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We are The Very Group and we’re here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That’s why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on Very.co.uk to help them say yes to the things they love. We’re just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too; building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and wellbeing.

About the role

It’s a really exciting time to be involved in SEO at Very, having just completed the Skyscape migration there’s huge opportunity to contribute to the foundations of our fresh Organic Growth approach.

The Technical Manager is responsible for the overall technical health and performance of the website to ensure optimal crawlability, indexability, and user experience, all of which are critical for SEO success. This role involves evaluating technical SEO audits and other agency work, identifying and resolving website issues (e.g. schema markup), implementing technical optimisations, collaborating with DCX and onsite search teams regularly, and ensuring the website adheres to search engine guidelines. They will also be responsible for monitoring website performance metrics and implementing solutions to improve technical SEO factors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a consistent plan of optimisation agreed with the Organic Growth Lead and Senior Organic Growth Lead.
• Set, monitor and measure onsite enhancements and report success back to the business.
• Support Technical Organic Growth Exec with day to day tasks including setting and supporting on technical roll outs.
• Lead the measurement of onsite technical SEO performance, identifying opportunities for optimisations and potential benefits.
• Maintain and develop close relationship with DCX to drive shared goals and outcomes to deliver a consistent technical platform.

About you.

• You are a logical thinker with a process-driven mindset, technically adept, and have a keen eye for identifying and driving improvements.
• Exceptional attention to detail and highly organised.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently when required.
• Deep knowledge and passion for SEO, with a solid technical understanding of website health and performance, including how these factors impact Google rankings.
• Motivated, enthusiastic, and proactive in your approach.
• Proven experience working in a retail eCommerce environment.
• Strong awareness of current trading performance and competitor activity.
• Proficient in using analytical platforms and interpreting data, with advanced skills in Excel and Google Analytics.
• Hands-on experience with SEO tools and the ability to leverage various platforms to craft and support data-driven stories.

Some of our benefits

• Flexible, hybrid working model
• Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews
• £1,000 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs
• 30 days holiday + bank holidays
• Udemy learning access
• Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
• Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk

• Matched pension up to 6%
• More benefits can be found on our career site

How to apply

Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you may be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS and DBS check.

What happens next?

Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you’re successful so keep an eye on your emails! We’ll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we’re a good match, we’ll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely.

You can expect a two-stage interview process for this position:

1st stage - An informal 30-45-minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have.

2nd Stage – A one-hour formal task based interview where you can expect both competency and technical questions.

As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.

If you'd like to know more about our interviews, you can find out here.

Equal opportunities

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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