Search Engine Optimisation (Freelance)

Search Engine Optimisation (Freelance)

Posted 2 weeks ago by Lightflows

Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
United Kingdom

Summary: The role of Freelance SEO Specialist at Lightflows involves supporting and enhancing digital projects for clients and the agency itself. This part-time position requires an experienced SEO professional to work remotely with occasional meetings in Guildford, Surrey. The specialist will be responsible for various SEO activities, including keyword research, performance tracking, and on-page optimization. The role offers flexibility with a commitment of 4 days per month, starting mid-August 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Keyword research: Identifying high-impact keywords to guide content planning and optimisation
  • Performance and rank tracking: Monitoring site and page rankings, keyword performance, and engagement metrics
  • On-page optimisation: Auditing and optimising pages for structure, metadata, copy, internal linking, and UX signals
  • Backlink strategy: Identifying backlink opportunities, monitoring existing links, and contributing to a white-hat backlink profile
  • Technical SEO: Running audits and ensuring proper indexing, crawlability, speed, structured data, and mobile responsiveness

Key Skills:

  • Demonstrable experience in running and optimising SEO strategies across varied industries
  • Proficiency in industry-standard SEO tools including SEMRush, Ahrefs, Google Search Console, and Google Analytics
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to work in spreadsheets to extract insights
  • Ability to work independently and deliver meaningful insights
  • Experience in implementing or guiding implementation for SEO improvements

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Freelance SEO Specialist Remote (With occasioanl requirement to meet at our Guildford, Surrey HQ) Starting mid-August | 4 days per month | Rate negotiable based on experience Lightflows, a digital agency based in the UK, is looking for a skilled freelance SEO specialist to support and enhance our growing portfolio of client and internal digital projects. This part-time role is ideal for an experienced SEO professional looking for consistent, high-quality work without a full-time commitment.

What we’re looking for We're seeking someone with demonstrable experience in:

  • Running and optimising SEO strategies across varied industries and audiences
  • Using industry-standard SEO tools including SEMRush, Ahrefs, Google Search Console, and Google Analytics
  • Analysing data confidently and working in spreadsheets to extract insights, identify opportunities, and communicate findings clearly

You should be able to work independently, deliver meaningful insights, and implement or guide implementation for SEO wins that improve traffic, ranking, and visibility.

Responsibilities You will be responsible for SEO activities across Lightflows’ own site and client projects. Key duties include:

  • Keyword research: Identifying high-impact keywords to guide content planning and optimisation
  • Performance and rank tracking: Monitoring site and page rankings, keyword performance, and engagement metrics
  • On-page optimisation: Auditing and optimising pages for structure, metadata, copy, internal linking, and UX signals
  • Backlink strategy: Identifying backlink opportunities, monitoring existing links, and contributing to a white-hat backlink profile
  • Technical SEO: Running audits and ensuring proper indexing, crawlability, speed, structured data, and mobile responsiveness

Availability Start date: Mid-August 2025 Commitment: 4 days per month (with potential to increase over time) Compensation Rate: Negotiable depending on experience To apply, please send your CV, availability, and relevant case studies or project examples.