Performance Marketing Assistant - Affiliates & SEO (12 month FTC)

Job Introduction

The Performance Marketing Assistant supports the day-to-day execution of performance marketing activity across SEO and Affiliate channels. This is an entry-level role focused on operational delivery, reporting, and campaign support, helping ensure channels run smoothly and efficiently. 

Working closely with the SEO and Affiliate teams, the role assists with campaign administration, partner coordination, reporting, and supporting content initiatives. This position is ideal for someone looking to start their career in digital marketing and gain hands-on experience across multiple performance channels. 

Key Responsibilities 

Campaign & Channel Support 

• Assist with the day-to-day management of SEO and Affiliate marketing activity
• Support the upload, setup, and maintenance of affiliate campaigns, offers, and creatives
• Assist with implementing SEO updates and on-site content changes
• Monitor campaigns and flag any performance or tracking issues

Reporting & Performance Tracking 

• Support the preparation of weekly trade reporting, tracking channel performance against key metrics such as traffic, conversions, and revenue
• Compile weekly and monthly performance reports across SEO and Affiliate channels
• Maintain performance dashboards and reporting spreadsheets
• Assist with basic performance analysis and highlight key trends to the team

Content & AEO/GEO Support 

• Support AEO (Answer Engine Optimisation) and GEO initiatives by assisting with updates and maintenance of inspiration page content
• Help coordinate content updates including metadata, internal linking, and on-page optimisation
• Assist with QA checks to ensure content updates are correctly implemented and aligned with SEO best practice
• Work with the SEO team to maintain content trackers and update schedules

Partner & Stakeholder Coordination 

• Help manage day-to-day communication with affiliate partners and networks
• Assist with onboarding new affiliates and maintaining partner documentation
• Support outreach and administrative tasks related to partnerships and collaborations

Operational & Administrative Support 

• Maintain campaign trackers, partner lists, and performance records
• Ensure affiliate links, codes, and tracking are functioning correctly
• Support with content uploads, QA checks, and website updates
• Assist with ad-hoc marketing tasks and team requests

Skills & Experience 

Essential 

• Interest in digital marketing, SEO, or affiliate marketing
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets and data
• Good communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Desirable 

• Basic understanding of SEO concepts (keywords, rankings, on-page optimisation)
• Familiarity with affiliate marketing platforms or networks
• Experience using Google Analytics, Looker Studio, or similar reporting tools
• Previous internship or marketing experience

Personal Attributes 

• Proactive and eager to learn
• Highly organised and detail-oriented
• Analytical mindset
• Team player with a collaborative approach

What You’ll Gain 

• Hands-on experience across SEO, affiliate marketing, and performance reporting
• Exposure to content optimisation, AEO/GEO initiatives, and digital analytics
• Opportunities to develop core digital marketing and performance analysis skills
• Mentorship and training within a performance marketing team

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