Senior Technical SEO Executive

Leeds – Hybrid, Tuesday to Thursday in office
Full-time
9-day fortnight option
£30,000–£35,000 depending on experience

We’re looking for a detail-focused, proactive Senior Technical SEO Executive to join the Digital team at Ponderosa.

If you enjoy problem solving, optimising website performance and exploring the evolving world of search, this is a brilliant opportunity to take the next step in your SEO career within an integrated agency that blends brand, digital, social and eCommerce expertise under one roof.

About Ponderosa

We are Ponderosa, a Leeds-based integrated marketing agency that blends strategic thinking, bold creativity and digital know-how to make Better Work.

We build brands, launch campaigns, craft content and create digital experiences that drive results. From social and performance to brand strategy and eCommerce, our team works together across disciplines to deliver work that not only looks good, it works hard too.

Ponderosa is part of the Audience Collective, a group of specialist agencies connected by a shared belief that different perspectives create better outcomes. That means deep expertise, cross-agency collaboration and a big-picture view on every project.

We’re proud of our down-to-earth, open culture where curiosity is encouraged, development is supported and people enjoy working together.

What you will do

Technical SEO delivery and optimisation
• Plan and deliver technical SEO strategies that enhance site performance, crawlability and organic visibility
• Conduct full site audits, identify technical issues and implement recommendations
• Analyse site architecture, internal linking, redirects, canonicalisation, schema markup and Core Web Vitals
• Optimise page speed, rendering and mobile performance across multiple CMS platforms
• Support website migrations, site moves and redirects to ensure SEO integrity is maintained
• Collaborate with developers, content and client service teams to implement technical recommendations effectively

Analysis, reporting and insights
• Monitor SEO performance and identify data-led opportunities for improvement
• Use tools such as Screaming Frog, Ahrefs, SEMrush, DeepCrawl and Google Search Console to diagnose and report on issues
• Prepare clear, concise performance reports for internal and client review
• Track algorithm updates and share relevant insights with the team and clients

Cross-functional collaboration
• Work closely with the Head of SEO, Digital PR and Content teams to align technical priorities with wider digital strategies
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions and campaign planning
• Communicate technical recommendations clearly to non-technical audiences, ensuring understanding and buy-in

Innovation and growth
• Stay up to date with emerging SEO technologies, ranking factors and industry trends
• Proactively suggest process improvements and opportunities for automation
• Support new business activity with technical input, audits and recommendations where needed

What we’re looking for

• Around 4 years’ experience in a digital marketing agency with hands-on involvement in technical SEO delivery
• Strong understanding of site architecture, crawling, indexing, redirects and Core Web Vitals
• Experience conducting site audits and implementing technical improvements
• Working knowledge of GA4, Google Tag Manager and Search Console
• Proficient using SEO tools such as Screaming Frog, Ahrefs, SEMrush and DeepCrawl
• Familiarity with CMS platforms such as WordPress, Shopify or Magento
• Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Confident communicator, able to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Curious, collaborative and motivated to keep learning and improving

What you will get

• Competitive salary £30,000–£35,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working, Tuesday to Thursday in the Leeds office
• Optional 9-day fortnight via compressed hours
• Healthcare cash plan
• Regular performance reviews and development support