Digital Marketing Executive (ads/seo focus)

Job Title: Digital Marketing Executive Location: Darlington (hybrid - 3 days in office minimum) Salary: From £30,000 depending on experience Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

We are looking for a driven and data-led Digital Marketing Executive with a strong focus on paid advertising management and technical SEO . This role is ideal for someone with 2-4 years' experience who wants to take real ownership of performance marketing and play a key role in generating high-quality leads for the our clients.

You'll manage paid campaigns, carry out technical SEO improvements, measure performance through GA4/GTM, and work closely with the wider commercial team to ensure we're consistently reaching the right audiences.

This is an opportunity to play a strategic role in shaping our digital growth while continuing to develop your skills across both PPC and SEO.

• Plan, build and manage Google Ads , Meta Ads , and other paid media campaigns
• Conduct ongoing optimisation including keyword strategy, audience targeting, bidding, creative testing and landing page recommendations
• Implement conversion tracking and ensure accurate attribution through GA4 and Google Tag Manager
• Produce performance reports and provide insight-led recommendations to improve lead quality and ROI

• Conduct regular technical SEO audits
• Identify and resolve sitemap and site performance issues
• Support improvements to Core Web Vitals and overall site speed
• Optimise metadata, structured content and on-page elements based on SEO best practice
• Collaborate with developers to ensure technical changes are implemented effectively

• Monitor key KPIs across paid and organic channels, ensuring accurate data collection and reporting
• Build dashboards and reports to present results and opportunities clearly to internal teams
• Use insights to guide strategy across digital activity

• Work closely with clients to improve lead quality and understand customer behaviour
• Assist in planning digital campaigns aligned with commercial objectives
• Keep up to date with industry changes, best practice and platform updates

• 2-4 years' hands-on experience in digital marketing, with at least one of:
  • Managing PPC campaigns
  • Technical SEO auditing
• Working knowledge of Google Ads, Meta Ads, GA4 and GTM
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Experience in B2B and B2C lead generation
• Understanding of conversion rate optimisation and landing page best practice
• Experience with CMS platforms (e.g. WordPress, Laravel, Shopify etc.)
• Experience using reporting software such as Looker Studio

• Hybrid working options after onboarding period
• Professional development and training budget
• Opportunity to take ownership of key performance channels
• Career progression to management
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

• A Digital Marketing Executive ready to take the next step
• A PPC specialist wanting more exposure to SEO
• An SEO executive keen to expand into paid media
• Someone who enjoys autonomy, problem-solving and working closely with commercial teams
• Birthday Day Off: Enjoy a well-earned day off to celebrate your birthday, on us
• Personal Development Fund: Annual budget to support your learning - whether it's a new qualification, course, or conference
• Creative Fridays: Time set aside each month to explore new tools, platforms or ideas outside of client work
• Paid Volunteering Days: Give back to the community with a day or two each year to volunteer for causes you care about
• Modern Office + An Office Dog: A relaxed, welcoming space with collaborative zones, quiet corners - and a friendly office pup!
• Regular Team Socials: From relaxed lunches, office BBQs and pool competitions to full-on adventures - we like to celebrate wins and unwind as a team
• Free Spotify Subscription: Soundtrack your day with a Premium account on us, whether you're powering through tasks or winding down.
• Extra Days Off at Christmas: A little festive bonus - we close the office for extra time over Christmas, so you can properly switch off.
• Rijo Coffee Machine: Great ideas start with great coffee - enjoy unlimited, bean-to-cup brews, right in the office.
• Latest Equipment: From laptops to monitors, we'll make sure you've got the tools you need to do your best work.

Deadline for applications: Friday 9th January 2026

Please note: We are not accepting unsolicited CVs or approaches from recruitment agencies at this time. Any submissions received will be treated as gifts and will not establish or imply any contractual relationship.

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