About Talking Stick Digital
Talking Stick Digital is an award-winning independent digital marketing agency based in Taunton, Somerset. We’re proud to have been named Employer of the Year at both the Somerset Business Awards 2025 and the Sedgemoor Awards 2024, recognising our commitment to creating a supportive, rewarding, and progressive workplace.
As a small, specialised team, we foster a friendly and collaborative atmosphere. Our start-up culture offers excellent opportunities for career progression, and we take pride in celebrating both team and individual successes. If you’re looking to grow your career in digital marketing in an exciting and fast-paced environment, Talking Stick Digital could be the perfect fit.
The Role
As an SEO Executive, you'll be highly motivated with a strong interest in organic search and the ever-evolving landscape of AI search. You'll have a desire to learn and work in a fast-paced environment and will provide crucial support for the Account Manager and team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin or develop a career in SEO. You'll work closely with the Account Manager and the wider team, and have a chance to learn from some of the industry's best in an award winning agency and a friendly environment that encourages you to better yourself.
This role would suit someone starting their career in SEO, whether that’s as a graduate or someone looking to transition into digital marketing from another profession. We're looking for someone with the right mindset who wants to learn and really make a difference. Any transferable skills you can bring are simply a bonus.
Responsibilities
As an SEO Executive, you'll get involved in the full spectrum of organic search. Working closely with the Account Manager, your responsibilities could include:
- Supporting the creation of high-quality, SEO-friendly content for clients across a range of industries
- Assisting with keyword research to identify search opportunities
- Helping track and report on SEO performance and rankings
- Investigating changes in ranking performance and search visibility
- Monitoring competitor activity and search trends
- Supporting SEO testing and analysing results to inform future actions
- Using platforms such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and SEMrush to gather insights
- Supporting Google Business Profile optimisation and local search visibility
- Maintaining and updating relevant search directories
- Attending client calls and meetings where appropriate
- Participating in regular team training and upskilling sessions to stay up to date with the rapidly evolving search landscape
- Supporting the team in delivering strategies that optimise for both traditional search engines and AI-driven search experiences
Abilities and Skills
- An interest in SEO, digital marketing, and search technology
- Some exposure to SEO through study, internships, personal projects, or previous roles is beneficial but not essential
- Strong written and spoken English
- Computer literacy is essential
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines
- A proactive, self-starter attitude
Benefits
Hybrid working (3 days office, 2 days remote), NHS top up scheme, discounted gym membership, quarterly team socials, accrued annual leave for years worked, personal development with bi-annual appraisals and monthly 1-2-1s, early finish Fridays, company pension, regular team lunches, annual training budget, 5 work from anywhere days a year.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £24,420.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Taunton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- If you're changing careers, we'd love to hear what sparked your interest in SEO?
Experience:
Work Location: In person
