SEO and Paid Media Executive

Salary: R25 000 - R30 000 per month

Our client is a growing UK digital marketing agency seeking a proactive SEO and Paid Media Executive to join their team remotely from South Africa. Operating during UK business hours, this full-time role takes ownership of organic search, paid media campaigns, and next-generation search visibility across a varied portfolio of UK-based clients.

As the agency expands its service offering, a key priority for this role is bridging traditional search methods with AI-driven discovery. You will work across technical SEO, paid advertising, and cutting-edge AEO and GEO strategies.

What you will do:

- Deliver technical SEO audits, schema markup, metadata optimisation, crawl budget management, and canonical setups within WordPress.

- Spearhead AI search visibility (AEO and GEO) through entity building on Schema.org and Wikidata, AI crawler directives, llms.txt, and machine-readable content strategies.

- Build, manage, and optimise multi-channel paid media campaigns across Google Ads, Meta, LinkedIn, Shopping, and Performance Max against clear ROAS and CPA targets.

- Manage Google Merchant Center product feeds and audit tracking using GA4, Google Tag Manager, and SE Ranking.

- Maintain direct, confident communication with clients, providing regular campaign insights and monthly performance reporting.

- Take ownership of multi-channel client accounts while adapting as the agency team grows.

What we are looking for:

- 2 to 4+ years of hands-on SEO and paid media experience, ideally within a digital agency setting.

- Clear practical exposure to or strong understanding of Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) and Answer Engine Optimisation (AEO).

- Solid technical WordPress skills alongside proficiency in GA4, GTM, Google Search Console, SE Ranking, and Screaming Frog.

- Proven track record managing client paid media spend effectively against performance KPIs.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for direct client engagement.

Nice to have:

- Hands-on experience with Shopify, WooCommerce, or Magento platforms.

- Familiarity with server-side tracking and first-party data strategies.

- Prior experience managing international campaigns for the UK market.

What is on offer:

- Salary: R25 000 - R30 000 per month.

- Setup: Fully remote position working standard UK business hours.

- Benefits: Paid UK bank holidays, long-term permanent placement, and direct client exposure.

How to apply:

Please submit your CV detailing your technical SEO, GEO/AEO, and paid media campaign experience.