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Sykes Holiday Cottages is the UK's leading independent cottage holiday company. Following significant expansion this year, we are seeking enthusiastic individuals for the following positions:

Marketing Vacancy - SEO Executive

Due to continued success and expansion, Sykes Cottages, the leading independent UK holiday cottage company are recruiting for more online marketers to join the team. You will be responsible for implementing parts of the online marketing strategy and increasing the company's web presence. Direct experience is not essential as full training will be provided, however a sound knowledge of online media is required.

• Negotiate & obtaining inbound weblinks from external websites
• Writing content to be published on Sykes' websites
• Amending on-page elements to ensure greater respect from search engines
• Recording and reporting of all work done

• Impeccable writing skills
• Friendly and professional phone manner
• Commercial mindset that makes deals happen at the right price
• Basic knowledge of search engines and how they work
• Good knowledge of Excel and Word

• Experience of linkbuilding
• Experience of web development & use of a website CMS
• Knowledge of how search engines work
• Copywriting
• Outbound telesales

Please forward your CV and a cover letter to info@sykescottages.co.uk

IT Opportunities

The Role

Working for a sector-leading, rapidly expanding organisation based in Chester, the IT department develops its own in-house systems and public-facing websites. You will use open-source PHP/MySQL technologies to develop and support sites and applications providing CRM, CMS, mobile, and ecommerce functionality. Working as part of a talented IT team, and dealing with business users directly, you will have the opportunity to learn from your peers and get hands-on exposure to all the company's systems.

• Minimum 1 year's commercial experience open source web technologies: LAMP stack (PHP, MySQL, Apache, Linux), Javascript, Ajax, HTML, XML, CSS, XSL.
• Must have developed a range of dynamic database-driven websites using these technologies.
• Must be able to work with other internal departments including effective communication with individuals.
• Experience of website design and front-end development.
• Ability to deliver projects within timescales in a fast-paced environment.
• Bright and self-motivated individual, fast learning , flexible, and willing to get involved in all aspects of the department's work.

The ideal candidate will also have:

• Worked in a structured team environment based on technical specifications, test plans, and version control.
• Developed and maintained sites optimised for SEO.
• A degree in an IT-related subject, preferably software development.
  

To apply, please email your CV to info@sykescottages.co.uk.

Or post it to: 'The IT Department, Sykes Holiday Cottages, Lime Tree House, Hoole Lane, Chester CH2 3EG.'

Holiday Sales Advisors

(Full-time and part-time, daytime, evening and weekends available)

Help our customers find the right holiday. Full training and support provided. We are seeking bubbly, enthusiastic people with a flair for providing great customer service.

Application Form

To apply, complete the Sykes Job Application (PDF) and return to:
Sykes Cottages
Lime Tree House
Hoole Lane
Chester
CH2 3EG

E-mail: holidayadvisors@sykescottages.co.uk

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