SEO Executive

Leicester, UK (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the content-led SEO workflow for ecommerce content across multiple brands, blending copywriting with keyword-driven optimization and collaboration with SEO, editorial, and external partners to lift organic visibility.

  • Drive on-brand content creation and optimization using keyword insights, audits, and SEO tools to improve page-level rankings.
  • Coordinate with SEO and content teams to develop a roadmap for content optimisation and link-building campaigns.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Create high-quality content across our portfolio of websites, including editorials, on-page copy, category descriptions, metadata, and blog content.
  • Write in each brand’s tone of voice, maintaining consistency across all output.
  • Conduct keyword research and gap analysis to identify content opportunities and optimise existing pages.
  • Use SEO tools and keyword research data to improve and optimise existing content across our websites.
  • Work with the SEO team to build and maintain a content optimisation roadmap.
  • Support content strategy for link building campaigns and new Total Platform client onboarding.
  • Collaborate with internal copywriting teams and external agencies, sharing SEO best practice.
  • Keep stakeholders informed on progress through regular reporting and clear communication.

Requirements

  • Proven SEO experience, in-house or at an agency.
  • Excellent writing skills with a genuine passion for content creation.
  • Experience creating on-brand content informed by keyword research and competitor analysis.
  • Comfortable using tools such as SEMRush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, Search Console, and similar.
  • Experience working on SEO for ecommerce websites.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects under pressure.
  • Up to date with current SEO trends including E-E-A-T, Core Web Vitals, and AI developments.
  • A team player who communicates well at all levels of the business.
  • Must have a flexible attitude and the ability to work under pressure.
  • Working on successful SEO projects for ecommerce sites.
  • Track record of analysing SEO trends and opportunities, providing and implementing recommendations to improve visibility within SERPs.

Preferred

  • Experience with large B2C or fashion/lifestyle eCommerce brands.
  • International SEO experience, including content optimisation across multiple markets and languages.
  • Knowledge of technical SEO fundamentals.
  • Experience managing external agencies.

Benefits

  • 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
  • Company performance based bonus
  • Sharesave scheme
  • On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
  • 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
  • Early VIP access to sale stock
  • Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
  • Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
  • Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
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Enderby, England, GBR
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49%
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0.6%

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