SEO Executive
Salary up to £33,000
Location
Manchester
Purpose
Due to the genuine growth of the performance marketing team at BrightHR, an exciting new role is available for a passionate, analytical, and highly organised SEO Executive.
This role is focussed across the 4 core pillars of SEO activity (content, on-page, off page and tech) and is ultimately responsible for contributing to the non-paid lead target. While based in the UK, this is an internationally collaborative role, sharing learnings and insights with colleagues to ensure we’re maximising value in everything we do.
You’ll work with the UK SEO Manager and the wider SEO team to deliver results through a test and learn approach, in a constantly evolving search landscape.
Hours of work
Monday – Friday 9am – 5:30pm
Day-to-day responsibilities include but are not limited to the below:
Develop and execute effective SEO strategies to drive organic traffic and improve website rankings.
Conduct keyword research, back link analysis, on-page audits and data analysis to identify relevant high value opportunities to grow or defend, aligned to commercial priorities.
Create and optimise website content including landing pages and blogs, articles targeting improved search presence and user engagement.
Work with the UK SEO Manager to develop and implement link building campaigns
Monitor website performance using SEO tools and analytics platforms, such as Google Analytics and Search Console, to track key metrics and identify areas for improvement.
Research competitors' SEO strategies and identify opportunities to stay ahead in organic search rankings.
Collaborate with the wider marketing team to set new campaign initiatives live for the SEO channel.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and search engine changes (including algorithm changes and new technologies like AIO & genAI search) to adapt SEO strategies accordingly.
Work with the Global Head of SEO and UK SEO Manager to reach channel growth targets.
Key requirements
Required skills and experience
2+ years’ experience in an SEO role, client or agency side
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Good knowledge of all aspects of written English
Good attention to detail
Knowledge of core SEO principles (keyword clustering, intent and targeting, on-page optimisation, internal and back link tactics) and how they contribute to increasing organic visibility
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
A desire to improve efficiency of processes; interested in learning and adopting tools
The enthusiasm to keep abreast of industry changes. Possess the ability to adapt to how new developments may impact SEO and best practice.
BrightHR Benefits
Enhanced holidays – 25 days increasing to 27 after 2 years’ service and 28 after 5 years’ service (22 Days for Field Sales)
Private health care cover after 5 years’ service
New business referral scheme
Access to Health Shield
Access to the EAP service
Refer a friend scheme
Paid birthday leave
Pension scheme contribution increasing to 5% after 5 years’ service and again to 7% after 7 years’ service
Group life insurance
Eye care contribution
Free fruit (office-based staff)
Travel Season Ticket loan scheme
Milestone recognition
Discounted products – Manchester City centre parking (AO Arena) / First Bus Travel Club Membership / Microsoft Home User programme / Anglian Home Improvements
Pace health Club (situated in the park Inn) discounted gym membership and spa treatments
Park Inn 20% food and drink discount
New Century 20% food and drink discount
Revolution De Cuba 20% food and drink discount
Cycle 2 Work scheme* after probationary period
On site Gym
Bright Exchange perks
Values & Behaviours
Living the company values of We care, We take action, we innovate, we inform, and we do the right thing
We lead by example and recognise those living our values
We drive the narrative by inspiring and engaging our team
We collaborate with rigor and embrace diversity of thought
We deliver with a united voice
We take ownership by staying close to team performance by Super Coaching and Walking the Walk
We keep our approach simple and stick to the playbook to deliver on promise
We think critically and commercially, assess the situation before jumping to the solution
We are BrightHR; the only software powered by HR, health & safety, and legal experts. Everything you need to simply manage your staff, all in one place, PLUS free tools to set your business apart.
We are on a mission to transform people management for businesses. We’ve been making life easier for employers since 2015 with our range of innovative software, are providing HR, H&S, and business support to over 95,000 businesses globally.
We are a people business. The market moves quickly and so do we. We put the customer first, working hard and always looking ahead, purposefully innovating to ensure peace of mind.
BrightHR is an Equal Opportunity and Disability Confident Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion without regard to protected characteristics