Senior SEO Specialist

About 9H

9H is a creative-tech company that builds the systems, brands and digital experiences that power modern businesses. We combine strategy, creativity and technology to turn ideas into real results, helping our clients work faster, smarter and with more confidence as they scale.

Headquartered in Malta (EU), with delivery and commercial teams across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, we work with ambitious, forward-thinking clients, including leading brands across the region. We're growing with intention, focused on simplicity, sustainability and building work that lasts.

We value people who are curious, proactive and take ownership of what they do. In return, we offer an environment where you're trusted to do your best work, supported to grow your skills, and encouraged to build a career that fits your life, not the other way around.

The Role

We're looking for an SEO Specialist to support the delivery of search engine optimisation across a portfolio of the Group's clients, working closely  and reporting to the Head of SEO.

This is a hands-on role focused on delivery and keeping work on schedule. You'll help carry out SEO activities, including content strategy, keyword strategy and link building, to grow rankings across all major search networks, while maintaining the content and campaign calendars that keep optimisation work moving across accounts and ensure deliverables land on time.

The ideal candidate is organised, detail-oriented and a clear communicator, comfortable juggling concurrent client schedules, with a genuine interest in SEO and a willingness to learn and grow within a fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

Scheduling & Campaign Planning

• Owning the scheduling and prioritisation of all SEO-related tasks for the Head of SEO and wider SEO team, ensuring resources are allocated effectively and work is delivered according to business impact, client priorities, and deadlines.
• Maintaining content and editorial calendars and supporting publication timelines
• Sequencing keyword research, content-refresh cycles and link-building tasks so work is delivered in a logical, prioritised order
• Scheduling recurring technical audits and performance reviews, and aligning activity with each client's wider marketing calendar and seasonal search trends
• Coordinating the content production schedule with writers, designers and stakeholders — assigning briefs, setting draft and publication dates, and tracking dependencies
• Using project management tools to log progress and keep delivery on schedule

SEO Strategy & Optimisation

• Supporting the development and execution of SEO strategies aligned with client goals, under the direction of the Head of SEO
• Assisting with keyword research, competitor analysis and identifying opportunities to improve organic visibility and rankings
• Optimising on-page elements - content, meta tags, headings and internal linking — for targeted keywords
• Helping execute off-page activity such as link building, content promotion and outreach, phased to support campaign timelines
• Supporting the delivery of SEM campaigns across Google, Yahoo and Bing to maximise ROI
  

Technical SEO

• Assisting with website audits, site architecture, URL structure, page-load speed and mobile optimisation
• Supporting scheduled audit cycles and working with developers or webmasters to implement technical changes within agreed timeframes
• Helping ensure websites comply with search engine guidelines
• Monitoring SEO performance using analytics tools and tracking key metrics
• Preparing reports on a regular cadence — weekly, monthly and quarterly — covering organic traffic, rankings, conversions and ROI

Collaboration & Communication

• Working closely with colleagues and the Head of SEO, sharing updates and supporting day-to-day coordination across concurrent client schedules
• Supporting client communication, helping prepare scheduled campaign updates, contributing to strategy discussions and helping address client questions
• Aligning shared calendars with content, social and web development teams for a cohesive, integrated approach

Learning & Improvement

• Keeping up to date with the latest SEO trends, algorithm updates and best practices
• Researching and evaluating new tools and techniques, and sharing findings with the team
• Flagging areas for improvement and supporting adjustments to strategy, schedules and tactics

What We're Looking For

Skills & Attributes

• Strong organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to keep multiple client schedules on track
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach
• An analytical mindset, comfortable working with performance data
• A genuine interest in SEO and digital marketing
• Proactive and reliable, takes ownership of tasks
• Willingness to learn and develop within the role
• Previous experience in an SEO, digital marketing or content support role
• Familiarity with SEO and analytics tools such as Google Analytics and Search Console
  

Requirements

• Based in Malta (this role may require occasional in-person collaboration with the team)
• Fluent in English

Why Join 9H?

At 9H, growth isn't about hustle culture. It's about doing better work, building smarter systems, and creating a future we're proud of.

• Be part of a supportive, diverse and collaborative team
• Take real ownership of your work and see the impact you create
• Work in a flexible environment that values focus and autonomy
• Learn and grow in a modern, tech-enabled business
• Contribute to a company focused on long-term sustainability, not short-term wins
• Build a career with clarity, purpose and direction