Job Description

Salary

27,319 - 31,236 per annum full time or pro-rata

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full-Time

Job category/type

Fixed Term - Full-Time

Job reference

REC00004464



The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.

Experience the pride of being part of a select group - one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.

Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

The Role:

Are you ready to take the next step in your SEO career? We're offering an exciting opportunity to join our Digital Content Team within the Marketing, Recruitment and Communications department.

We're looking for an SEO Assistant who's enthusiastic, creative, and passionate about digital, search,organic, content and optimisation. In this two-year fixed-term role, you'll play a key part in oursearch engine optimisation activities, working with colleagues to review the impact of newtechnology (e.g. AI) on SEO, ensuring our content meets SEO best practice, focusing on analysing andoptimising content related to student recruitment, research outputs and business services

What we're looking for:

? Evidence of optimising digital content for SEO

? Evidence of conducting keyword research

? Evidence of using Google Analytics, Google Search Console and other analytics and performance tools to monitor and maintain website SEO performance and site health

? Strong communication and collaboration skills

? A team player with a customer-focused mindset and the ability to work with stakeholders across the University

? Strong organisational skills and the ability to keep to briefs and deadlines

? Knowledge of technical SEO beneficial, but will be supported by our technical team

If you're ready to make a meaningful contribution and grow your career in a dynamic, supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you

Full time or part time (approx. 22.2 hours a week/0.6FTE) considered.

Fixed term contract until 24/03/2028

Interview date : 20/2/26

For internal candidates it may be possible to apply for this role under the Secondment Policy . If you wish to apply as a secondee, you must have approval of your line manager in advance of submitting your application form. Please confirm in your application that your line manager has approved this.

Employer, External Only:

University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale. Generous pension scheme. Generous leave entitlement of 32-35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure. Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working. Staff discounts and loyalty schemes. Staff car parking and discounted public travel. Excellent training and development opportunities. Staff wellbeing programmes. Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities. Discounted learning. Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme. The perks don't stop there - click 'apply' for further information on My Reward and Benefits

UKVI Statement

Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement:

We are committed to upholding the University's values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect.

Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.