SEO Executive

Gleeson Recruitment Group are pleased to be working with a leading retailer to recruit for an SEO Executive on a full time, permanent basis.

Title: SEO Executive

Location: Worcestershire

Salary: up to 30,000

Contract: Perm, full time, hybrid in office 3 days a week

The Role

Gleeson Recruitment Group is partnering with a major Midlands retailer to recruit an SEO Executive. This offers a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring SEO specialist to further develop their expertise and make a significant impact on organic performance.

Responsibilities

- Support the execution of the overarching SEO strategy in day-to-day activities
- Collaborate with internal teams on product launches, new page designs, and content production, ensuring SEO is prioritised
- Conduct regular site crawls using third-party tools (e.g., Screaming Frog, Lumar) to monitor site health
- Provide insights and recommendations for on-page optimisation based on research and analytics
- Identify and address technical SEO issues and improvement areas
- Stay current on SEO trends, search engine guidelines, and updates to continuously enhance SEO performance
- Work closely with content, merchandising, and digital support teams to integrate SEO best practices into all initiatives
- Perform keyword research, monitor rankings, and report performance metrics regularly

Candidate Criteria

- Previous experience in SEO or digital marketing, either in-house or agency-based (1-2 years preferred)
- Solid understanding of technical, on-page, off-page, and content SEO principles
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify opportunities and troubleshoot issues
- Familiarity with Google Analytics 4, Google Search Console, and data visualisation tools (e.g., Looker Studio, PowerBi)
- Proficiency with SEO tools such as Ahrefs, SEMRush, Screaming Frog, Lumar, or equivalent
- Skilled in data interpretation using Excel or Google Sheets, with a focus on clear communication of findings
- Eagerness to learn, with a strong interest in becoming a dedicated SEO expert
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities

Bonus Skills

- Demonstrated success with large-scale SEO audits or campaigns
- Copywriting abilities, especially for SEO-friendly content
- Familiarity with HTML and JavaScript, and their relevance to technical SEO
- Experience identifying keyword opportunities and measuring the effectiveness of SEO changes

This is an excellent role for a detail-oriented digital marketer keen to grow in SEO. Full training and support will be provided by the in-house SEO team and external agencies.

Please apply for more information.

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