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BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. With products like VELO, VUSE and GLO we are on a mission to decrease the health impact of our industry

To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to Be The Change. Come, join us on this journey!

British American TobaccoUK has an exciting opportunity for a SEO Specialist in London

The job holder will be responsible for supporting the SEO Manager in redefining our SEO presence and visibility predominantly through technical but also content SEO practices. The specialist will be accountable for the execution of key campaigns and working with brand teams on the creation of online content that will fuel our digital ecosystem.

This role involves conducting regular technical audits, implementing the best SEO industry practices, and collaborating with global and local teams, ensuring continuous improvement. The primary objective is to identify technical SEO opportunities, mitigate risks and build actionable insights that support long-term growth and organic traffic performance across multiple markets.

The role works closely with cross-functional teams, including the ecommerce and development teams, to ensure all platform improvements align with SEO strategy. This role also focuses on competitor analysis, performance monitoring, and delivering key performance indicators to showcase the impact of SEO activities on business outcomes.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Running regular crawls & technical audits of all websites using a variety of tools to review and enhance Technical SEO performance.Collaborating with the global team and with development agency to raise technical SEO fixes needed to improve organic trafficWork with the end-market teams to understand traffic sources, best performing keywords, and potential long-term riskCollaborate with brand, central marketing team, and end-market teams to ensure that content produced aligns with industry standards for SEO and contributes to boosting organic traffic.Monitor competitor performance in local search engines and conduct further analysis to find new content gaps to aid the SEO team and other business decisions.Working with agency, global and end-market to looks at new ways to drive organic performance and traffic to the site.Deliver regular critical metrics and business updates on performance to show return on investment from SEO activity, including technical fixes.

What are we looking for?

University DegreePrevious digital marketing experience working either client or agency side.An understanding of on-site SEO and excellent Technical SEO knowledge, being able to articulate issues and how they benefit the overall SEO campaignUnderstanding of data and analytics to help deliver actionable insights for SEO strategyProficiency in using tools such as Screaming Frog, Google Analytics, SEM Rush, Ahrefs and Google Looker Studio as well as proficient Excel & PowerPoint skills.An analytical approach to spot opportunities and provide arguments based on previous and future implementation.Proactive attitude with a desire to acquire more knowledge and continuously improve skills.Strong communication skills to share results with collaborators, customers, and the wider businessSelf-motivated individual who has motivation to learn new skills and has a drive for results.Enjoy working in a constantly evolving environment and consider changing plans as opportunities to seize more.Ability to solving challenges and identifying ideas to drive business growth.Analytical channel expert: will see opportunities to drive growth to maximizing ROI through accurate reporting and constant evaluation of performance.

What we offer you?

We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentivesYour journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skillsWe prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

WHY JOIN BAT?

We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.

At BAT, we champion collaboration, inclusion, and partnership as the bedrock of our values. We wish to foster an environment where every individual can thrive, irrespective of factors such as gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, as well as diverse perspectives and thinking styles. We recognise that our strength lies in embracing talent from all walks of life, empowering us to develop our culture of inclusivity and better achieve our business objectives.

We view career breaks not as obstacles but as opportunities and encourage everyone, without hesitation, to apply. Through our Global Returners program, we provide support to professionals seeking to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence, be it for family care, parental leave, national service, sabbatical, or starting their own venture.

Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experiencehere.

We take pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process to support you performing at your best, please inform the recruitment partner who will be in touch should your profile be selected for the role you applied for. We are wholeheartedly committed to optimising your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential.

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