SEO Management Trainee Officer (MTO)

About Us

At Trickle Up Limited we are a UK-based digital marketing agency delivering performance-driven results for clients across multiple sectors. Our SEO practice is growing and we are looking for an SEO Management Trainee Officer who has taken their first steps in search and is ready to build a serious, long-term career in one of the most in-demand skills in digital marketing today.

About the Role

This is a structured trainee role for someone who understands the basics of SEO and wants to grow into a confident, capable SEO professional working on live UK client accounts. You will work alongside experienced SEO strategists, learning the craft through hands-on practice, real client exposure, and continuous mentorship.

You will not be sitting on the sidelines. From day one you will contribute to real work — keyword research, on-page optimisation, content briefs, technical audits, and performance reporting — all with the support and guidance to help you grow quickly.

What You Will Do

1. Support the SEO team in executing on-page optimisation tasks across live UK client websites
2. Conduct keyword research using tools such as Semrush, Ahrefs, or Google Keyword Planner under senior guidance
3. Assist with technical SEO audits — identifying issues related to site speed, crawlability, indexation, broken links, and Core Web Vitals
4. Help build and update SEO content briefs for articles, landing pages, and service pages
5. Monitor and report on keyword rankings, organic traffic, and performance metrics using Google Search Console and GA4
6. Support internal linking strategies and metadata optimisation across client websites
7. Research competitor websites and backlink profiles to identify opportunities
8. Assist with link building activities including outreach research and prospect list building
9. Use AI-powered SEO tools to accelerate research, content optimisation, and reporting tasks
10. Stay updated on Google algorithm changes, AI Overviews, and evolving search behaviour and share learnings with the team
11. Collaborate with the content, web development, and design teams to implement SEO recommendations effectively

What We Are Looking For

1. A degree in Marketing, Business, IT, or a related field
2. 6 months to 1.5 years of exposure to SEO — through a previous role, internship, freelance projects, or self-directed learning
3. Basic understanding of how search engines work — crawling, indexing, and ranking
4. Familiarity with at least one SEO tool — Semrush, Ahrefs, Ubersuggest, Moz, or similar
5. Basic understanding of on-page SEO — meta titles, descriptions, heading structure, and keyword placement
6. Comfortable working with Google Search Console and Google Analytics at a basic level
7. Strong written English — you can write clearly, professionally, and with purpose
8. Curious, self-motivated, and genuinely passionate about search and digital marketing
9. Organised with strong attention to detail
10. Comfortable learning new tools and adapting quickly

Nice to Have

1. Google Analytics or Google Search Console certification
2. Any completed SEO course — Semrush Academy, HubSpot, Ahrefs Academy, or similar
3. Basic understanding of HTML — enough to communicate effectively with developers
4. Experience writing SEO-optimised content
5. Familiarity with WordPress or any CMS platform
6. Awareness of how AI Overviews and SGE are changing search behaviour

What You Will Learn

During your MTO period you will develop hands-on proficiency in:

1. Full technical SEO auditing using Screaming Frog and Semrush
2. Keyword research frameworks and content gap analysis
3. On-page optimisation and schema markup implementation
4. Content strategy for search — briefs, pillar pages, and topic clusters
5. Link building strategy and digital PR fundamentals
6. Performance reporting using GA4 and Google Search Console
7. AI-powered SEO workflows using tools such as Surfer SEO and Semrush AI
8. Understanding of AI Overviews and how they are reshaping organic search

What Happens After the MTO Period

At the end of your MTO period your performance will be reviewed against clearly defined milestones. Strong performers who demonstrate consistent delivery, initiative, and growth will be confirmed into a full SEO Executive role with increased client ownership, expanded responsibilities, and a salary review.

Why Join Us

1. Real client exposure from day one — live UK websites, real rankings, real results
2. Structured mentorship from experienced SEO professionals
3. Clear growth path from MTO to SEO Executive to SEO Strategist
4. A team that stays ahead of the curve on AI, search, and digital trends
5. A fast-paced, ambitious environment that rewards those who show up and deliver