Job Description

SEO Analyst

Application Deadline: 20 June 2026

Department: Digital Marketing Services

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Remote/UK

Reporting To: Gary Humphrey

Compensation: £30,000 - £32,000 / year

Are you a skilled SEO professional with agency experience, looking to join a fully remote, award‑winning digital marketing team? Join LOCALiQ, part of Newsquest Media Group, where you’ll be working at the heart of one of the UK’s most recognised and rapidly evolving digital marketing agencies.
Recently named Standout SEO Agency of the Year at the UK Digital Excellence Awards 2026, and having also won Standout B2C Website of the Year, LOCALiQ continues to set the benchmark for performance, innovation and client results. Our success is matched by our culture, with two national honours at the UK Company Culture Awards 2026, recognising our commitment to employee wellbeing, leadership, and a genuine people-first approach. This builds on a strong track record, including a previous win as SEO Agency of the Year and recognition at other major industry awards.

We’re now looking for an experienced SEO professional to join our award-winning team. You’ll manage and develop SEO strategies across a diverse client portfolio, partnering with clients to drive measurable growth. This is a fully remote role, offering flexibility while keeping you connected to a high-performing, collaborative team
Please note: this is a fully remote, home-based role; candidates must have the right to work in and be based in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement SEO strategies tailored to client goals and industries.
• Work directly with clients, translating technical SEO concepts into clear, actionable advice.
• Monitor and report on performance metrics, identifying opportunities to optimise campaigns.
• Manage your workload effectively, ensuring deadlines are met without compromising quality.
• Adapt strategies to meet the needs of clients across a variety of sectors.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Experience in an SEO role, gained within a digital marketing agency.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to simplify technical SEO concepts for clients.
• A deep understanding of SEO tools like Google Analytics, Search Console, SEMRush, and AdWords.
• Familiarity with website platforms such as WordPress, Shopify, Magento, Squarespace, and Craft CMS.
• Solid organisational and time management skills to handle multiple client projects.
• A strong understanding of digital marketing as a whole, and how SEO fits into broader strategies.

Job Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Holiday buy scheme for extra flexibility
• Structured career progression & ongoing training
• Pension plan
• Employee Helpline counselling and advice
• Perks & discounts, including:
  • Gym membership
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Eye care
  • Retail discounts
• Team building days & annual volunteer charity day

Newsquest Media Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all community sections regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Our recruitment process will consist of various stages and activities. As part of our commitment to fairness to all applicants, we will take into account any adjustments that could help you.