SEO Executive

N Brown Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading fashion retailer as an SEO Executive, where you'll implement SEO strategies, partner with brand teams, and drive best-in-class results. Enjoy a hybrid working model and a range of employee benefits including generous holiday, bonuses, and mental health support.

Benefits

24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays)

Annual bonus scheme

Enhanced maternity and adoption leave

Company pension with up to 8% contribution

Mental Health support

Colleague discount across all brands

Onsite café with subsidised rates

Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance

Paid volunteer time for charity work

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years managing SEO-related projects.
• Experience with on-page SEO, technical SEO, and content creation.

Responsibilities

• Implement SEO strategy and optimize content.
• Partner with brand teams to advise on SEO improvements.
• Own brand-level SEO plan and relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

SEO

Digital Marketing

Communication

Analytical Skills

Tools

SEMrush

Google Analytics

Search Console

Screaming Frog

Job description

Here at N Brown, we champion inclusivity by making our customers look and feel amazing. We don’t believe that age, size, shape or background should stop anyone from feeling confident, stylish and happy with the way they look and feel. With our industry leading expertise in creating fashion that fits, we’ve been proudly breaking down these barriers for over 150 years. We help our customers to express themselves with stylish products, helpful services and flexible finance. Now, we’re moving forward together, embracing innovation and new technology, to continue to delight our customers. You will be part of our home team who have a strong strategy to grow home and are passionate about offering home products for our customers.

Working here you’ll explore everything the world of digital retail has to offer — asking questions, trying new things and chasing new opportunities. Combine this curiosity with the freedom to make your own decisions, take charge of projects and work flexibly, and you’ve got the perfect place to show your skills and learn new ones. It’s fast and furious here at times, but this just means something new and exciting is always on the way. So, if you collaborate, think on your feet, embrace innovation and love rising to a challenge, your work with us will have a serious impact on the business, your career and our customers’ lives. We are proud to be N Brown.

The role

The SEO Executive (in-house Lead) will partner and align with the brand trading squad to advise on SEO improvements and best practice recommendations, defining next steps and implementing through their own workstreams.

What will you do as a SEO Executive at N Brown?

• Implement the SEO strategy for your brand; across onsite optimisation content and support with digital PR and technical SEO.
• Partner with Brand Trading Squads and provide SEO advice, support – signposting or actioning as necessary.
• Support with building an SEO performance forecast for their brand.
• Own the brand-level SEO plan to support the SEO strategy and influencing what that strategy should be.
• Own the daily relationships with brand-level stakeholders and support on the implementation of more efficient and effective processes. Supporting the technical SEO team with new ideas and testing.
• Work with 3rd parties to drive best-in-class results for their brand.
• Address SEO challenges – escalating to the SEO Manager when needed.

What skills and experience will you have?

• Minimum of 2 years Knowledge & experience of managing SEO-related projects, including on-page SEO, technical SEO, site structure, content creation, and digital marketing in retail.
• A clear, demonstratable approach to understanding customer intent and the relationship of SEO and UX.
• Ability to perform hands-on SEO analysis using tools like SEMrush, Google Analytics, Search Console, SEOMonitor, Lumar, or Screaming Frog.
• Commercially focused & results driven. Methodical and organised. Excellent communication skills.
• Proactive and able to work independently.

What’s in it for you?

• 24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays) with options to buy additional days
• Annual bonus scheme
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave
• Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution
• Mental Health support, wellbeing champions, and counselling services
• Financial wellbeing support
• Colleague discount across all N Brown brands
• Onsite café with subsidised rates and local restaurant discounts!
• Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance
• Paid volunteer time for charity work

Ways of Working

• Hybrid working model; full-time hours are 36.17 per week over 5 days with flexible start and finish times.
• Located in the Northern Quarter, Manchester City Centre, with access to cafes, bars, and eateries.
• We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants regardless of race, religion, gender, age, or disability.

Application Process

Once you apply, we’ll contact you via email. We aim to respond promptly and appreciate your interest in joining N Brown. Good luck!

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