Senior SEO Executive - 12 Month FTC
NextHarborough, England, United Kingdom
Posted April 16, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
NEXT is a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland, the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and market leader in Kidswear.
Job Description
We're looking for a Senior SEO Executive to join our UK eCommerce team on a 12 month FTC. As a driving force behind NEXT’s largest online channel, you will be a strategic partner to our online trading teams and senior management, taking ownership of specific departments to boost their organic presence.
Requirements
- Proven Expertise in SEO, either in-house or agency-side, with a focus on delivering results for eCommerce platforms.
- Technical Proficiency in industry tools like SEMRush, Lumar, Screaming Frog, and Search Console to conduct audits and competitor analysis.
- Broader Digital Knowledge, including other online marketing channels such as PPC and PLAs.
- Adaptability to trends like E-E-A-T, Core Web Vitals, and AI, and ability to pivot as the search landscape shifts.
- Analytical Mindset, able to turn complex data into clear, actionable recommendations that improve visibility within SERPs.
- Communication Skills, able to translate technical SEO concepts for stakeholders at all levels.
- Team Spirit, a positive, flexible attitude to the team, thriving in a fast-paced environment and working collaboratively to meet deadlines.
Benefits
- 12 month fixed-term contract
- Full-time role
