SEO Lead - Maternity Cover

N Brown – who we are and why work for us? 

At N Brown, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment that values equality for all. Our vision is that by ‘championing inclusion, we’ll become the most loved and trusted fashion retailer’. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are, therefore, at the heart of our culture. 

We’re a forward-thinking digital retailer with a financial services proposition to be proud of. We’re customer-obsessed, serving them through three core brands: JD Williams, Simply Be, and Jacamo. We’re experienced, with over 160 years of trading under our belt. We’re inclusive, as we believe in fashion without boundaries; and we’re sustainable, striving to make as little impact on the planet as possible. 

The role 

The SEO Lead will partner and align with the brand trading squad to advise on SEO improvements and best practice recommendations, taking away actions and implementing through their own workstreams. 

What’s in it for you? 

• 24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays) with the option to buy an additional 10 days 

• Annual bonus scheme 

• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave 

• Access to Apricity, a self-funding IVF benefit at a reduced rate 

• Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution 

• Mental Health support both internally and externally, including access to our wellbeing champions and counselling services 

• A range of 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 – all our colleagues can take a full day paid to volunteer for a charity of their choice 

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

• Implements SEO strategy for a targeted brand; across technical SEO, onsite optimisation, content and digital PR  – either through own workflows or through the wider SEO team. 

• Partner with Brand Trading Squads and provide SEO advice, support – signposting or actioning as necessary. 

• Can support the development of an SEO performance forecast for their brand, based on the implementation of our SEO strategy.  

• Can support the creation of an SEO plan and can implement recommendations to drive SEO sessions and revenue.  

• Finds ways to improve SEO processes and integrates with wider business stakeholders.  

• Works with 3rd parties to drive best-in-class results for their brand. 

• Works through SEO challenges – escalating to the SEO Manager when needed.    

What skills and experience will you have? 

• Knowledge & experience of managing SEO-related projects: 

• Best practice SEO 

• Technical SEO

• Site structure 

• Experience of wider digital marketing in the retail sector is important 

• Has a clear, demonstratable approach to understanding customer intent  

• Can complete hands on SEO analysis using a variety of measurement tools, including: SEM Rush, Google Analytics, Search Console, SEOMonitor, Lumar, Screaming Frog.  

• Commercially focused & results driven. 

• Methodical and organised. 

• Excellent communication skills. 

• Is very proactive and can work using their own initiative. 

Our promise to you: 

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 

What happens when you apply to a role at N Brown? 

As soon as we receive your application, we’ll send you an email to let you know. We always aim to come back to you as soon as possible with an update and we really appreciate you taking the time to apply for a role with us. Good luck!