SEO Executive

As a SEO Executive you will be reporting to the Digital Acquisition Manager and be a part of our Vanquis Marketing team. As a SEO Executive, you will be responsible for guiding and shaping our existing strategy, writing and shaping keyword optimised content and utilising regular reports to measure performance. This is an exciting time to join the team, we are gearing up for a new project and you will play a pivotal role in shaping and designing from inception to completion. Collaborating with a diverse team whilst managing relationships with 3rd party suppliers. Join us and be part of this innovative journey! In your day-to-day role, as an SEO Executive you will :

• Perform regular technical audits of the website using tools such as Screaming Frog, SEMrush, Ahref, Google Search Console and Page Speed Insights to feed required improvements into the web development pipeline.
• Create monthly SEO reports to assess performance and track keyword rankings vs competitors.
• Work closely with the Marketing Team to ensure SEO best practice across websites and identify opportunities where improvements can be made.
• Effectively communicate SEO requirements with all stakeholders and ensure projects are delivered in time.
• Manage all aspects of onsite optimisation and SEO content creation through techniques like page analysis, image optimisation, content gap analysis, keyword gap analysis, backlink analysis and Core Web Vitals.
• Manage link building strategy and support 3rd party PR agency to achieve KPIs.
  
  2+ years of SEO experience working with an agency or in-house.
• Excellent knowledge of on-site, off-site and technical SEO.
• Good problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to write engaging content that is optimised for targeted keywords.
• Proven experience using Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Google Data Studio and Page Speed Insights / Google Chrome Lighthouse
• Deep understanding of content optimisation, keyword research and on page SEO best practise
Desirable :
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• Knowledge of WordPress & Umbraco
• Digital marketing qualifications
• Experience working in a FCA regulated environment
  
  We are happy for you to be based in Bradford, Chatham or Petersfield but please note that occasional travel will be required to our other offices
Working Pattern : Our working style is hybrid, but we recognise the importance of collaborative working with our colleagues often 1 day per week in one of our offices Benefits : Discretionary annual bonus, 25 days holiday up to 30 days (depending on service), pension scheme with matched company contributions up to 10%, 2 paid days to give back', enhanced maternity pay (once successfully passing probation), 4 weeks paid paternity, LinkedIn Learning for all, Snoop Premium, Private Medical Insurance, The interview process :
• Up to 30minute telephone call with a member of the Talent Acquisition team
• Up to 1 hour with the hiring manager
• Final interview with hiring team
Our average process takes up to 4 weeks but we will always work around your availability. You will have the chance to speak to our recruitment team throughout the process. As this role involves working within a regulated environment any offer will be subject to satisfactory background checks including criminal record check, credit check, fraud check and employment references. Your working life : If you prefer to work part-time, we'll make this happen whenever we can - whether this is to help you meet other commitments or strike a great work-life balance. A fear of losing your current working flexibility shouldn't hinder you from applying for new opportunities, which is why we aim to match your existing flexible working arrangements where possible. Why work for us? We're Vanquis Banking Group plc, an FTSE All Share company and a leading specialist bank, established in 1880. We lend responsibly, providing tailored products and services to 1. 75 million UK customers through Vanquis, Moneybarn, and Snoop. Our purpose is simple : to deliver caring banking so our customers can make the most of life's opportunities. At Vanquis Banking Group we believe in looking after our colleagues, so we do our best to create a rewarding, engaging, and supportive work environment across our various divisions. We let our colleagues know we appreciate their hard work by offering competitive salaries, benefits, and a Group wide recognition scheme. All colleagues are eligible to join a pension scheme, and, after six months' service, you can join our 'Buy as you Earn' schemes. We offer a range of training and development opportunities to help each of our colleagues maximise their potential, whatever their role. From your first day working with us, we'll help you settle into your new role and are happy to talk to you about your career aspirations. Equal Opportunity Statement Here at Vanquis Banking Group, we embrace everyone's unique strengths and identities to be themselves at work. Regardless of how you identify yourself, your sexual orientation, martial or civil partner status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national background, faith, disability, or age your experiences and background help enrich our teams, and most importantly help support our customers in the best way possible. At the end of the day, it's our people that help us to fulfil the reason why we're here in the first place : to help put people on a path to a better everyday life.