Source: https://deftridge.com/jobs/seo-specialist/united-kingdom/ Title: SEO Specialist jobs in the United Kingdom | Deftridge Summary: 50 part-time SEO Specialist tasks in the United Kingdom, from £23 to £52 an hour. Typical rate £30 an hour; median market wage £21. Rate shown up front. United Kingdom · **Updated November 4, 2026** # Part-time SEO Specialist jobs in United Kingdom 50 open SEO Specialist tasks are listed for the United Kingdom, from £23 to £52 an hour. The typical rate for a senior SEO Specialist here is **£30 an hour**, built from a market median wage of £20.59. At five hours a week that is about **£650 a month**. **£30/hr** typical rate, senior level **£20.59/hr** market median wage **£23–£52** range of open task rates **50** open tasks tied to United Kingdom or remote in United Kingdom ## Open SEO Specialist tasks in United Kingdom Remote tasks and tasks tied to a city in United Kingdom. [See all 50](https://deftridge.com/jobs/#role=seo-specialist&place=united-kingdom) Bundle Posted Nov 4 ### [Content Brief Writing for SEO · Biotech](https://deftridge.com/job/content-brief-writing-for-seo-london-dt-1204058/) Manager · SEO Specialist Specialty pharma company in diagnostics · 5,000+ employees **£43–£49** / hour About £370–£550 a month - 8–12 h a month - Hybrid · London - Starts within 7 days - Top 25% for the role [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/content-brief-writing-for-seo-london-dt-1204058/) One-off Posted Nov 4 ### [Keyword Research and Topic Map](https://deftridge.com/job/keyword-research-and-topic-map-london-dt-2161307/) Senior · SEO Specialist Series C digital wealth platform for travel companies · 501–1,000 employees **£36–£44** / hour About £240–£560 in total - about 10 h in total - Hybrid · London - Starts next week [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/keyword-research-and-topic-map-london-dt-2161307/) One-off Posted Nov 4 ### [Site Migration SEO Plan](https://deftridge.com/job/site-migration-seo-plan-united-kingdom-dt-3849177/) Manager · SEO Specialist Series A mobile games company · 51–200 employees **£36–£46** / hour About £330–£740 in total - about 13 h in total - Remote · United Kingdom - Starts within 2 weeks [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/site-migration-seo-plan-united-kingdom-dt-3849177/) Bundle Posted Nov 4 ### [On-Page Optimisation Sprint · SaaS](https://deftridge.com/job/on-page-optimisation-sprint-united-kingdom-dt-6431719/) Specialist · SEO Specialist Series B workflow automation company for logistics teams · 201–500 employees **£24–£28** / hour About £210–£420 a month - 8–16 h a month - Remote · United Kingdom - Starts within 7 days [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/on-page-optimisation-sprint-united-kingdom-dt-6431719/) One-off Posted Nov 3 ### [Local SEO Setup (Google Business Profile)](https://deftridge.com/job/local-seo-setup-united-kingdom-dt-9283163/) Senior · SEO Specialist Series C direct-to-consumer brand for children's clothing · 201–500 employees **£33–£37** / hour About £140–£280 in total - about 6 h in total - Remote · United Kingdom - Starts within 7 days [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/local-seo-setup-united-kingdom-dt-9283163/) One-off Posted Oct 26 ### [Backlink Profile Review · Retail](https://deftridge.com/job/backlink-profile-review-united-kingdom-dt-7602006/) Manager · SEO Specialist Omnichannel retailer selling outdoor gear · 201–500 employees **£43–£52** / hour About £190–£380 in total - about 6 h in total - Remote · United Kingdom - Starts within 7 days - Top 25% for the role - 10 interested [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/backlink-profile-review-united-kingdom-dt-7602006/) One-off Posted Oct 27 ### [Technical SEO Audit](https://deftridge.com/job/technical-seo-audit-united-kingdom-dt-6315821/) Specialist · SEO Specialist Series B cybersecurity software company for HR teams · 51–200 employees **£28–£32** / hour About £240–£480 in total - about 12 h in total - Remote · United Kingdom - Starts within 7 days - Shortlisting [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/technical-seo-audit-united-kingdom-dt-6315821/) Bundle Posted Nov 3 ### [Content Brief Writing for