SEO Consultant

This is Gain Ltd Open · verified Sep 16, 2026

Remote Manila Contract Mid-level SEO

Mid-level SEO role at This is Gain Ltd. Remote, Philippines · contract.

Role brief

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What you'll do

Run technical, content, on-page, backlink, competitor, keyword, and tracking audits
Improve pages, metadata, internal links, media, URLs, schema, and content briefs
Resolve speed, Core Web Vitals, mobile, crawl, sitemap, canonical, and HTTPS issues
Grow local and off-page visibility through citations, listings, backlinks, and location pages
Use analytics to spot SEO opportunities, monitor changes, and present business-focused recommendations

What you bring

Bring at least five years of practical SEO work in an agency or in-house setting
Understand technical, on-page, off-page, and local SEO across campaign stages
Work with Google Search Console, GA4, Screaming Frog, SEMrush or Ahrefs, and Looker Studio
Turn data into action, solve problems, and rank work by likely impact
Have permission to work in the Philippines without current or future visa sponsorship

Who this fits

You’ll suit this contract role if you work independently, value autonomy, and can collaborate with strategic and creative specialists. The job is fully remote within the Philippines, with at least three to four hours of GMT overlap required. You’ll work with international clients and may be considered for a longer-term role.

From the employer

ABOUT:

GAIN is a creative-led, insight-driven company that blends data, tech and creativity. We believe the best ideas emerge where intelligence and creativity unite, where insight sparks imagination, and where innovation turns possibility into progress.

We are explorers of new frontiers, shaping bold strategies that move people, brands, and businesses forward. Individually and together, our specialist teams provide the vision, data, and confidence brands and organisations need to make braver, more impactful decisions.

Today as GAIN, we work as a united force, using data to fuel creativity, and technology to unlock new possibilities. As imagineers we don’t just embrace innovation – we engineer it, transforming information into action, and ideas into breakthroughs. 

This is where rebel thinking, smart technology, and data-driven creativity shape the future. Through our five specialist teams: Creative Studio, Conversion, Customer Science, Experience and Performance. Individually, and together, we work to fuel your growth and deliver measurable impact.

THE ROLE

We are a performance-driven digital team looking for a skilled and proactive SEO Consultant to join us on a freelance or contract basis. You’ll be working alongside strategic and creative professionals to support high-impact SEO campaigns across a variety of industries. This role is best suited for someone with a proven track record of executing comprehensive SEO strategies from audit to implementation.

We are actively hiring independent contractors based in the Philippines, ready to take on meaningful, remote work with international clients. You might be a great fit for our network if you're a self-motivated professional who thrives in flexible work environments and values autonomy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

You’ll support a wide range of SEO initiatives with a focus on action completion and performance improvement. Your responsibilities will include:

Initial Setup & Audits

Conduct comprehensive SEO audits (technical, on-page, content, backlink profile)
Perform competitor analysis (keyword gaps, backlink profiles, content opportunities)
Carry out thorough keyword research aligned with user intent and business goals
Review historical performance and identify areas for improvement
Audit current tracking and analytics setup

On-Page SEO

Optimize meta data (titles, descriptions, headers) for CTR and rankings
Improve existing content for keyword integration, readability, and UX
Review and implement enhancements to meet EEAT standards
Refine URL structures, optimize images and videos, and implement schema markup
Develop and implement internal linking strategies
Create briefs for new content, blogs, and page enhancements

Technical SEO

Improve website speed and Core Web Vitals (CWVs)
Ensure mobile responsiveness and optimization
Optimize and submit sitemaps, robots.txt, and manage crawl errors
Address broken links, implement canonical tags, and resolve HTTPS issues

Off-Page & Local SEO

Manage and optimize Google Business Profiles, local citations, and directory listings
Ensure NAP (Name, Address, Phone) consistency across platforms
Identify link-building opportunities, analyze competitors’ backlink strategies
Create and optimize location-specific pages and apply local schema markup
Optimize content with local keyword targeting and implement enhancements to local SEO visibility

Analytics, Strategy & Reporting

Analyze performance through Google Analytics, Search Console, Looker Studio
Identify and disavow toxic backlinks
Monitor industry trends, search algorithm updates, and performance patterns
Uncover and prioritize SEO barriers and high-impact opportunities
Present actionable recommendations aligned with specific business goals

Requirements

5+ years of hands-on SEO experience (agency or in-house)
Strong understanding of technical, on-page, off-page, and local SEO
Familiarity with tools like Google Search Console, GA4, Screaming Frog, SEMrush/Ahrefs, Looker Studio, and others
A data-driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into action
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize based on impact
Bonus: Experience working with clients or cross-functional teams

Right to work in the Philippines – please note that all candidates must have the right to work in the Philippines and must not require sponsorship, now or in the future. We are unable to support visa applications for this role.

HOW YOU’LL WORK:

Rebel Thinking: We don’t accept “good enough”. Rebel Thinking is about curiosity with courage. We make it safe to question assumptions, challenge the obvious, and explore smarter, braver ways forward, even when it feels uncomfortable. This is how new ideas, better products, and real breakthroughs happen.

Make It Happen: “We turn intent into momentum.” Making it Happen is about turning ambition in to action. We move fast, learn fast, and push through obstacles together. Progress beats perfection, and momentum creates impact.

Swarming Our Expertise: “Individually smart. Collectively unstoppable.” Swarming our Expertise means we win together. We commit to developing our expertise so that by combining diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences, we solver harder problems faster and deliver results no single expert could achieve together.

Benefits

100% Remote Work – Work from anywhere in the Philippines
Flexible Hours – Own your time, work when you're most productive but will require at least 3–4 hours Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) time overlap
Global Client Exposure – Work with top international brands and agencies
Professional Growth – Collaborate with other sharp minds across digital strategy, content, and analytics
Potential for Long-Term Hire – If it's a great fit, we're open to growing with you

GAIN Academy:

At GAIN, we invest in our people as seriously as we invest in our clients. The GAIN Academy is our internal learning and development hub, a place to grow your skills, explore new ideas, and take your career in the direction you want. From Leadership and Management development, AI fluency to mentoring, experiential workshops and on-demand learning experiences, the Academy is built around you. Professional development isn't something that happens to you at GAIN, it's something you own.

GAIN is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity