SEO

Our purpose is simple: improving lives through work. Here at Reed.co.uk, we do this by connecting people to a world of career opportunities online.

We are the UK’s leading destination for careers, and we match millions of people to new career opportunities every day. We have big plans for the future and are on the lookout for people to join our team

Pay Range

£50,000 per annum

Reed.co.uk is looking for an SEO Lead to join their team in Holborn, London.

• 4-5+ years of SEO experience, with a strong background on technical and on-page SEO and knowledge of Digital PR and how it complements SEO efforts.
• A proven track record of using SEO insight and recommendations to improve organic performance on medium to large sites, e-commerce or platforms with short lived content.
• Good technical SEO knowledge, including crawling and indexing, site architecture, internal linking, structured data and rendering JavaScript / dynamic content with the ability to work effectively with Engineering teams on implementation.
• Strong analytical skills and experience using platforms such as Google Search Console, Google Analytics and enterprise SEO and crawling tools to understand performance, test and discover issues.
• Experience managing SEO agencies or specialist partners, with the confidence to set priorities, challenge recommendations and drive high-quality delivery.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and project management skills, with experience influencing Product, Engineering and other non-SEO stakeholders and translating SEO requirements into clear business recommendations.
• A proactive and commercially minded approach, with the curiosity to investigate performance changes, identify opportunities and prioritise activity according to likely business impact.
• A good foundational understanding of AI-powered search, LLMs and emerging approaches to search visibility, alongside a genuine curiosity to develop your knowledge as the landscape evolves.
• Must be located in and eligible to work in the UK
• Must have a 2:1 degree or equivalent (e.g. apprenticeship)

Reed.co.uk is one of the UK's leading job sites, appearing in over 1 billion job searches annually and connecting millions of candidates with employers across the country. We’re looking for an experienced SEO Lead to take ownership of our day-to-day SEO performance and help drive sustainable organic growth across Reed.co.uk.

This is a highly collaborative role for someone who will be an SEO champion within the business. You’ll proactively monitor our organic performance, identify opportunities and risks, and turn SEO insight into clear recommendations and priorities. Working closely with our external SEO consultant and Digital PR agency, you’ll collaborate across Product, Engineering, Delivery, Content and Marketing to ensure SEO is considered in relevant decisions and opportunities are successfully delivered.

Traditional search will remain at the heart of the role. You’ll also help us understand and respond to the evolving landscape of AI-powered search and LLM visibility, ensuring Reed.co.uk is well positioned as candidate search behaviours develop.

We’re always on the lookout for people who want to make a difference and are passionate about helping others progress their careers. It's time to Love Mondays!