Job Description
SEO Specialist, UK (Remote)Organic search is an increasingly strategic channel for both customer acquisition and engagement with existing customers. The SEO Specialist will be part of the team to take our organic presence to the next level, competing for visibility among competing brands.Reporting to the Paid Media/Conversion Rate Optimization Manager, you will contribute to the execution of a robust SEO strategy. This work mainly focuses on on-page optimization, keyword research, sourcing backlinks and competitor analysis. Additional activities include writing blog posts to drive additional site traffic, revising current posts to make them more productive, and conversion rate optimization to drive form fills. Given the size and growth potential of Linnworks, this role is a great opportunity for career development.This position is remote and open to applicants in the UK. We cannot sponsor any visas for this role. In this role you can expect:Ongoing keyword research and analysisCompetitor keyword research and monitoringWriting / rewriting blog posts and copyGeneration and analysis of SEO reportsUpdate company SEO wiki as neededDaily performance metric monitoringApply SEO best practices to on-page copy and content structureWork with other marketing teams on projects that benefit organic trafficWork with development team on technical optimization opportunities including sitemaps, page speed, URL structure, schema and site navigationWork with outside contractors as needed on implementing SEO projectsSourcing high-quality backlinksRequired Experience:Must be comfortable writing blog posts (writing samples required)Excellent written and verbal communication skills (email, phone, etc.)Ability to work within a team and independentlyTwo to three years of experience as an in-house SEO specialistUnderstanding of search engine algorithms and ranking methodsUp-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in SEOExperience with Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Ahrefs, Semrush, SEO Clarity, Screaming Frog or similar toolsTechnical SEO techniques including title tags, descriptions, headings, local SEO, blog strategyAble to complete competitive analysis of other companies within the industryComfortable analyzing high volumes of dataBasic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript development and constraintsFamiliarity with WordPress and WebflowExperience with CRO and CTR optimizationThe Good Stuff!Salary up to £45,000 per annum, dependent on experienceFantastic team culture based on trust and belongingRemote + flexible working ⏰(occasional face to face meetings, ideally once a month)Laptop & a work-from-home budget – Get a personal budget of £500 to set up your home officeMental well-being support - Access therapy, mental health sessions, and yoga through a free subscription to Headspace Private Medical Insurance with access to a range of discounts including gym memberships 25 days holiday + bank holidays ⛱Opportunity to learn and master a lot of cool skills Training, support and personal development Participation in our companies equity scheme Who we are:As the global leader in the eCommerce automation sector, Linnworks has one mission: Giving our clients back their time to grow and lead their brands. Companies wanting to sell their products via marketplaces like Amazon, eBay, Facebook, etc need a platform to automate and monitor retail, inventory and shipping processes and performance. We have teams across North America and Europe, and we are backed by Marlin Equity Partners, a leading growth equity firm headquartered out of California. With our recent alignment with Skuvault, we are even more excited about our growth trajectory!Linnworks not only has the market-leading product for e-commerce automation but also attracts the best people in the industry. Highly skilled, passionate, and collaborative with a winning and customer-centric attitude - we pride ourselves on our people.Life at Linnworks:Linnworks is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EoE). We believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background leads to a better environment for our employees, and better service for our customers. The training and development of our employees is something we value deeply. We are committed to continuous investment into their personal growth, providing clear paths for career progression, and equipping them with the tools and training required to become experts in their profession.