Senior SEO Specialist

Pivotal London

  • London
  • £50,000-60,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Senior SEO Specialist - One of Europe’s Largest Health & Beauty Retail GroupSalary: Up to £60,000 + bonusLocation: London (Hybrid – 3 Days in Office)A global retail group behind some of the UK and Europe’s most recognisable health and beauty brands is hiring a Senior SEO Specialist into their high-performing in-house digital agency. Operating across 25+ markets and supporting brands such as Superdrug, The Perfume Shop, Savers, Marionnaud, and ICI PARIS XL, this centralised digital hub (eLab) powers online performance at massive scale.This is a strategic and hands-on SEO role with real impact—working across a portfolio of JavaScript-heavy ecommerce sites and collaborating with content, UX, dev, and performance teams to improve rankings, traffic, and revenue across multiple countries.The OpportunityYou’ll be joining a small but experienced SEO team in eLab, working closely with stakeholders across local business units, ecommerce, analytics, content, and technology. The role is a mix of technical SEO, content strategy, and performance reporting—with a strong focus on collaboration and stakeholder engagement. You’ll have direct influence on international organic strategy and visibility.Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct deep technical and content SEO audits across multiple ecommerce sites
  • Lead keyword research, competitor analysis, and performance reporting
  • Collaborate with dev teams to implement SEO recommendations and technical fixes
  • Improve Core Web Vitals and site performance, especially on JavaScript-driven platforms
  • Build strong relationships with local European business units and internal teams
  • Stay up to date with SEO trends, algorithm changes, and search innovations
  • Report weekly and monthly on organic KPIs, providing actionable insights
  • Champion SEO best practice across the group and support stakeholder upskilling
Your Profile & Experience
  • 5–6+ years in SEO, ideally with experience across multiple ecommerce sites
  • Strong technical SEO expertise, particularly with JavaScript-based websites
  • Highly proficient in search and analytics tools
  • Confident working with developers, product teams, and senior stakeholders
  • Excellent communicator with strong stakeholder management experience
  • Background in agency or multi-site environments is a bonus
  • Languages and ecommerce/retail experience desirable but not essential
Why Join?
  • Shape SEO strategy across Europe’s largest health & beauty retail group
  • Join a technically advanced and collaborative digital hub (eLab)
  • Have a direct impact on organic traffic and revenue across high-traffic platforms
  • Two-stage interview process including a practical task
  • Access to three office hubs (Old Street, Battersea, Croydon) – hybrid model with 3 days in office
How to ApplyTo apply or find out more, contact daniel@pivotallondon.co.uk or click "Apply" now.Key Skills: Technical SEO, JavaScript SEO, Ecommerce SEO, Stakeholder Management, Organic Search, Web Performance, Keyword Research, Core Web Vitals, SEO Audits, Digital Retail, Analytics, Content Optimisation, SEO Strategy, Multi-market SEO.

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