At SQ Digital, our team is united by a passion to help our clients grow. With over 20 years of experience, we understand the challenges leaders of businesses face, and we’ve shaped our entire digital marketing consultancy around supporting them. Meet the passionate experts behind our work, combining creativity, strategy and innovation to help businesses grow.
As part of SQ’s digital marketing team, Freddie helps clients improve organic performance through SEO strategies and data-driven insights. He manages a portfolio of client programmes, develops email marketing campaigns to drive engagement and sales, and collaborates with teams to deliver results.
Passionate about continuous learning, this is his first full-time role after university.
Favourite Project:
Working on a new website for ROCCIA, ensuring the go-live process from the old website to the new one went smoothly. This includes 301 redirects, ensuring all pages remain optimised for the correct keyword.
Favourite Marketing Quote:
“Master the topic, the message and the delivery.”
Accreditations:
- BA (Hons) Geography
Hobbies and Interests:
CrossFit, golf and football.
Hannah is a skilled content writer specialising in SEO-driven, engaging content for both B2B and B2C clients. She creates blogs and onsite content, conceptualising fresh ideas to meet diverse client needs.
With a keen eye for detail, she proofreads, quality-checks and uploads content while collaborating across departments to ensure cohesion. Her background includes digital content creation for an accountancy firm, research assistance at Lancaster University and private tutoring in English and History.
Hannah has built up strong research, organisation and time management skills, and with over seven years in hospitality, she excels in creating content that meets the needs and requirements of the customer.
Favourite Project:
Writing for Banks Lyon Jewellers and getting to know the intricacies of luxury retail.
Favourite Marketing Quote:
“The best marketing doesn’t feel like marketing”
Accreditations:
- BA (Hons) English Literature and History (Lancaster University)
- MA History (Lancaster University)
Hobbies and Interests:
I own a beaded jewellery business, where I make jewellery and host events for people to make their own pieces! When I’m not making jewellery, I enjoy reading and other forms of arts and crafts.
Paul is a results-driven marketing strategist with nearly two decades of experience in digital and traditional marketing.
Leading SQ’s digital marketing team, he specialises in SEO, content marketing, PPC and data-driven campaigns, combining technical expertise with creative execution to drive sustainable digital results.
With a background spanning both agency and in-house roles, Paul has worked across multiple industries, and has played a lead role in managing and developing teams.
Paul has a reputation as a strategic thinker who knows how to turn data into marketing campaigns that actually deliver results and fuel consistent client growth. With a passion for digital excellence, he’s dedicated to helping colleagues grow and achieve their potential.
Favourite Project:
It's hard to pick just one project! I've loved working with clients of all sizes from the Ministry of Defence and Vision Express to independent local businesses, each with unique challenges and goals.
Favourite Marketing Quote:
“The aim of marketing is to know and understand the customer so well the product or service fits them and sells itself." - Peter Drucker
Accreditations:
Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing.
Hobbies and Interests:
Martial arts, Lego and buying records.
Jonny is a seasoned designer and front-end developer with 25 years of industry experience. He specialises in website design, development and digital marketing assets, working with tools like WordPress, Figma, Photoshop and Illustrator. His expertise spans UI/UX design, remarketing banners, email templates and website maintenance.
Jonny provides quotes for website projects, designs engaging visuals, develops and modifies website content and ensures optimum functionality. Jonny also manages technical support and handles website and hosting-related issues.
Favourite Project:
It’s hard to pick one, but I love working with the Banks Lyon team and supporting them on a range of strategic digital marketing projects.
Favourite Marketing Quote:
“Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing about.” – Benjamin Franklin
Hobbies and Interests:
Music, film & TV, and guitar.
Amy is a results-driven Account Manager passionate about building lasting client relationships.
With over seven years of experience in digital marketing and a background in retail and customer service, she takes a customer-first approach to crafting and executing tailored digital strategies. Her expertise ensures clients achieve their goals while driving growth and engagement.
Favorite Project:
Managing diverse accounts across industries, from retail to construction and property.
Favorite Quote:
"If you change nothing, nothing will change."
Accreditations:
- BA (Hons) Retail Management & Buying
Hobbies & Interests:
Online shopping and spending quality time with her daughter and son.
Chris specialises in SEO, content writing, email marketing and social media. With a background in IT and marketing, he began his career as a market researcher and planning assistant before pursuing a master’s degree to explore his creative side.
At SQ, he focuses on strategic planning, data analysis and concept creation to drive impactful marketing campaigns. His expertise in keyword research and content strategy helps brands enhance their digital presence effectively.
