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JOB TITLE SEO Manager
REPORTS TO Head of SEO
SALARY Competitive
CONTRACT Permanent
APPLY BY 17 September 2010
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
   
LOCATION Near Chester
START DATE ASAP
   
JOB CODE Msg_MR_80
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Marketing : SEO Manager
ROLE

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint an expert in the SEO field to join our highly regarded Marketing department. As an SEO Manager you will be responsible for the management of the SEO campaign and continual development of the SEO strategy.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The SEO Manager is responsible for line-managing, developing and mentoring their team of Search Executive direct reports and contributing to the success of the moneysupermarket.com Search Academy which aims to develop and retain world-class in-house search marketing talent.

The role is based within a cutting edge department of highly skilled SEO Managers and is focused specifically on driving qualified traffic to Moneysupermarket.com’s "Money" comparison channels. The role will have a high degree of control over the development, implementation and management of our SEO strategy for these channels. Integrated within the money vertical team, daily communication with the commercial, technical and wider marketing teams will be essential to ensure the best service is delivered.

This is a pivotal role and very much hands-on, so you will be expected to hit the ground running, managing and inspiring your team, handling day-to-day tracking and reporting tasks right the way through to active involvement in the future strategic development of the channels.

KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for a highly experienced and successful SEO Manager with:

  • Exceptional knowledge of on-page SEO techniques combined with a fluent understanding of SEO best practice, primarily Google, but also across Yahoo and Bing.
  • Proven commercial hands-on experience of running successful large scale SEO campaigns.
  • Demonstrable evidence of successful campaigns where high rankings have been achieved in campaigns.
  • Experience of line management, ideally within an SEO or online marketing team
  • An understanding of web programming languages/ technologies.
  • An understanding of how successful on-page SEO can also benefit PPC Campaigns, along with a solid understanding of off-page SEO techniques is desirable.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, combined with strong and organisation skills and meticulous attention to detail.
  • The ability to autonomously identify opportunities, generate ideas and formulate strategies.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES

We are looking for a successful SEO Manager with a creative, innovative nature who thrives on working in a results focussed, target orientated environment. You will hold strong influencing skills, and the enthusiasm and drive to inspire others.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

You will work in a systematic, organised way and will always be on the look out for new ideas and learning opportunities. In addition, you will be capable of working independently and as part of a large team in a fast paced, pressurised environment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

In return, the successful candidate can expect a competitive salary along with a generous reward and recognition package, including pension, life assurance, share incentive plan, staff car parking facilities, eye care, corporate discounts, an attractive flexible working arrangement and above average holiday entitlement.

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