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Our purpose is to make it easy for people to save and invest for a better future. We are looking for great people to join us—please come and invest in YOUR future at HL.
We’re undergoing a major transformation with a sharp focus on content, brand, product marketing, performance, website and CRO. This role plays a critical part in driving organic growth and visibility across digital platforms.
About the role
The Senior Organic Search Manager reports to the Head of Performance Marketing and is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive organic search strategies and staying ahead of emerging trends, particularly AI, to align with the company’s marketing objectives.
What you’ll be doing
* Develop and implement SEO strategies to improve organic search rankings and drive traffic.
* Conduct keyword research, competitive analysis and performance audits.
* Collaborate with content, development and UX teams to integrate SEO best practices, influencing stakeholders to deliver the best results.
* Monitor, analyze and report on SEO performance metrics, taking action from all data sources and MI to improve performance.
* Stay updated with the latest SEO trends, algorithm updates and industry developments.
* Manage relationships with external SEO agencies and tool providers.
* Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
About you
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
* Proficiency in SEO tools such as Google Analytics, Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs and Screaming Frog.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to interpret data and translate it into actionable strategies.
* Strong project management and organizational skills.
* Proven experience in a senior SEO role, preferably within the financial services sector.
* In‑depth knowledge of search engine algorithms and ranking factors.
* Experience with website analytics and SEO reporting tools.
Interview Process
This will be a two‑stage interview with a task.
Location & Working Pattern
This role is based in our Bristol head office (BS1 5HL) and we offer a hybrid working pattern, with a minimum of two days in the office per week.
Benefits
* Discretionary annual bonus* and annual pay review
* 25 days* holiday plus bank holidays and 1‑day additional Christmas closure
* Option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday**
* Flexible working options available, including hybrid working
* Enhanced parental leave
* Pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution
* Income protection and life insurance (4× salary core level of cover)
* Private medical insurance*
* Health‑care cash plans – including optical, dental and outpatient care
* Health screening programme
* Help@hand – confidential support including mental‑health counselling and remote GP
* Wellhub – unlimited access to fitness providers and wellness coach sessions
* Variety of travel‑to‑work schemes with bike storage and shower facilities
* In‑house barista and deli serving subsidised coffee and sandwiches
* Two paid volunteering days per year
* only available to select during our annual benefits window, in November each year
Legal Statements
Hargreaves Lansdown is an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.
This role may also be available on a flexible working or part‑time basis – please ask the Recruitment & Onboarding team for more information.
Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates.
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