Introduction
Introducing Arise — we are an established and ambitious digital marketing agency based in Sheffield, UK. Our mission is simple: use digital to help others arise.
We’re looking for a driven, analytical and forward-thinking Search Executive to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for delivering measurable growth for our clients through effective PPC and SEO strategy, implementation and optimisation. You’ll work across a wide range of clients and sectors, helping them attract, convert and retain customers through best-in-class search activity.
If you enjoy diving into data, improving performance and staying ahead of ever-changing algorithms, this is a brilliant opportunity to develop your career within a supportive agency environment.
What the role involves
In this role, you will take ownership of PPC and SEO activity across a variety of client accounts. This includes:
PPC
- Manage and optimise campaigns across Google Ads and Microsoft Ads
- Monitor budgets, pacing and performance to meet client goals
- Set up tracking, conversion actions and audience targeting
- A/B test ad copy, landing pages and bidding strategies
- Build clear, data-driven reports and communicate insights to clients
Paid Social
- Deliver Meta Ads campaigns across Facebook and Instagram
- Build audiences, test creatives and optimise for results
- Align paid social activity with broader search and content strategies
SEO
- Conduct technical audits and recommend improvements
- Lead on-page optimisation, including metadata, internal linking and content enhancements
- Support off-page SEO, including link acquisition and local SEO/GEO optimisation
- Carry out keyword research, competitor analysis and SERP monitoring
- Write and optimise content with SEO principles in mind
- Track performance in Google Search Console and analytics tools
General
- Produce monthly reports and translate data into clear actions
- Work collaboratively with wider team members across content, design and development
- Stay ahead of platform changes, algorithm updates and industry trends
- Support with WordPress updates and technical implementations where needed
This is a permanent full-time position (40 hours per week) and requires a minimum of 3 days per week from our office in central Sheffield. (You need to be legally allowed to work in the UK.)
What skills you’ll need
To excel in this role, you will need:
- Strong understanding of PPC and SEO principles
- An analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and identify opportunities
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in execution
- Confident communicator who can explain insights clearly
- Ability to write high-quality ad copy and SEO content
- Comfortable working with WordPress
- Ability to manage multiple accounts and prioritise effectively
- Curiosity and drive to stay ahead of search trends and algorithm updates
- Appreciation for UX and how it impacts search performance
Tools experience ideal:
- Google Analytics, Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, Google Search Console, SEMRush (optional), Microsoft Ads (optional), Screaming Frog (optional), WordPress, Looker Studio (optional)
Who you need to be
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Analytical, data-driven and naturally curious
- Technically minded with a proactive approach to problem solving
- Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment
- Collaborative and supportive working across teams
- Forward thinking and always looking for ways to improve performance
- A strong communicator with a positive attitude
- Committed to delivering high-quality, accurate work
The benefits
- Basic salary of £25,000 per year
- On-target earnings of £30,750 per year
- Clear progression as your skills and responsibilities grow, with annual salary review
- Flexible working arrangements with a mix of office and remote work
- Generous 25-day holiday allowance, plus bank holidays and your birthday off
- Regular social events, team lunches and weekly beers
- Discounts at the Showroom Café Bar
- Access to all necessary tech gear
- Personal development opportunities and a strong focus on wellbeing
- Inclusion in our workplace pension scheme
- A friendly, supportive team culture with regular catch-ups and performance reviews
