Web Developer and SEO Specialist

Searchability • Chester • Human Resources
Full-time Mid

Description

WEB DEVELOPER & TECHNICAL SEO SPECIALIST
• Based in Chester
• Salary up to £40k DOE
• 3 days onsite
• Web development, led position with strong technical SEO focus
• Hands-on build, optimisation, and performance work
• Collaborative role working closely with IT, product, and marketing

ABOUT THE CLIENT

We are a Cheshire based finance provider supporting UK SMEs and mid-corporates with flexible loans, asset finance, and working capital solutions. Part of a global financial group, we combine local expertise with international scale to deliver fast, tailored funding that helps businesses grow.

THE BENEFITS
• Hybrid Working
• Great office location
• Generous holiday allowance
• Free Parking
• Frequent Staff Socials
• Training and development opportunities

THE WEBSITE DEVELOPER & TECHNICAL SEO SPECIALIST ROLE:

You’ll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining responsive websites and landing pages, ensuring they meet performance, accessibility, and best-practice standards. Alongside development, you’ll take ownership of technical SEO, identifying and resolving issues, improving site structure, and driving organic performance through data-led optimisation.

You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders to translate requirements and wireframes into engaging, high-quality user interfaces, while continuously improving website performance, visibility, and usability.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS
• Proven experience in website development and build processes
• Strong front-end and website testing / QA experience
• Solid understanding of technical, on-page, and off-page SEO
• Experience managing and optimising backlink profiles
• Strong analytical skills with experience in website and SEO reporting
• Hands-on experience with WordPress, Elementor, and Twig templates

DESIRABLE SKILLS
• Experience with CMS platforms and/or custom development
• Familiarity with SEO and analytics tools
• Content optimisation experience
• Exposure to API integrations, Salesforce, or Google tools

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a relevant web development role

TO BE CONSIDERED:

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via alexandra.williams@searchability.com.

For further information, please call me on 01244 739 369 / 07719 051 883.

By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS

Web Development, Front-End Development, Technical SEO, WordPress, Elementor, Twig, Website Optimisation, On-Page SEO, Backlinks, Analytics, Performance Reporting