Senior SEO Specialist

Digital Marketing at DEPT®: 

• A group of analytical and performance-driven colleagues that will feel like friends in no-time;
• Good vibes: we’re trusting and believe in creative freedom and autonomy;
• If you grow, we grow. That’s why we’ll cheer you on [and support you] with personal coaching, a development plan and budget;
• Projects that work for you as well as the other way around. From short and snappy to more in-depth: whatever fits your ambition;
• Clients that will make you feel like a proud ambassador, like Netflix, Foot Locker & Philips.
• Best of both worlds: the pros of an international leading agency with the energy of your next door agency.

JOB PURPOSE

Calling all Senior SEO Consultants who know how to distill long-term SEO strategies into crystal clear marketing liquid: Our Search Engine Optimisation team is interested in meeting you!

As Senior SEO Consultant, you are a true expert when it comes to getting that #1 organic position in Google. You will be responsible for SEO projects from start to finish. Based on data and with the help of multiple tools you will create long-term SEO strategies, and you will be responsible for extensive technical analysis and creating SEO content strategies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Being end-responsible for the biggest clients and accounts the SEO team has;
• Delegating tasks to other SEO specialists in your client team: teamwork makes the dreamwork;
• Create long-term SEO strategies and work together with the members of the management team;
• Set up and create implementation plans, workflows for clients, but also on internal projects;
• Being the example of the SEO team members and creating a vision of where the SEO team should head towards to.
• Help junior/medior/senior colleagues grow during 1:1 buddy-sessions by answering their questions, giving feedback and set-up a plan.
• Thought leadership by promoting SEO internally at DEPT®, but also at clients to create a support base

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Extensive hands-on experience with SEO, preferably at a digital marketing agency;
• Are experienced with using SEO tooling like Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, MOZ, Semrush etc.;
• Are looking forward to sharing your knowledge with less experienced people in the team, and pushing the SEO proposition within DEPT®;
• Have an excellent command of both Dutch and English, both spoken and written;
• Are analytical, technical, independent and have good communication skills. 

WE OFFER

• The choice to work where you are most productive: whether that is in one of our offices, or abroad for 13 weeks a year. Rather work from home? No problem! We’ll provide you with the best of class materials, such as a high-quality laptop, monitor, work phone and the necessary furniture.
• Everything to focus on your health: from free bootcamp to yoga lessons, mindfulness sessions, mental health services, serious discounts on sport memberships, healthy lunches at the office, and above all: a safe work environment.
• Great fringe benefits; use of OV-bikes, an NS Business Card and many other goodies.
• You can discover even more employee benefits here.
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been named a Great Place To Work in 2023 - in the Netherlands and has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.
• Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.

WHO ARE WE? 

We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean? We are always looking forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating. 

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 30+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems, no matter where you are in the world.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION 

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.