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SEO & Digital Growth Executive

Compass Fuel Oils
Preston Full-time
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Office Based, Preston, Lancashire

About Us:

As one of the UK’s leading fuel oil suppliers, we have built a strong reputation for reliability, service, and operational excellence.

We are now looking for an SEO \& Digital Growth Executive to take ownership of our organic presence and turn it into a consistent source of high\-quality inbound enquiries.

This is not a traditional marketing role.
We are looking for someone who understands that rankings are meaningless unless they convert into revenue.

Key Responsibilities

SEO Strategy \& Execution

  • Own and execute the company’s SEO strategy (technical, on\-page, and content)

  • Identify and target high\-intent, revenue\-driving keywords

  • Optimise existing pages and build new landing pages designed to convert

  • Monitor rankings, search trends, and competitor activity

  • Deliver measurable growth in organic traffic and inbound enquiries
Technical SEO \& Website Performance
  • Carry out technical SEO audits and implement fixes

  • Improve site speed, mobile usability, and Core Web Vitals

  • Manage indexing, crawlability, and site structure

  • Implement schema markup and structured data

  • Handle redirects, canonical tags, and technical SEO fundamentals
Website Management (Full\-Stack Awareness)
  • Make front\-end updates (HTML, CSS, basic JavaScript)

  • Work confidently within WordPress

  • Build and optimise landing pages without relying on developers

  • Troubleshoot website issues impacting performance or SEO

  • Support integrations (tracking, forms, CRM connections, APIs where required)
Content \& Conversion
  • Create and optimise SEO\-focused content (service pages, blogs, landing pages)

  • Align content with customer intent and buying behaviour

  • Continuously improve conversion rates (CRO mindset, not just traffic)

  • Ensure messaging is commercially focused, not just informational
Analytics \& Performance
  • Track and analyse performance using:

  • Google Analytics

  • Google Search Console

  • Monitor keyword rankings and site performance using tools such as:

  • Ahrefs or SEMrush

  • Report on traffic, leads, and conversion performance (not vanity metrics)

  • Translate data into clear, actionable improvements
Requirements
  • 3\+ years’ experience in SEO or digital marketing with proven results

  • Strong understanding of technical SEO and website structure

  • Ability to implement changes directly, not just recommend them

  • Experience working within CMS platforms (WordPress preferred)

  • Analytical mindset with a focus on commercial outcomes

  • Strong writing skills with an understanding of search intent
Desirable
  • Experience in local SEO or service\-based industries

  • Familiarity with Google Ads (for keyword and conversion insight)

  • Basic understanding of APIs and website integrations

  • Experience in fuel, logistics, construction, or industrial sectors
What Success Looks Like
  • Increased rankings for high\-intent search terms

  • Growth in inbound enquiries and qualified leads

  • Improved website conversion rates

  • Reduced reliance on paid channels over time
Why Join Us
  • Direct impact on business growth

  • Ability to implement ideas quickly without layers of approval

  • Work closely with decision\-makers

  • Opportunity to shape and scale a high\-performing digital channel
Benefits
  • Company pension

  • Health \& wellbeing programme

  • On\-site parking

  • Private medical insurance
£30,000 \- £40,000 DOE

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000\.00\-£40,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension

  • Health \& wellbeing programme

  • On\-site parking

  • Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person

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