SEO Specialist – Off-Page & Technical Focus

Fifteen • London, ENG, GB • 2w ago

Location: Hybrid (Nottingham HQ)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Dependent on experience

About Fifteen

At Fifteen, we’re a results-driven digital agency specialising in high-performance websites and data-led marketing campaigns. We work with ambitious brands across the UK and beyond, delivering strategies that drive growth. As our client base continues to grow, we’re looking for an experienced SEO Specialist to join our talented team — someone who’s passionate about link-building, technical optimisation, and delivering measurable results.

The Role

As an SEO Specialist, your primary focus will be on off-page SEO and technical performance. You’ll own backlink strategies, manage domain authority growth, and conduct audits to uncover technical improvements. While your expertise lies in off-page and technical SEO, you’ll also support the wider SEO team across content and on-page optimisation projects as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver high-impact link-building and digital PR campaigns to improve authority and rankings.

Identify and secure high-quality backlink opportunities through outreach, partnerships, and content-led strategies.Conduct in-depth technical SEO audits using tools like Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, and SE Ranking.Work closely with developers to implement fixes across site architecture, indexing, CWV, structured data, and crawlability.Monitor and manage backlink profiles, disavowing harmful links and ensuring strong link equity.Track performance using GA4, Google Search Console, and GTM, and produce clear, actionable reports.Collaborate with content, web, and marketing teams to ensure SEO is integrated across all digital channels.

What We’re Looking For

Minimum 2 years’ experience in an SEO role, with a clear focus on off-page and technical SEO.

Proven success in link-building, outreach, and domain authority growth.Strong understanding of SEO fundamentals: site speed, indexation, schema markup, crawl optimisation.Confidence using SEO tools: SE Ranking, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, GA4, GTM.Excellent reporting skills with the ability to translate data into clear, client-friendly insights.Working knowledge of content SEO and on-page best practices.Up-to-date on SEO trends, algorithm updates, and industry developments.Familiarity with CMS platforms including WordPress and Shopify.Bonus: experience with local SEO, international SEO, HARO, or outreach platforms like Pitchbox or BuzzStream.

What you need to know

We pay very competitive salaries, in addition to a wide range of benefits such as holiday incentives, financial bonuses, fun days and nights out and a place to work where you can have fun.

The culture here at Fifteen offers a friendly and welcoming place to work, where we have a mutual respect for each other. We listen and care about each other. You can have fun with our table tennis and arcade game.