Favourite Project:
I’m proud of improving Old Hall Caravan Park’s rankings through a targeted local SEO strategy. Additionally, our Lake District blog, with custom content, performed exceptionally well, boosting engagement and visibility.
Favourite Marketing Quote:
“The problem with logic is that it kills off magic.” - Rory Sutherland
Accreditations:
- BSc Management and Information Technology,
- MSc Marketing
Hobbies and Interests:
Board games and Drag Queens.
Nikita is a passionate digital marketer specialising in Pay-per-click (PPC) and organic social strategies. With experience as a sales and marketing intern, a social media intern, an employability coordinator and a teaching coordinator, she brings a diverse skill set to audience engagement and campaign optimisation.
Her strategic mindset ensures impactful and results-driven marketing solutions.
Favourite Project:
Working with the Salon Business Solutions team to achieve x11 return on ad spend (ROAS).
Favourite Marketing Quote:
“It’s hard to find things that won’t sell online.” – Jeff Bezos
Hobbies and Interests:
Badminton, Painting, LoL and Moodeng.
Amanda is a creative content marketer with a passion for storytelling and design. With experience in rebranding, social media and visual content creation, she possesses in-depth knowledge of Word, Canva, Procreate, PowerPoint and InDesign.
Her background in hospitality gives her a unique perspective on audience engagement and brand identity.
Favourite Marketing Quote:
“Without strategy, content is just stuff, and the world has enough stuff.” - Arjun Basu
Accreditations:
BA (Hons) Brand Communications and Advertising
Hobbies and Interests:
Sports, travel and reading.
Favourite Project:
I don’t have a single favourite project, but I love exploring new industries, analysing data to uncover meaningful insights, and using these insights to create strategies that drive the best results for clients.
Favourite Marketing Quote:
“Sell the problem you solve, not the product.”
Accreditations:
Google Skillshop Certified
Hobbies and Interests:
Films, reading, running and video games.
Damian is a data-driven digital marketing specialist at SQ, responsible for creating and managing customer reports that deliver clear, insightful results.
With over a decade at the company, he has progressed from a sales administrator to a key member of the Operations team, overseeing client reporting.
His expertise in data visualisation and analysis ensures that clients gain a deep understanding of their campaign performance through well-structured reporting.
Favourite Project:
Working with a national financial services company to test a new product in the market over a three-month period.
Favourite Marketing Quote:
“Don’t use social media to impress people. Use it to impact people.”
Hobbies and Interests:
Football, gaming and darts.
With a background in digital marketing, design, and website development, Jessica excels at customer relationship management, problem-solving, and innovative thinking.
She has extensive experience in customer-facing roles and ensures clear and consistent client communication, delivering tailored digital solutions to drive digital success.
Favourite Project:
I love the variety that comes with each client. Every project is rewarding, and it’s great to see what we can create together with different challenges that provide fresh perspectives.
Favourite Marketing Quote:
“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” - Walt Disney
Accreditations:
- Marketing and Design BSc Hons Degree
Hobbies and Interests:
Travelling, cruises and walking in the Lake District.
Kamal heads up SQ’s strategic leadership team and provides consultancy and project support to clients. He brings over 30 years of experience in finance, operations, commercial, marketing, and property. He has worked with major organisations such as Compass Group, United Utilities, and The Co-operative Group, bringing entrepreneurial thinking to SQ, the team, and clients.
Starting his career as a finance analyst while studying to become an accountant, Kamal discovered a passion for business partnering and strategy. He has collaborated with senior directors and consultants, including Boston Consulting Group, to drive business growth and improve efficiencies. His expertise includes business development, forecasting, financial and data analysis, and project management.
With a keen ability to spot opportunities and solve complex challenges, Kamal leads with a strategic mindset, ensuring sustainable growth and innovation in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
Favourite Project:
SQ Digital! Helping lead its transformation has been one of the most rewarding and challenging projects I’ve worked on (and am still working on!).
Favourite Marketing Quote:
"If you're not failing now and again, it's a sign you're not doing anything innovative." - Woody Allen
Accreditations:
- BA (Hons) Economics and Finance
- FCCA (Fellowship member of ACCA)
Hobbies and Interests:
Property development, football and travelling.
Ed is a leading specialist in automation, AI-driven solutions and workflow optimisation for digital marketing. With 20 years of computing experience and 15 years in digital marketing, he blends technical expertise with marketing strategy to streamline processes and generate actionable insights.
