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SEO Executive

University of Oxford - Said Business School

Location: Oxford, Hybrid
Salary: £35,681 to £41,636 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per annum. Grade 6
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 12th December 2025
Closes: 5th January 2026
Job Ref: 183570

Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Are you passionate about driving visibility, growth, and impact through the power of search? We’re looking for an SEO Executive to develop and execute strategies that elevate our online presence across both traditional search engines and emerging generative AI platforms.
Reporting to the Head of Performance Marketing, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping how our digital content is discovered, ranked, and presented — ensuring that we stay ahead in a rapidly evolving search landscape. 
 
Key Responsibilities
 
SEO & AI Strategy
  • Develop and implement an integrated SEO and AI optimisation strategy to increase organic search visibility, traffic, and rankings.
  • Conduct comprehensive keyword research to identify new opportunities and competitive advantages.
  • Stay ahead of SEO and AI trends, algorithm updates, and evolving best practices.
On-Page & Technical SEO
  • Perform regular website audits to identify and resolve technical SEO issues (e.g. site speed, mobile optimisation, crawlability).
  • Optimise meta tags, headers, URLs, internal links, and site structure for maximum impact.
  • Partner with web developers to implement improvements and maintain technical compliance.
Content Optimisation
  • Collaborate with content creators to optimise existing and new content for search performance.
  • Provide guidance on keyword use, metadata, and SEO-friendly writing.
  • Ensure all digital content is optimised for both search engines and generative AI discovery.
Analytics & Reporting
  • Use tools such as Google Search Console, SEMrush, and Moz to track and analyse SEO performance.
  • Produce regular reports on rankings, traffic, engagement, and conversions.
  • Make data-driven recommendations to continually improve results.
  • Monitor backlink health and domain authority growth.
Collaboration
  • Work closely with the wider marketing team to align SEO with paid campaigns, social media, and content strategy.
  • Collaborate with web developers and designers to embed SEO best practice into site architecture and UX.
About You
  • Proven experience in SEO or digital marketing, ideally within a performance-driven environment.
  • Strong technical SEO and analytical skills, with proficiency in leading SEO tools.
  • A strategic mindset with the ability to translate insights into actionable outcomes.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
  • A proactive approach to learning and staying current with emerging search and AI trends.
You must have the Right to Work within the UK as this position may not amount to enough points under the points-based immigration system in the UK. For more information please visit: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks
 
Further information on this role can be found in the job description.
 
At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do.
 
We offer very generous benefits, some of which are: 
  • Generous holiday allowance of 38 days, including bank holidays
  • Hybrid working
  • Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme
  • Discounted bus travel
  • Subsidised onsite catering
  • Cycle loan scheme
  • Plus, many other University benefits
All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter and Current Salary.
 
For further guidance and support, please visit  https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply
 
The closing date for applications is 5 January 2026 at 12.00 noon. Please note, this vacancy may close earlier than advertised if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
 
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