SEO Performance Specialist

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Northamptonshire - UK

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Posted on: 09-11-2025
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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SEO Performance Specialist

Howdens is looking for an SEO Performance Specialist! If youre a data-driven digital marketer with a passion for SEO and performance growth this is your chance to join Howdens the UKs number one trade kitchen supplier.

In this key role youll drive organic visibility lead generation and strategic growth making a measurable impact within a collaborative and forward-thinking digital team. Youll work closely with internal stakeholders and our external SEO agency to deliver ambitious organic performance targets while helping shape the future of Howdens digital presence.

Location: Raunds Northamptonshire

Contract: Full-time 4 days per week on-site

Reporting to: Senior Performance Marketing Manager

What Will You Be Doing as SEO Performance Specialist:

  • Lead and execute Howdens SEO strategy to drive organic growth visibility and design appointment leads.
  • Act as the bridge between marketing content analytics product and brand teams to embed SEO best practices across all digital activity.
  • Manage the day-to-day performance of the external SEO agency ensuring alignment with business goals.
  • Oversee technical SEO improvements including crawl analyses structured data redirects and site optimisations.
  • Conduct keyword research and guide content creation to maximise search visibility and engagement.
  • Maintain and deliver a technical SEO roadmap aligned with organic growth objectives.
  • Monitor SEO performance using SEOClarity GA4 Google Search Console and Screaming Frog and report key insights to senior stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to align SEO with paid media content and merchandising strategies.
  • Champion SEO across the organisation promoting best practices and demonstrating the impact of SEO on business performance.

What do you need to qualify for the SEO Performance Specialist:

Experience & Knowledge:

  • Minimum 3 years experience managing SEO in a large eCommerce or lead-generation environment.
  • Proven track record of driving measurable growth in organic traffic and leads.
  • Strong understanding of both on-page and technical SEO.
  • Experience managing external SEO agencies and leading cross-functional SEO projects.
  • Proficiency with SEO tools such as SEOClarity Google Search Console GA4 and Screaming Frog.

Skills & Abilities:

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills able to influence senior stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical problem-solving and organisational skills.
  • Data-driven mindset translating insights into actionable strategies.

Personal Qualities:

  • Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach.
  • Curious proactive and passionate about SEO innovation.
  • Collaborative commercially astute and confident in championing best practices across teams.

Desirable:

  • Experience with enterprise CMS platforms (e.g. Sitecore).
  • Data analysis skills using Excel Looker Studio or Python.

What can we offer you:

  • Competitive salary and company bonus potential
  • Competitive Pension Plan with a maximum company contribution of 12%
  • 25 days holiday bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
  • Free onsite car parking
  • Subsidised onsite canteen
  • Staff Discount
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Exceptional Reward and Recognition events

About Howdens:

Howdens Joinery is the UKs number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens joinery and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe making us the first choice for more than 460000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn and we have an ambitious growth agenda.

There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That along with a competitive salary development opportunities and exciting rewards are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

How to apply:

When you apply you will need to attach a CV. You will need to activate your account when you apply for this role. Please check your email carefully to ensure that you have completed this step. We are unable to view your application if you have not activated your account. Good luck with your application.

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. Were working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process please email with the job title and location and we will be happy to help you.

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SEO Performance SpecialistHowdens is looking for an SEO Performance Specialist! If youre a data-driven digital marketer with a passion for SEO and performance growth this is your chance to join Howdens the UKs number one trade kitchen supplier.In this key role youll drive organic visibility lead gen...
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Key Skills

  • Linkbuilding
  • SEO Tools
  • Keyword Research
  • Google Analytics
  • CSS
  • Conversion Optimization
  • HTML5
  • SEM
  • Google Search Console
  • SEO
  • Omniture
  • Wordpress

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