SEO](https://deftridge.com/job/content-brief-writing-for-seo-london-dt-3318961/) Senior · SEO Specialist Publishing house covering technology · 201–500 employees **£36–£47** / hour About £330–£500 a month - 8–12 h a month - Hybrid · London - Starts within 2 weeks - Top 25% for the role [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/content-brief-writing-for-seo-london-dt-3318961/) Bundle Posted Oct 30 ### [Content Brief Writing for SEO](https://deftridge.com/job/content-brief-writing-for-seo-london-dt-9678053/) Manager · SEO Specialist Packaged-food brand in cleaning products · 201–500 employees **£43–£50** / hour About £370–£560 a month - 8–12 h a month - Hybrid · London - Starts within 7 days - Top 25% for the role [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/content-brief-writing-for-seo-london-dt-9678053/) ### All 50 open SEO Specialist tasks for United Kingdom Newest first, with the hourly range and where the work is done. - [Content Brief Writing for SEO](https://deftridge.com/job/content-brief-writing-for-seo-london-dt-1204058/)£43-£49/hr · hybrid in London - [Keyword Research and Topic Map](https://deftridge.com/job/keyword-research-and-topic-map-london-dt-2161307/)£36-£44/hr · hybrid in London - [Site Migration SEO Plan](https://deftridge.com/job/site-migration-seo-plan-united-kingdom-dt-3849177/)£36-£46/hr · remote in the UK - [On-Page Optimisation Sprint](https://deftridge.com/job/on-page-optimisation-sprint-united-kingdom-dt-6431719/)£24-£28/hr · remote in the UK - [Local SEO Setup (Google Business Profile)](https://deftridge.com/job/local-seo-setup-united-kingdom-dt-9283163/)£33-£37/hr · remote in the UK - [Backlink Profile Review](https://deftridge.com/job/backlink-profile-review-united-kingdom-dt-7602006/)£43-£52/hr · remote in the UK - [Technical SEO Audit](https://deftridge.com/job/technical-seo-audit-united-kingdom-dt-6315821/)£28-£32/hr · remote in the UK - [Content Brief Writing for SEO](https://deftridge.com/job/content-brief-writing-for-seo-london-dt-3318961/)£36-£47/hr · hybrid in London - [Content Brief Writing for SEO](https://deftridge.com/job/content-brief-writing-for-seo-london-dt-9678053/)£43-£50/hr · hybrid in London - [Content Brief Writing for SEO](https://deftridge.com/job/content-brief-writing-for-seo-united-kingdom-dt-7111603/)£27-£32/hr · remote in the UK - [Content Brief Writing for SEO](https://deftridge.com/job/content-brief-writing-for-seo-united-kingdom-dt-7162340/)£34-£41/hr · remote in the UK - [Keyword Research and Topic Map](https://deftridge.com/job/keyword-research-and-topic-map-newcastle-upon-tyne-dt-8346217/)£23-£27/hr · hybrid in Newcastle upon Tyne - [Content Brief Writing for SEO](https://deftridge.com/job/content-brief-writing-for-seo-united-kingdom-dt-6020737/)£33-£39/hr · remote in the UK - [On-Page Optimisation Sprint](https://deftridge.com/job/on-page-optimisation-sprint-london-dt-6731055/)£44-£48/hr · hybrid in London - [Content Brief Writing for SEO](https://deftridge.com/job/content-brief-writing-for-seo-united-kingdom-dt-9169849/)£32-£41/hr · remote in the UK - [Site Migration SEO Plan](https://deftridge.com/job/site-migration-seo-plan-united-kingdom-dt-6901026/)£39-£44/hr · remote in the UK - [Content Brief Writing for SEO](https://deftridge.com/job/content-brief-writing-for-seo-united-kingdom-dt-7348362/)£23-£29/hr · remote in the UK - [Local SEO Setup](https://deftridge.com/job/local-seo-setup-united-kingdom-dt-8639633/)£38-£47/hr · remote in the UK - [On-Page Optimisation Sprint](https://deftridge.com/job/on-page-optimisation-sprint-united-kingdom-dt-8758867/)£33-£39/hr · remote in the UK - [Content Brief Writing for SEO](https://deftridge.com/job/content-brief-writing-for-seo-manchester-dt-2112238/)£34-£38/hr · hybrid in Manchester - [Keyword Research and Topic Map (Ahrefs)](https://deftridge.com/job/keyword-research-and-topic-map-glasgow-dt-8303068/)£30-£37/hr · hybrid in Glasgow - [Content Brief Writing for SEO (Ahrefs)](https://deftridge.com/job/content-brief-writing-for-seo-worcester-dt-8443439/)£23-£28/hr · on site in Worcester - [On-Page Optimisation Sprint](https://deftridge.com/job/on-page-optimisation-sprint-newport-dt-2697402/)£33-£41/hr · hybrid in Newport - [On-Page Optimisation