Job Description

This role requires someone who is passionate about SEO and supercharging our organic search rankings. You will have a thirst for using data, automation and best practice to help make revolutionary improvements to the business.?We're on an exciting journey to improve our client experience with a new e-commerce platform that our SEO Manager will be pivotal on leading the implementation of. Alongside this, the world of search is changing so greatly with SEO, that we're looking for someone who can lead our strategy and exponentially grow our visibility across new, evolving opportunities and landscapes.

How will you make an impact?

Take the lead in developing and implementing SEO strategy across the UK, European and USA markets. Manage complex e-commerce sites and our crawl budget. Be pivotal in the launch of a new website platform migration to deliver a best-in-class customer experience that improves our ranking and visibility across the SERPS. Be responsible for the implementation of canonical tags, Hreflang tags, schema enhancements, redirect mapping and technical SEO requirements across our current and new platform, ensuring a seamless migration between those platforms. Conduct technical audits and work with the IT/Dev teams to ensure the websites are optimised from a technical standpoint. Work closely with the content team to ensure that existing content on the site is optimised; conduct Content Gap Analysis and Keyword Research where required. Create and maintain SEO performance reports, automating where possible. Use Google Analytics, Brightedge, Google Search Console and any other appropriate tools to identify opportunities and weaknesses. Stay up to date with best practice around AI Engines/GEO. Conducting competitor, keyword and ranking analysis across Answer engines and implementing optimisations that will continually drive growth in new and evolving landscapes.

How will you experience success with us?

Ideally 5+ years of relevant SEO experience, within an agency, brand or media owner OR demonstratable experience of relevant SEO experience. Strong understanding of SEO best practices and ability to put processes in place to ensure adherence to these. Comfortable with all aspects of SEO, covering tech, content and link optimisation. Experience of wider digital marketing channels and how they influence SEO and vice versa, specifically PPC, Affiliates and Social. Expertise in multi-channel SEO strategies for diverse websites. Self-motivated and able to stay up to date with ever changing industry trends. Have an agile and dynamic mindset to stay ahead of the constant changes that our business needs to evolve with. Leadership qualities, fostering team growth and collaboration.

How do we keep you smiling?

We are a great team at HQ; you will work alongside some of the most passionate people about Watches and technology?and marketing. We have a generous benefits scheme, including discounts and healthcare packages?. The chance to join aboard a business that is taking strides to introduce our product globally. Sociable, friendly?team!

Your journey with us...

Our aim is to provide you a transparent interview process from the moment you apply for the role. It's important for us that you get to know us to ensure the role aligns to your future career objectives.

We provide all candidates with open-door access to key people across the business so they can discuss opportunities, get a feel for our culture, and better understand how they can make an impact and be part of Watchfinder's exciting trajectory.

Interview Perocess

1st stage -

A 'Let's Chat' conversation Initially with the Talent team, when your application is selected, you will receive an introduction call to explain the main points in terms of this position, and to have a chance to showcase your motivation.

2nd stage -

A Teams call with The Head of Media who will be keen to understand your experience in SEO and what you love about SEO.

Final Interview -

A short task for you to present back to the panel and Q&A.

Why work for Watchfinder?

Firstly, what makes Watchfinder a great place to work is the people! Whether that be within your immediate team or across other areas of the business, there really is a friendly and open atmosphere across the whole organisation. To learn more about life at Watchfinder, apply now!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: Hybrid remote in West Malling ME19 4UA