Web Officer (SEO)

The University of Salford Web Team is growing.

As part of the team, you’ll be playing an important role from the start, using your knowledge and experience to drive improvements. We’re looking for people with skills in SEO, Content Development and UX... but mostly we’re looking for people with a passion for building great websites that work for our users.

In your role as Web SEO Officer, you will provide SEO and Technical SEO expertise to deliver optimum ranking results for the university website. There will also be a requirement to develop Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO) guidance within the team and advise on best practice to achieve effective conversion.

A key focus of the role will be to develop strategies to enhance our organic web performance and improve traffic, from both a quality and volume perspective.  The primary focus of the role is to devise strategies to improve organic web traffic and establish a consistent approach to SEO that feeds into our broader digital marketing strategy.

You will evaluate marketing content against search, branding and accessibility objectives, and ensure it is published in the correct manner and in line with SEO principles. You'll work with colleagues within the Web Team and the broader Marketing department to develop and create SEO optimised content.

You'll manage our Tag Manager, Analytics and Search Console accounts ensuring they collect the right information and that this information is effectively shared with colleagues across the University.

What’s in it for you?

Think this job sounds great and want to apply? Here are a few more things to consider. At the University of Salford, we offer:

A competitive salary – along with an excellent pension scheme.

Generous annual leave – an impressive 32 days of leave plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas, and the option to buy even more.

Flexible working – we support a culture of flexible and hybrid working, subject to business needs.

Professional development – access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential.

A supportive community – there’s a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives.

Great perks! – MySalford, our online employee portal, offers an extensive range of lifestyle benefits and discounts.

Wellbeing support – your wellbeing is our priority. We have a wide range of dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health.

Become unstoppable – apply today!

However you identify, whatever your journey has been to get here, come and join us at the University of Salford where we are all proud to belong!

For more information and to apply for this vacancy, please visit Web Officer (SEO) - University of Salford VX

Interview date: Scheduled for 11/03/2025 & 13/03/2025

At the University of Salford we are committed to an inclusive approach to promoting equality and diversity.

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