Sprint](https://deftridge.com/job/on-page-optimisation-sprint-united-kingdom-dt-1236160/)£28-£34/hr · remote in the UK - [On-Page Optimisation Sprint](https://deftridge.com/job/on-page-optimisation-sprint-united-kingdom-dt-3258052/)£23-£30/hr · remote in the UK - [Backlink Profile Review (Ahrefs)](https://deftridge.com/job/backlink-profile-review-united-kingdom-dt-5512492/)£36-£42/hr · remote in the UK - [Content Brief Writing for SEO](https://deftridge.com/job/content-brief-writing-for-seo-united-kingdom-dt-1529576/)£33-£41/hr · remote in the UK - [Content Brief Writing for SEO](https://deftridge.com/job/content-brief-writing-for-seo-bournemouth-dt-3104132/)£23-£27/hr · hybrid in Bournemouth - [Content Brief Writing for SEO](https://deftridge.com/job/content-brief-writing-for-seo-london-dt-4773367/)£39-£45/hr · hybrid in London - [Keyword Research and Topic Map (Ahrefs)](https://deftridge.com/job/keyword-research-and-topic-map-united-kingdom-dt-5579280/)£38-£43/hr · remote in the UK - [Backlink Profile Review](https://deftridge.com/job/backlink-profile-review-united-kingdom-dt-6778374/)£35-£41/hr · remote in the UK - [Content Brief Writing for SEO (Ahrefs)](https://deftridge.com/job/content-brief-writing-for-seo-maidstone-dt-8451027/)£34-£41/hr · hybrid in Maidstone - [Backlink Profile Review](https://deftridge.com/job/backlink-profile-review-london-dt-9665338/)£38-£43/hr · hybrid in London - [Technical SEO Audit](https://deftridge.com/job/technical-seo-audit-united-kingdom-dt-2151094/)£33-£39/hr · remote in the UK - [On-Page Optimisation Sprint (Ahrefs)](https://deftridge.com/job/on-page-optimisation-sprint-united-kingdom-dt-4739556/)£28-£34/hr · remote in the UK - [On-Page Optimisation Sprint](https://deftridge.com/job/on-page-optimisation-sprint-london-dt-9463224/)£36-£44/hr · hybrid in London - [Technical SEO Audit](https://deftridge.com/job/technical-seo-audit-united-kingdom-dt-4283757/)£34-£41/hr · remote in the UK - [Keyword Research and Topic Map](https://deftridge.com/job/keyword-research-and-topic-map-wolverhampton-dt-7376212/)£36-£47/hr · hybrid in Wolverhampton - [Content Brief Writing for SEO (Ahrefs)](https://deftridge.com/job/content-brief-writing-for-seo-cambridge-dt-2235642/)£27-£33/hr · on site in Cambridge - [Content Brief Writing for SEO (Ahrefs)](https://deftridge.com/job/content-brief-writing-for-seo-united-kingdom-dt-9604429/)£28-£34/hr · remote in the UK - [Content Brief Writing for SEO](https://deftridge.com/job/content-brief-writing-for-seo-united-kingdom-dt-2385310/)£32-£39/hr · remote in the UK - [On-Page Optimisation Sprint](https://deftridge.com/job/on-page-optimisation-sprint-manchester-dt-4186494/)£32-£40/hr · hybrid in Manchester - [On-Page Optimisation Sprint (Ahrefs)](https://deftridge.com/job/on-page-optimisation-sprint-united-kingdom-dt-4103614/)£33-£39/hr · remote in the UK - [Keyword Research and Topic Map](https://deftridge.com/job/keyword-research-and-topic-map-united-kingdom-dt-1134604/)£37-£48/hr · remote in the UK - [Content Brief Writing for SEO](https://deftridge.com/job/content-brief-writing-for-seo-belfast-dt-7659456/)£32-£41/hr · hybrid in Belfast - [Keyword Research and Topic Map](https://deftridge.com/job/keyword-research-and-topic-map-edinburgh-dt-1176878/)£41-£48/hr · on site in Edinburgh - [Keyword Research and Topic Map (Ahrefs)](https://deftridge.com/job/keyword-research-and-topic-map-united-kingdom-dt-9106315/)£38-£46/hr · remote in the UK - [Content Brief Writing for SEO](https://deftridge.com/job/content-brief-writing-for-seo-london-dt-7301713/)£37-£42/hr · hybrid in London - [On-Page Optimisation Sprint](https://deftridge.com/job/on-page-optimisation-sprint-coventry-dt-2301473/)£28-£35/hr · hybrid in Coventry - [Content Brief Writing for SEO](https://deftridge.com/job/content-brief-writing-for-seo-united-kingdom-dt-5627187/)£24-£29/hr · remote in the UK ## What SEO Specialist pays in United Kingdom Employee wage percentiles for the role. Contractors on Deftridge earn more than the median because they carry their own costs. | Percentile | Per hour | 5 h a week, per month | Full time, per year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 10th | £15.50 | £340 | £32,200 | | 25th | £17.18 | £370 | £35,700 | | Median | £20.59 | £450 | £42,800 | | 75th | £26.52 | £570 | £55,200 | | 90th | £33.77 | £730 | £70,200 | Source: Office for National Statistics, 2026p; aged to October 2026 with a wage index and calibrated on posted pay. [Method](https://deftridge.com/rates/methodology/). ### Deftridge rate by level | Level | Per hour | Per month at 5 h/week | | --- | --- | --- | | Specialist | £25 | £540 | | Senior | £30 | £650 | | Manager | £35 | £760 | ### About this role Audits, keyword plans and on-page fixes that move organic traffic. Usual tools: Ahrefs, Semrush, Search Console, Screaming Frog. [All SEO Specialist rates by country](https://deftridge.com/jobs/seo-specialist/) ## Working on the side in United Kingdom What to check before you take a task next to a full-time job. Orientation only; none of it is legal or tax advice. Checked on official pages, November 2026 - For tax year 2026 to 2027, self-employed Class 4 National Insurance is 6% on profits over £12,570 up to £50,270 and 2% on profits over £50,270. [Source](https://www.gov.uk/self-employed-national-insurance-rates) - Class 2 National Insurance does not have to be paid: with profits of £7,105 or more it is treated as paid; below that, voluntary Class 2 is £3.65 a week for 2026 to 2027. [Source](https://www.gov.uk/self-employed-national-insurance-rates) - Self Assessment: the online tax return is due by 31 January after the tax year; a second payment deadline of 31 July applies when payments on account are made; a person who needs to file and has not before must tell HMRC by 5 October. [Source](https://www.gov.uk/self-assessment-tax-returns/deadlines) Your recruiter walks through these points with you before you accept a task. [Read the guides](https://deftridge.com/guides/) ## SEO Specialist rates nearby - [London 37 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/seo-specialist/london/) - [North West 30 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/seo-specialist/north-west/) - [West Midlands 31 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/seo-specialist/west-midlands/) - [South East 29 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/seo-specialist/south-east/) - [Yorkshire and The Humber 28 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/seo-specialist/yorkshire-and-the-humber/) - [East of England 29 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/seo-specialist/east-of-england/) - [South West 29 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/seo-specialist/south-west/) - [East Midlands 28 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/seo-specialist/east-midlands/) - [Scotland 30 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/seo-specialist/scotland/) - [Wales 29 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/seo-specialist/wales/) ## Other Marketing & Content roles in United Kingdom - [Fractional CMO £95/hr typical · 52 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/fractional-cmo/united-kingdom/) - [Content Lead £45/hr typical · 39 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/content-lead/united-kingdom/) - [B2B Content Writer £30/hr typical · 23 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/b2b-content-writer/united-kingdom/) - [Paid Ads Specialist £30/hr typical · 30 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/paid-ads-specialist/united-kingdom/) - [Email & Lifecycle Marketer £30/hr typical · 16 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/email-and-lifecycle-marketer/united-kingdom/) - [LinkedIn Ghostwriter £30/hr typical · 10 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/linkedin-ghostwriter/united-kingdom/) - [Case Study Writer £35/hr typical · 10 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/case-study-writer/united-kingdom/) - [Product Marketing Manager £35/hr typical · 36 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/product-marketing-manager/united-kingdom/) ## Questions about pay, fees and privacy The same rules apply to every task, so they live on two pages: [Pricing](https://deftridge.com/pricing/) explains the 15% fee, prepayment and when you are paid; [How it works](https://deftridge.com/how-it-works/) covers matching, what a company sees and side work next to a job.