SEO Performance Specialist

Howdens Joinery; Raunds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK trade kitchen supplier is seeking an SEO Performance Specialist to drive organic visibility and lead their SEO strategy. This role requires a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a large eCommerce environment, with a proven track record in growing organic traffic. You will collaborate closely with internal teams and an external agency to achieve ambitious performance targets. The position includes a competitive salary and benefits within a dynamic and supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and company bonus potential

Competitive Pension Plan with a maximum company contribution of 12%

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Free onsite car parking

Subsidised onsite canteen

Staff Discount

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Exceptional Reward and Recognition events

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing SEO in a large eCommerce or lead-generation environment.
• Proven track record of driving measurable growth in organic traffic and leads.
• Strong understanding of both on-page and technical SEO.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute SEO strategy to drive organic growth.
• Manage performance of the external SEO agency.
• Oversee technical SEO improvements and conduct keyword research.

Skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Data-driven mindset

Tools

SEOClarity

Google Search Console

GA4

Screaming Frog

Job description

Howdens is looking for an SEO Performance Specialist! If you’re a data-driven digital marketer with a passion for SEO and performance growth, this is your chance to join Howdens, the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier.

In this key role, you’ll drive organic visibility, lead generation, and strategic growth, making a measurable impact within a collaborative and forward-thinking digital team. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders and our external SEO agency to deliver ambitious organic performance targets, while helping shape the future of Howdens’ digital presence.

Location |Raunds, Northamptonshire

Contract |Full-time, 4 days per week on-site

Reporting to |Senior Performance Marketing Manager

What Will You Be Doing as SEO Performance Specialist :

• Lead and execute Howdens’ SEO strategy to drive organic growth, visibility, and design appointment leads.
• Act as the bridge between marketing, content, analytics, product, and brand teams to embed SEO best practices across all digital activity.
• Manage the day-to-day performance of the external SEO agency, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Oversee technical SEO improvements, including crawl analyses, structured data, redirects, and site optimisations.
• Conduct keyword research and guide content creation to maximise search visibility and engagement.
• Maintain and deliver a technical SEO roadmap aligned with organic growth objectives.
• Monitor SEO performance using SEOClarity, GA4, Google Search Console, and Screaming Frog, and report key insights to senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align SEO with paid media, content, and merchandising strategies.
• Champion SEO across the organisation, promoting best practices and demonstrating the impact of SEO on business performance.

What do you need to qualify for the SEO Performance Specialist :

Experience & Knowledge :

• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing SEO in a large eCommerce or lead-generation environment.
• Proven track record of driving measurable growth in organic traffic and leads.
• Strong understanding of both on-page and technical SEO.
• Experience managing external SEO agencies and leading cross‑functional SEO projects.
• Proficiency with SEO tools such as SEOClarity, Google Search Console, GA4, and Screaming Frog.

Skills & Abilities :

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organisational skills.
• Data‑driven mindset, translating insights into actionable strategies.

Personal Qualities :

• Strategic thinker with a hands‑on approach.
• Curious, proactive, and passionate about SEO innovation.
• Collaborative, commercially astute, and confident in championing best practices across teams.

Desirable :

• Experience with enterprise CMS platforms (e.g., Sitecore).
• Data analysis skills using Excel, Looker Studio, or Python.

What can we offer you :

• Competitive salary and company bonus potential
• Competitive Pension Plan with a maximum company contribution of 12%
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
• Free onsite car parking
• Subsidised onsite canteen
• Staff Discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional Reward and Recognition events

About Howdens :

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.

There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast‑paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens.

How to apply :

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