SEO Specialist - 18 Month Fixed Term Contract

This is an 18-month Fixed Term Contract.

We’re looking for a driven and data-savvy SEO Specialist to join our SEO team supporting our cable consumer division. In this role, you’ll bring your passion for all things SEO—on-page, off-page, and technical—to craft and implement powerful content initiatives and strategies that elevate large-scale brand performance. You’ll thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, working closely with content, technical SEO, and link-building teams to uncover and act on SEO opportunities that drive measurable growth.

As an essential part of our team, you will lead the execution of SEO content projects, perform detailed audits, and deliver insightful analysis to senior leaders, helping shape data-driven decisions across the business. Your ability to translate complex SEO metrics into clear, actionable reports will be key to influencing strategy and business goals. If you’re strategic, analytical, and eager to push SEO boundaries, this fixed-term role offers a unique chance to make a tangible impact on a leading enterprise’s digital success.

The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too.

Diverse, high performing teams - jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions.

Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can't wait to see what you can do.

Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all

Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.

In order to be considered, you must have the following experience;

• Experience working in an SEO-focused role
• Good all-round working knowledge of on-page, off-page, and technical SEO fundamentals
• Good skills in keyword research, keyword clustering, and copywriting
• Strong data analysis skills and the ability to translate performance into a clear narrative for senior business leaders
• Experienced with core analytical tools; Google Search Console, Google Analytics and Looker Studio
• Excellent writing, communication & presentation skills
• A creative flare with the ability to design clear presentation slides

We'd also love you to bring;

• Experience with keyword tracking tools such as SEOClarity, SEOMonitor
• Good working knowledge of other SEO tools such as SEMrush, Screaming Frog, and Ahrefs
• Experience working within an enterprise brand
• Familiarity with UX principles and how they impact SEO
• Experience with A/B or SEO template testing

Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.

Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.

If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a call from one of our Talent Acquisition Partners.

When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you’re offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed.

Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.