Comfortable with schema markup and structured data.
• Curious, analytical, and adaptable to fast-changing trends.

In return, they are offering

• Competitive salary and hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy / sell up to 5 days holiday)
• Contributory pension scheme
• 4x life assurance
• All employee share scheme
• Family-friendly policies, e.g. paid time off for dependants
• 2 days paid for volunteering
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including shopping discounts
• Career and professional development opportunities

For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact me or click apply now with your up-to-date CV.What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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