Freelance SEM Specialist
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Position Overview & Specifications
- You choose the rate you feel is fair: Hourly pay up to £55 per hour
- Remote working
- You choose the hours that work for you
Do you have a passion for search engine marketing? Do you dream of working for yourself as a freelancer while also taking your skills on the road? Or perhaps you simply want more time with the family at home?
If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We're looking for Paid Search specialists seeking after-hours or longer-time contracts with ambitious brands across the UK, New Zealand, and Australia. So, if you're ready to ditch the cubicle and embrace the freedom of freelance work, all while exploring some of the world's most exciting destinations, then let's chat!
So what's the gig?
This is not just any Paid Search role - we want superstars with top-notch experience to partner with us and work with a range of exciting startups making a real difference in our world, innovative agencies and ambitious brands. In return, we provide the total freedom that freelancing affords, such as flexible or remote working and hourly or daily rates dictated by you, depending on the length and complexity of a project.
What does it take to join the Glass Octopus team?
We're looking for Paid Search experts with an eye for detail who understand Paid Search from top to bottom and have the skillset to make a real impact. You should be savvy in PPC/SEM software tools such as Google Ads, Bing Ads and other advertising platforms, have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and have a genuine passion for Paid Search.
Experience Required:
- Years of experience: WE DON'T CARE... If you've achieved outstanding results in a short time, we would love to hear from you :)
- Demonstrate Paid Search success stories and results
- Experience in Paid Search campaigns across multiple channels
- Strong experience with SEM tools, such as GA, GTM or SA360 and Google Ads Keyword Planner etc
What can we offer you?
- Freelance work to suit your schedule
- We can pay PAYE, CIS or Ltd companies
- Remote working
- Work with AWESOME brands
- We put you in control of your hourly or daily rate; you choose what you feel is fair to charge for your time
What should I do now?
If you're keen on finding the freedom freelancing affords, either part-time or full-time, we want to hear from you! So apply now, and we'll get back to you ASAP.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Freelance SEM Specialist roles across Glass Octopus Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £55 - £55 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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