Senior Seo Specialist

Description:

A global health and beauty retail powerhouse, managing iconic brands such as Superdrug, The Perfume Shop, Savers, Marionnaud, and ICI PARIS XL, is seeking a Senior SEO Specialist to join its high-performing in-house digital hub, eLab. Operating across more than 25 international markets, this role offers the chance to directly influence organic visibility, strategy, and traffic for some of Europe’s most prominent ecommerce websites.

This strategic and hands-on role blends technical SEO expertise, content strategy, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will be part of a dynamic SEO team, engaging with stakeholders across multiple business units and teams to drive measurable impact in organic performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform in-depth technical and content SEO audits for multiple JavaScript-heavy ecommerce websites.

• Lead keyword research, competitor analysis, and deliver actionable performance reports.

• Collaborate closely with development teams to implement SEO improvements and resolve technical issues.

• Focus on improving Core Web Vitals and overall site performance.

• Liaise with European business units to align SEO efforts across multiple regions.

• Track SEO industry changes and algorithm updates to maintain competitiveness.

• Deliver weekly and monthly KPI reporting with detailed insights and recommendations.

• Advocate for SEO best practices across departments, helping educate internal teams and stakeholders.

Candidate Requirements:

• 5–6+ years of hands-on SEO experience, preferably in ecommerce or digital agency settings.

• Proven technical SEO skills, particularly with JavaScript-based websites.

• Proficient in tools like Google Search Console, Screaming Frog, SEMrush, Ahrefs, and web analytics platforms.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Comfortable collaborating with developers and product teams.

• Prior experience in multi-site or international SEO environments is an advantage.

• Retail/ecommerce background and language skills are a plus but not mandatory.

Why Join:

• Influence SEO strategy across a group serving 25+ markets.

• Be part of an advanced, collaborative digital center (eLab).

• Have a direct and measurable impact on organic revenue and traffic.

• Work in a hybrid model with access to three offices: Old Street, Battersea, and Croydon.

• Enjoy a streamlined, two-stage interview process, including a practical task.