Technical SEO Specialist Liverpool

WorkNest

Posted 06/10/2025

What Makes This Opportunity Special

Join WorkNest in Liverpool as a Technical SEO Specialist and turn data-driven insights into real growth within a collaborative digital team. You'll own technical SEO audits, optimize crawlability, Core Web Vitals, and site performance while partnering with developers, content marketers, and product teams to deliver measurable impact across markets. Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum (depending on experience), plus a Marketing Bonus Scheme, excellent benefits, a supportive and inclusive culture, and hybrid working.

Job Description

We’re looking for a Technical SEO Specialist who wants to use their expertise to optimise our websites, drive growth, and make a real impact in a collaborative digital team. Why join us WorkNest is on an exciting growth journey, backed by continued investment and expansion across the UK and international markets. This role is all about improving the technical performance of our websites to maximise search visibility, user experience, and commercial impact.

As our Technical SEO Specialist, you’ll be part of a collaborative digital team focused on delivering organic growth and lead generation. Reporting to the Head of Digital, you’ll optimise our B2B websites for visibility, crawlability, and performance, working closely with developers, content marketers, and product teams to diagnose issues, implement best practices, and uncover new growth opportunities.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone data-driven and detail-oriented, with a passion for technical SEO and the curiosity to stay ahead of ever-changing algorithms and trends.

What We Offer Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum (depending on experience) Marketing Bonus Scheme Excellent benefits package A supportive and inclusive work culture Hybrid working - 2 days in our Chester office, 3 days from home Mentorship and Rising Stars Programmes

What We’re Looking For We’re looking for a Technical SEO Specialist with at least 2 years’ experience in B2B digital marketing with a strong technical focus. You’ll have hands-on experience in technical SEO and a solid understanding of site architecture, crawlability, indexation, Core Web Vitals, and structured data, along with proficiency in tools such as Google Search Console, Screaming Frog, Ahrefs, SEMrush, and GA4.

In this role, you’ll conduct comprehensive technical SEO audits, implement actionable recommendations, support website migrations and re-platforming projects, and optimise site speed and performance. You’ll work closely with our SEO agency, developers, and content teams to align technical and on-page strategies, and track and report on key SEO metrics to drive continuous improvement.

Experience working with CMS platforms like WordPress, HubSpot, or enterprise-level CMS is essential, and familiarity with Storyblok would be an advantage. You’ll need strong analytical skills, great attention to detail, and the confidence to work collaboratively across teams to achieve business objectives.

Our Story WorkNest is part of a wider Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) division owned by Inflexion. We are a powerhouse of Employment Law, HR, Compliance, Health & Safety, Cyber, and ISO support services, weaving pragmatic advice with powerful technology platforms. We have experienced exceptional growth over the last 24 months, fuelled by the acquisition of leading business services groups such as Bulletproof, Pentest People, IMSM, and Wirehouse.

Across Axiom GRC, our 12,000 colleagues support over 40,000 organisations worldwide. At WorkNest, we are proud to be building a culture that values Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Inclusion - we believe our people are what make us.

We value, respect, and support each other, and understand the importance of work-life balance whilst working together to deliver a brilliant service for our clients.

Up for the challenge? If you share our values of Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Inclusion, please use the purple ‘apply now’ button to begin your application. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and covering letter outlining how you fulfil the person specification for this post.

WorkNest is committed to creating a culture of Inclusion and ensuring that everyone - job applicants, clients, colleagues, and anyone else we deal with – is treated fairly and with respect. We continuously review our policies and processes to support our aim to create a diverse team. Please speak to our Talent and Recruitment specialist if there are any adjustments we need to make to ensure genuine equality of opportunity.

See why WorkNest is a great place to work - Watch our Culture video: https://worknest.wistia.com/medias/tg8eo5hyce Please note: Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. We may look to close the advert early, so please don't delay in submitting an application.

About WorkNest

WorkNest in Liverpool is viewed positively by job-seekers, with praise for a people-focused culture, approachable leadership, and solid work–life balance; Glassdoor shows 4.1/5 overall with 79% of employees willing to recommend the company, and Indeed notes a supportive culture and good morale. (glassdoor.com) Key strengths cited include extensive benefits (health cash plan, life assurance, pension), hybrid/remote-friendly working, wellbeing and recognition programs, and a strong emphasis on inclusion and CSR. (worknest.com) Common criticisms include pay levels described as average with limited raises and a fast-paced, sometimes turbulent environment with restructures, along with concerns about management style and turnover. (glassdoor.com) Financial health appears robust, evidenced by growth through acquisitions (Business HR Solutions in 2022; Wirehouse in 2024) and a private-equity-backed strategy, with CSR and sustainability embedded via Maggie’s partnerships, paid volunteering (VITO days), and sustainability-focused roles. (crunchbase.com)

Frequently Asked Questions

What will I do in this Technical SEO Specialist role?

Lead and conduct comprehensive technical SEO audits to identify issues and opportunities across B2B websites.
Implement actionable recommendations to improve crawlability, indexation, site speed, Core Web Vitals, and overall performance.
Support website migrations and re-platforming projects, ensuring SEO continuity and minimal traffic loss.
Collaborate closely with developers, content marketers, product teams, and the external SEO agency to align technical and on-page strategies.
Track, measure, and report on key SEO metrics to drive continuous improvement and demonstrate business impact.
Optimize site architecture and implement structured data to enhance search visibility and rich results.

What are the essential qualifications and preferred skills?

At least 2 years of experience in B2B digital marketing with a strong technical SEO focus.
Hands-on expertise in technical SEO fundamentals: site structure, crawlability, indexation, Core Web Vitals, and structured data.
Proficiency with key tools: Google Search Console, Screaming Frog, Ahrefs, SEMrush, and GA4.
Experience with CMS platforms such as WordPress, HubSpot, or other enterprise-level CMS; familiarity with Storyblok is a plus.
Strong analytical abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and proven ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams.
Ability to diagnose issues, translate data into actionable plans, and communicate findings to non-technical stakeholders.

Where and how will I work?

Location: Liverpool.
Hybrid working model: 2 days per week in the Chester office and 3 days working from home.
You’ll be part of a collaborative digital team focused on organic growth, working with developers, content marketers, product teams, and an external SEO agency.

What compensation and benefits can I expect?

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum (dependent on experience).
Marketing Bonus Scheme.
Excellent benefits package.
Mentorship and Rising Stars Programmes to support development.
A supportive and inclusive work culture that values collaboration and growth.

How do I apply and what can I expect from the process?

How to apply: Submit your current CV/resume (and any relevant portfolio or case studies) through the company’s careers page.
What to expect: If shortlisted, you’ll be contacted by the recruitment team to discuss your experience and fit for the role. You may be invited to interviews with the Head of Digital and other team members, and you could be asked to discuss prior technical SEO work or provide examples of audits and improvements you’ve led.
Preparation tips: Be ready to talk through real-world technical SEO audits, migration or re-platforming experiences, and measurable improvements in rankings, traffic, or conversions. Highlight familiarity with the listed tools and any CMS work, especially if you’ve worked with WordPress, HubSpot, or Storyblok.