Current Vacancy – Search Engine Optimisation Consultant

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

Job Title:

Search Engine Optimisation Consultant – Permanent or Contract

Inspiration Marketing based in Dun Laoghaire are looking for an SEO Consultant to join our Internet Marketing Team. Inspiration is one of the leading award-winning Online Marketing Agency in Ireland working with Blue Chip, Government and a range of SME clients.

Responsibilities:

  • You will work closely with the Project Manager and Web Developer in optimising all Inspirations’ client web sites with input into the technical / back end re-architecting of these sites to improve search engine rankings.
  • You will be expected to take ownership of all your own projects from initial keyword research through to implementation and ongoing client support. You must be a motivated self-starter, genuinely interested and even passionate about search engine optimization. You will have the capability of delivering on schedule while working to tight deadlines in a very commercially focused agency.
  • In addition to managing the implementation of client SEO projects you may (subject to skills) provide back-up to our current web developer on web development (HTML) projects as workload demands.
  • Specifically you will be specialist in
    • On page optimization via Meta Tagging, alt tags, robots.txt. google sitemap, contant oprimisation, internal linking structures etc
    • Off site optimization via implementation of programmes for | Directory & Article submissions | Blogs | Link exchanges | Social media marketing | PR & press release postings.
    • Seo analysis and audit of client websites
    • Keyword research  and associated software tools

Technical skills required:

  • Website Build – HTML, W3C, SEO optimisation toolsets
  • Appreciation of web analytics software and techniques
  • Experience in PPC campaigns and/or Google Adsense / Adwords / Analytics programs
  • HTML essential. Dreamweaver, Fireworks desirable.
  • Experience of implementing SEO programmes essential.
  • Familiarity with common Content Management Systems e.g. WordPress, Contribute , Joomla
  • Understanding of PHP, MySQL, and database applications is desirable.

Person skills required:

  • Genuinely passionate about search engine optimization.
  • Strong communication skills and good attention to detail. Someone who wants to see a project through to completion
  • Ability to cope with competing demands and to prioritise tasks and work on multiple projects
  • Excellent time management
  • Good client management skills
  • Capable of working independently and as part of the project team
  • Capable of hands on problem-solving, with ability to generate ideas and solutions

Desired skills:

  • Strong knowledge of current search engine marketing techniques is a must
  • Degree level qualification but suitable experience will be considered
  • Demonstrable experience of working within a SEO role for at least 2 years
  • Ability to effectively and confidently communicate to clients and colleagues at all levels including technical and marketing managers and directors

Location: Dun Laoghaire, Dublin
Payment: Annual Salary Euro 30,000 – Euro 40,000 STE
Contact: Derek Leahy
Email:
derek@inspiration.ie Tel: 01 230 3184 or 087 661 3711

We do not require the assistance of recruitment agencies / consultancies.

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