Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Salary: £25,000 – £30,000
Role Summary
Fancy being at the forefront of an SEO strategy which reaches over a half a million users across 60+ UK cities and towns each year? It’s a really exciting time to join our SEO team – you’ll be involved with exciting projects such as growing our Content Ambassador network of student writers across the UK, in creating and applying innovative strategies for AI search, boosting UniHomes’ presence on leading student forums and news sites, and more. With more than 70,000 URLs to work with, the SEO opportunity and ability to make a real impact on the business through your role is huge. You’ll work closely with our SEO Manager, SEO Executive and the wider Marketing department to cost‑effectively drive new student acquisition. We’re a team of ambitious and curious marketing experts, who are driven to be leaders in our field – both for the business and the partners who advertise with us.
Key Responsibilities
* Improve organic conversion rates across Google, Bing and AI search by optimising websites in the UniHomes group in line with SEO best practices.
* Help manage and grow our national Content Ambassador programme, working with students across the UK to create insightful articles and guides based on real‑life student experiences.
* Deliver our backlink strategy, building relationships with and generating coverage from a diverse pool of target audiences, including student sites, universities, letting agents, news outlets and industry bodies.
* Spot SEO opportunities, carry out competitor analysis to inform our strategies, and stay abreast of SEO industry/best practice developments.
* Support our SEO team with other Search Marketing tasks and wider Marketing team with insights and campaign delivery where required.
Skills and Experience
* At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role in SEO/Content Marketing.
* Strong understanding of SEO best practices and principles, including basic technical SEO principles, and Digital PR/linkbuilding.
* Excellent content writing and editing abilities.
* Experience creating high‑quality written content and prospecting and outreaching campaigns to build high‑quality, relevant backlinks.
* Proficiency with Google Search Console, SEMRush, GA4, Looker Studio and core SEO activities such as keyword research, content optimisation, SEO performance analysis.
* Proactive, ideas‑oriented mindset and a collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic and supportive work environment.
* Strong organisational and communication skills to effectively manage large‑scale projects.
* WordPress experience desirable (especially Elementor).
About UniHomes
At UniHomes, we are transforming the student rental experience across the UK. As the leading platform for student accommodation advertising and utility management, we provide a streamlined solution that simplifies the process of securing all-inclusive housing. Our innovative technology and services are designed to support students, letting agents, and operators by offering a single, comprehensive platform that facilitates every stage of the rental journey. Since our inception in 2015, we have expanded our operations to over 60 cities, partnered with more than 1,000 letting agents and operators, and secured investment from Macquarie Capital and LDC.
Our achievements have been recognised through awards such as EY Entrepreneur of the Year, Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50, The Negotiator Awards, and Great Place to Work® certification. Operating from our Sheffield City Centre headquarters, our team of over 140 professionals is growing rapidly as we continue to develop industry‑leading technology and enter new markets.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive and where individuals are valued for their unique perspectives. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Applicants must already have the permanent and unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship as we do not hold a sponsor licence.
We do not accept CV submissions from recruitment agencies. Direct applications from individual candidates are encouraged.
Benefits & Perks
Working in our stunning new office at New Era Square in the centre of Sheffield, you will get complimentary breakfast, hot & cold drinks, snacks, pool table, holidays, length of service days, voluntary day, enhanced pension scheme, pension salary sacrifice scheme, healthcare scheme, Employee Assistant Programme, sick pay, enhanced maternity & paternity pay, career progression, a commitment to personal and professional development, employee of the month award, refer a friend scheme, staff discounts, mental health and financial support, and company social events.
Senior Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Marketing and Sales
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