Proficient in multiple programming languages, Ed leverages AI and data to enhance efficiency and performance. His passion lies in making marketing smarter, faster, and more effective by embracing the latest technology.
Favourite Project:
Building an automated marketing analytics system that saved hours of manual work and made insights instantly actionable.
Favourite Marketing Quote:
“Master AI before AI masters you.” - Dave Waters
Hobbies and Interests:
Computing qualification with years of self-taught expertise in automation, programming and marketing.
Matt specialises in building, maintaining and supporting websites, including hosting and troubleshooting. With expertise in front-end development, he also provides technical support to the team.
His career began in a small digital marketing agency, where he discovered his passion for coding and website development. Originally studying fine art, he later transitioned from a managerial role at a leading national retailer to web development, honing his skills in SEO and technical website management along the way.
Favourite Project:
The SQ website. It was built on robust and agile foundations to ensure we can evolve it quickly, with minimal disruption. I’m also proud of IC Insurance, our first major Oxygen-built website, shaping future projects.
Favourite Marketing Quote:
“It’s not a bug, it’s a feature.”
Accreditations:
- BA (Hons) Fine Art
Hobbies and Interests:
Computers, gaming and cooking.
James has over 10 years of industry experience, starting in technical roles within a web design and development team before progressing into project management, team leadership and now digital operations.
As lead project manager, he oversees day-to-day operations and ensures seamless execution across internal and client projects. With expertise in leadership, technical support, and workflow optimisation, he drives efficiency and strategic growth, streamlining processes to deliver successful digital solutions that enhance business performance and client satisfaction.
Favourite Project:
The development of a new website for St John’s Hospice. It was extra special for our team to deliver a website for such a meaningful organisation in our local area.
Favourite Marketing Quote:
“Marketing is no longer about the stuff you make, but the stories you tell.”
Hobbies and Interests:
Football, tech, business and gaming.
Fraser is a results-driven digital marketing specialist with seven years of experience and a degree in the field. He excels in strategic campaign management, leveraging paid media platforms like Google Ads, Meta Ads and LinkedIn to drive engagement and digital growth.
With a background in both traditional and digital marketing, Fraser previously worked in-house for a UK and international holiday company and has been at SQ for over three years, refining his expertise. His experience spans B2B and B2C marketing, client and agency collaboration and audience targeting. Beyond marketing, his roles as a lifeguard and summer camp worker enhanced his adaptability, teamwork and communication skills.
Favourite Project:
Working closely with Mazuma, restructuring its Meta ads account, providing meaningful results and being able to consult them until they were able to run their account themselves.
Favourite Marketing Quote:
“Creativity is intelligence having fun.”
Accreditations:
- BA (Hons) Marketing
Hobbies and Interests:
Watching Morecambe FC, American Football, F1 and live music.
Kate is an experienced marketing professional specialising in client relationship management, strategy execution, and campaign leadership. As a senior client lead, she oversees client campaigns across diverse industries and serves as the main point of contact for all marketing activities.
With expertise in content creation, digital marketing strategy and project management, Kate ensures campaigns align with business goals. Her problem-solving skills and strong communication make her an invaluable partner in delivering impactful marketing results.
Favourite Project:
Across the board, I’m proud of driving consistent client success, improving rankings, increasing traffic and boosting organic enquiries through technical SEO and high-quality content. I always get a buzz, delivering a strong return on investment for clients.
Favourite Marketing Quote:
“Build something 100 people love, not something 1 million people kind of like.”
Accreditations:
- BA (Hons) English Language & Literature
- Google Analytics and Ads Certifications
Hobbies and Interests:
Reading, puzzles and brain teasers, good food and cocktails, and spending time with my toddler.
Hamish is a meticulous planning and scheduling professional, ensuring tasks are created, assigned and completed efficiently.
He keeps team schedules organised and manageable while proactively tracking task progress to meet deadlines. With strong communication skills, he handles client enquiries, providing assistance or directing them to the right department.
His experience as a buying room assistant refined his organisational skills. At the same time, his background in the leisure industry honed his interpersonal skills, making him adept at handling any situation with confidence and care.
Favourite Project:
All of them! I thoroughly enjoy the various projects I am involved in, working as a team to help make things run as smoothly as they can.
Favourite Marketing Quote:
“Marketing is a contest for people’s attention.” – Seth Godin
Hobbies and Interests:
Gaming, film, gym, football and golf.
We want to hear from dedicated, creative individuals who are passionate about working with small and medium-sized businesses. If you’re looking to take the next step in your digital marketing career, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today.
