Search Engine Optimisation Editor
| Posting date: | 15 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,805 to £36,130 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 August 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 4 days per week |
| Company: | Aston University |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 0408-25 |
Summary
Aston University’s 2030 strategy is Inclusive, Entrepreneurial and Transformational. Our vision is to be a leading university of science, technology and enterprise, measured by the positive transformational impact we achieve for our people, students, businesses and the communities we serve.
We are now looking for an experienced SEO Editor to support our major website transformation project. This is an exciting opportunity to shape Aston’s new digital presence, ensuring our content is accessible, discoverable and aligned with our strategic goals.
As SEO Editor, you will lead on search engine optimisation across the new website, working closely with content designers, digital officers, and technical partners. You will use your expertise to improve organic visibility, support student recruitment, and enhance research impact while embedding best practice and supporting colleagues across teams.
The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in technical and on-page SEO and content editing within large or complex web environments. You will also have a proactive and collaborative approach, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Join a supportive and forward-thinking team at Aston University and help us deliver a sector-leading digital experience.
What we offer:
- A dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, with excellent transport links via bus or train
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days
- Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers
- Great family-friendly policies
- On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
Explore our Benefits and Rewards on our website.
We are now looking for an experienced SEO Editor to support our major website transformation project. This is an exciting opportunity to shape Aston’s new digital presence, ensuring our content is accessible, discoverable and aligned with our strategic goals.
As SEO Editor, you will lead on search engine optimisation across the new website, working closely with content designers, digital officers, and technical partners. You will use your expertise to improve organic visibility, support student recruitment, and enhance research impact while embedding best practice and supporting colleagues across teams.
The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in technical and on-page SEO and content editing within large or complex web environments. You will also have a proactive and collaborative approach, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Join a supportive and forward-thinking team at Aston University and help us deliver a sector-leading digital experience.
What we offer:
- A dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, with excellent transport links via bus or train
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days
- Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers
- Great family-friendly policies
- On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
Explore our Benefits and Rewards on our website.
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