LOCATION: Warmley, Bristol
HOURLY PAY: £33,000 - £37,000 per annum
PERMANENT
DAILY TIMES: 08.00-16.30 Mon-Fri (37.5 hours per week)
VACANCY - SEO STRATEGIST
ESS Employment are advertising on behalf of an established client for an SEO Strategist to join their marketing team, which focuses on both Retail and Trade/Professional sectors in the home and garden improvement market. You may also assist with website activities in other areas of the business when needed.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and implement an SEO strategy to improve website performance and search rankings.
- Conduct keyword research to guide blog and content creation.
- Manage website product pages and categories, ensuring they are optimised for search engines.
- Implement relevant People Also Asked (PAA) questions and Product Schema markup to improve SEO.
- Enhance Google credibility through E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness) signals.
- Perform competitor analysis and identify opportunities to fill gaps in SEO strategy.
- Provide regular performance reports using Google platforms such as GA4 and Google Search Console.
- Track user journeys and suggest improvements for conversion rate optimisation (CRO).
- Suggest backlink opportunities and manage internal links to strengthen SEO.
- Monitor changes in SEO practices and algorithm updates to maintain high search rankings.
- Work closely with writers, designers, and the marketing team to ensure SEO goals are met.
Requirements:
- Strong reporting skills, especially using GA4, with an analytical mindset.
- A collaborative team player who adds value to marketing efforts.
- A self-starter with a results-driven approach.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to think ahead.
- At least 3 years of SEO experience (agency or in-house).
- HTML programming knowledge and e-commerce experience are a plus.
- A full, clean driving license with access to a car is required.
Benefits:
- Company pension plan
- 25 days of annual holiday (excluding bank holidays)
- Modern office with great working conditions
- Friendly and supportive colleagues
In order to be considered for the role please email your cv at your earliest convenience
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