Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Digital Marketing Specialist to join our growing, award-winning marketing agency in Uckfield.
This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role, ideally suited to someone with at least three years’ experience in a digital marketing or agency environment, who enjoys applying strategy as well as shaping it.
You will work directly with established SME business owners, delivering structured, commercially focused digital marketing that genuinely improves visibility, enquiries, and business confidence.
About Growth by Design
Growth by Design is a multi-award-winning digital marketing agency based in Mid-Sussex. We work with growth-focused SME business owners who want marketing that supports the real performance of their business - not vanity metrics or noise.
Our clients value clear thinking, structured plans, and practical delivery. We provide SEO (Search Engine Optimisation), AIO (AI Optimisation) and GEO (Generative Engine Optimisation), PPC, content creation marketing, website optimisation, email marketing and social media management services.
We are a friendly, professional team of marketing consultants, digital marketers, designers, developers, and videographers, and we care deeply about delivering high-quality work that helps our clients genuinely succeed!
Why This Is a Great Role
- You will work on marketing that directly affects client performance, not abstract campaigns
- You’ll help shape strategy and apply it, with support from experienced colleagues
- You’ll build meaningful, long-term client relationships rather than one-off tasks
- The role is varied, commercially grounded, and genuinely valued by clients
- You’ll also contribute to the marketing of Growth by Design and our sister businesses
This is work that matters, and clients regularly tell us how much difference it makes.
The Role
This is a hands-on Digital Marketing Specialist role within a professional agency environment.
You will manage your own workload, communicate regularly with clients, and take responsibility for outcomes, not just task completion.
Support is always available, but we are looking for someone who already brings a good level of autonomy, judgement, and practical expertise.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver SEO activity including keyword research, on-page optimisation, content improvement, and reporting
- Manage PPC campaigns across Google Ads, Meta Ads and LinkedIn Ads
- Write SEO/AIO/GEO-focused blog content, landing pages, and website copy
- Plan, create, and schedule social media content aligned to client objectives
- Support AIO and GEO initiatives, helping clients structure content for AI-driven search
- Update and optimise WordPress websites including content, pages, metadata, and layout adjustments
- Use tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush or similar to interpret performance
- Act as a day-to-day client contact, building strong working relationships through clear communication
Essential Experience and Skills
- Minimum three years’ experience in digital marketing (agency experience strongly preferred)
- Proven hands-on experience across SEO, PPC, content marketing, email marketing and social media
- Comfortable working within WordPress environments
- Experience using SEO and analytics tools such as SEMrush, Ahrefs or Google Analytics
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Well organised, reliable, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Client-focused mindset with a sense of ownership and accountability
Desirable (but Not Essential)
- Marketing qualification such as CIM, DMI or similar
- Experience with AI optimisation, GEO, or structured content for AI-driven search
- Graphic design skills using Canva, Adobe or similar tools
- Ability to support sales conversations, account growth or networking activity
- Basic video or multimedia content experience
Pay, Benefits and Working Arrangements
- Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 per year, depending on experience and capability
- Commission scheme for introduced business
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm (35 hours per week)
- No weekend working
Location requirement:
You must be able to travel easily to our Uckfield office for a minimum of two days per week (typically Tuesday and Thursday). More office time may be required for client or team meetings. Full-time office-based working is also welcome.
How to Apply
Please apply with your CV and a short covering note outlining your digital marketing experience, particularly within an agency environment.
If you can include examples of SEO, PPC or digital marketing results, we would be pleased to see them.
Expected start date: February 2026
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in East Sussex, TN22 1QG
