SEO Executive

About Cognita

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 21 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled SEO Executive to drive the growth and visibility of our UK schools online. The SEO Executive will lead and execute SEO initiatives across multiple schools, ensuring our schools maintain a strong and competitive presence across Google search results and emerging AI‑driven search platforms such as ChatGPT.

This role focuses on technical optimisation and the creation of high-quality content that enhances brand authority and improves search engine visibility. The ideal candidate will closely monitor changes to Google’s algorithm and identify new opportunities to strengthen organic performance. They will track SEO results against KPIs, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement. Reporting to the Digital Marketing Lead, the SEO Executive will work collaboratively with specialist digital teams across Cognita—including the SEO Specialist, web team, and web developers—to deliver best‑in‑class SEO outcomes.

This is a Permanent, full time position. Hybrid role working 3 days a week in our Central London Office.

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The ideal candidate will bring strong technical SEO expertise, including knowledge of site architecture, crawling, indexing, schema markup, and Core Web Vitals such as loading speed. They will have a solid understanding of on-page SEO, with experience optimising meta tags, headings, URLs, and internal linking, supported by strong copywriting skills. Excellent analytical abilities are essential, enabling the translation of SEO performance data into clear, actionable insights.

Highly organised and capable of managing multiple work streams simultaneously, the candidate will work effectively with various teams and stakeholders to deliver projects successfully. They will have proven experience across both technical and content SEO, be skilled in using tools such as SEMrush and Google Analytics/Search Console, and be confident in presenting performance insights to stakeholders to help shape and inform the wider SEO strategy.

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Private Medical Insurance & Healthcare Cash Plan
• GPPP Pension
• Life Assurance
• 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee discounts site
• Professional subscriptions reimbursement

Please complete your application before the closing date:
25th January 2026.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.

Cognita Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on the school website. Details on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is included within the Application Guidance.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.