Senior SEO Executive 12 Month FTC

Were looking for a Senior SEO Executive to join our UK eCommerce team on a 12 month FTC. Based from NEXT Head Office in Leicestershire!

The Role:

As a Senior SEO Executive you will be a driving force behind NEXTs largest online channel ensuring our products stand out in an ever-evolving digital landscape. Joining our high-performing UK eCommerce team in Leicestershire youll lead optimisation efforts across traditional search engines and pioneering generative AI platforms (GEO).

Youll act as a strategic partner to our online trading teams and senior management taking ownership of specific departments to boost their organic presence. Whether youre deep-diving into data or collaborating with wider marketing squads youll be supported by a team of experts and given the tools to stay at the forefront of search innovation.

What Youll Take On:

• Drive Strategy:Activate the NEXT SEO strategy to maximise organic visibility and high-quality traffic across our sites.
• Identify Opportunities:Conduct proactive keyword research and gap analysis to stay ahead of market trends.
• Innovate:Support GEO and Large Language Model (LLM) optimisation activities to prepare for the future of search.
• Collaborate & Champion:Work closely with internal teams and external agencies acting as an SEO ambassador to ensure best practices are integrated across the business.
• Technical Excellence: Assist with technical projects from raising and fixing bugs to implementing large-scale site enhancements.
• Report & Refine: Generate weekly and monthly reports on key KPIs using insights to manage our backlink profile and ethical link-building efforts.
• Educate:Support the development of wider NEXT teams by sharing knowledge on SEO and GEO best practices.
  

What Youll Bring:

• Proven Expertise:You have a solid background in SEO either in-house or agency-side with a focus on delivering results for eCommerce platforms.
• Technical Proficiency:Youre comfortable using industry tools like SEMRush Lumar Screaming Frog and Search Console to conduct audits and competitor analysis.
• Broader Digital Knowledge: You understand how SEO fits into the wider mix bringing knowledge of other online marketing channels such as PPC and PLAs.
• Adaptability:You stay ahead of the curve with trends like E-E-A-T Core Web Vitals and AI and youre ready to pivot as the search landscape shifts.
• Analytical Mindset:You can turn complex data into clear actionable recommendations that improve visibility within SERPs.
• Communication Skills:Youre a confident communicator who can translate technical SEO concepts for stakeholders at all levels.
• Team Spirit: You bring a positive flexible attitude to the team thriving in a fast-paced environment and working collaboratively to meet deadlines.
  

Join our team and help shape the future of eCommerce for some of the UKs leading brands. If youre ready to take the next step in your career with a fast-paced innovative team wed love to see your portfolio - apply today.

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