Outreach Link-Building Specialist

Outreach Link-Building Specialist

Department: Outreach

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Bedford (Hybrid)

Reporting To: Aimee Waller

Compensation: £27,000 - £33,000 / year

Recently Named Winners of the Best Agency to Work for (Medium) at the UK Culture Awards

We are looking for a new Outreach Link-Building Specialist, to join our award- winning Team, based in Bedford. This position can be either remote or hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days working from home) depending on the successful candidate’s location.

• Employer of the Year for Luton & Bedfordshire at the SME Business Awards 2022.
• SBC Marketing & Services Provider of the Year 2022
• Best Agency Culture (Silver Award) 2022 at the UK Agency Awards
• Best PPC Campaign (Large) at the 2024 UK Search Awards
• Our Head of Paid Media won Rising Star at the 2024 UK Search Awards

Are you looking for a role where your colleagues are bright and engaged, the work is rewarding, and there’s plenty of opportunity for progression?

Receptional are an industry leading, multi award‑winning team of creative and digital marketers. Specialising within the iGaming space we work with well‑known brands across the UK, Europe and North America, providing a range of services from one‑off projects to multi‑channel campaigns.

A major part of our success are the people that work for us. We hire diverse people with potential and enable them to flourish with training and progression. This is a company where you can build a career, we are long‑term focused and reward great performance with clearly defined career progression paths.

We place culture at the centre of our business with an array of annual initiatives ranging from charity to social events. Work / life balance is of utmost importance to us. We believe in providing a supportive and collaborative environment to enable you to reach your full potential.

The Outreach Specialist plays a key role within the Outreach team, delivering strategic link building activity that supports client SEO objectives. This role involves developing and executing outreach campaigns, securing high‑quality backlinks, and managing relationships with publishers and webmasters across various industries, with a particular focus on the iGaming sector.

The role also involves taking ownership of client accounts, reporting on performance, and contributing to strategic planning. The Outreach Specialist is responsible for mentoring junior team members, supporting their development, and contributing to the agency's broader marketing and growth initiatives. Our clients are located across the world, and teams with client‑ownership have the opportunity to travel as part of their roles.

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• At least 1 year’s experience within off‑page (link building).
• A knack for crafting compelling and persuasive written communication.
• Proficiency in using outreach/SEO tools (e.g., Buzzstream or Ahrefs).
• A data‑driven mindset with the ability to establish and track measurable goals.
• Outstanding attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills.
• Previous agency experience and ability to present and communicate to relevant stakeholders.
• Familiarity with AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools (a plus!)

• Experience in digital PR campaigns
• Experience in SEO or content production/optimisation
• Line management experience

We know every agency says “free fruit and beer.” (We’ve got that too, by the way.)

But at Receptional, our benefits are built around something more meaningful: our five core values
. These guide everything we do – from how we support each other, to how we grow as individuals and as a team.

• Weekly all‑agency meetings to keep you in the loop
• Company‑wide quarterly business reviews
• A clear pay framework and role progression through our skills matrix
• Yearly appraisals and weekly 1‑2‑1s
• Profit‑related bonuses paid twice a year, split equally across the team

• Access to Mental Health first aiders
• 6 paid‑for counselling sessions per year
• Annual health checks and flu jabs
• Enhanced maternity &…