Senior SEO Consultant

As a new Senior SEO Consultant, you'll enjoy the perfect balance of independence and mentorship:

The Role: Your Growth Opportunity

As a new Senior SEO Consultant , you'll enjoy the perfect balance of independence and mentorship:

• Lead Your Own Portfolio: Take full ownership of the SEO strategy for a handful of mid-range clients, developing your leadership skills while managing relationships that matter.
• Learn from the Best: Collaborate with our senior SEO manager and SEO director on major enterprise accounts, gaining invaluable exposure to complex, large-scale campaigns without the overwhelming pressure of sole responsibility. These client engagements extend beyond traditional SEO, integrating into the full enterprise ecosystem where you'll develop expertise in how SEO connects with broader business strategies and cross-departmental initiatives.
• Develop Your Expertise: In the ever-evolving SEO landscape, continuous learning is essential. We invest substantially in your professional growth through dedicated time and resources for skill development in areas that spark your passion - whether that's technical SEO, content strategy, analytics, or emerging technologies. Our commitment to your expertise development ensures you'll remain at the forefront of industry innovations while building a specialised skill set that advances both your career and our client outcomes.
• Embrace AI Innovation: Be at the cutting edge of AI as a strategic channel for SEO. You'll have the opportunity to explore and implement AI solutions that stay one step ahead of the competition while making our work more efficient. We're committed to leveraging AI not just as a tool, but to transform complex data into clear, actionable strategies that drive measurable results for your clients. With a supportive team around you, you'll have the space to innovate and make meaningful impact through both traditional analysis and cutting-edge AI approaches.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead end-to-end SEO strategy for your portfolio of mid-range clients
• Support the senior manager and SEO director on high-profile enterprise clients
• Dive deep into data analysis to uncover performance-driving insights
• Develop technical recommendations and content strategies
• Create and refine automation processes to enhance efficiency in your day-to-day and for the team
• Work with the data analytics team to develop API integrations that automate reporting and eliminate repetitive tasks
• Collaborate across departments, especially with the content lead and paid team, to ensure integrated campaign success
• Build and nurture strong client relationships
• Present results and strategic recommendations with confidence

What You Bring

• 3+ years of SEO experience, preferably in an agency setting
• Passion for data analysis and finding actionable insights in complex datasets
• Keen interest in working with big data sets and APIs for data extraction and integration
• Keen interest in process automation and efficiency optimisation
• Strong communication abilities for both client-facing presentations and team collaboration
• Proficiency with key SEO tools (Ahrefs, SEMrush, Screaming Frog, GA4, GSC)
• Experience with Google Merchant Center and ecommerce clients is highly desirable
• Advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills including pivot tables, data manipulation and analysis
• Excellent presentation abilities for compelling client deliverables
• A collaborative spirit and team-first mentality
• Interest in AI tools and optimisation processes (CMS/coding experience appreciated but not required)

About your team

Our difference? We genuinely value work-life balance and understand its importance. We're committed to our "Work Smarter, Not Harder" philosophy and are actively working to build better systems and processes. We're looking for someone who shares our drive to develop more efficient ways of working, including leveraging tools and AI where appropriate.

We foster innovation through open two-way conversation and welcome feedback at all levels. We expect proactivity but provide support whenever needed. Our team understands that we're more than just our work, and we offer extensive flexibility built on mutual trust - focusing on outcomes rather than rigid schedules.

Our SEO team works closely with our data analytics team, collaborating on integrated solutions that drive results. Together, we're building more sophisticated reporting systems and leveraging APIs to automate repetitive tasks, freeing up time for strategic thinking and innovation.

About Havas

At Havas Media, we create meaningful connections between brands and people. Based in the vibrant heart of The Rocks, we offer the resources and reach of a global network while maintaining our distinctive local culture. As part of a worldwide media company, you'll have unique opportunities to collaborate with diverse colleagues across markets and access perspectives you simply wouldn't find at smaller, local agencies. Our collaborative SEO team celebrates wins together and approaches challenges as opportunities for innovation.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Genuine Work-Life Balance: Our hybrid model gives you flexibility while maintaining team connection
• Supportive Culture: A team that feels like family, where everyone genuinely wants to be here
• Wellbeing Focus: From mental health programs to work perks that actually matter
• Professional Growth: Dedicated time for learning and development in areas that interest you
• Quality of Life: Summer Fridays (finish at 3pm), daily office breakfast, monthly agency lunches, team events, and a pet-friendly workspace
• Meaningful Benefits: Birthday leave, compassionate leave, parental leave, community service leave, 2 x Havas rest days per year, and annual flu shots
• Recognition & Celebration: Havas Heroes recognition programs, mid-year and end-of-year parties

Ready to join an agency where people actually want to work? Where you'll be valued, challenged, and supported in equal measure? Apply now and share your favourite SEO tool or technique—we'd love to hear what drives your passion for search!

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