Webmaster lastminute.coms holiday autos

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Salary:18000
Location:Surrey
Job type:Permanent
Date posted:2 Sep 2005 14:10:24
Job description:To support the on-site merchandising and site improvement projects of lastminute.coms and holiday autos cars business in order to increase customer conversions.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
· Work as part of a team of webmasters supporting all front-end activity for the cars business across the group· Supporting the Cars Site Manager in achievement of set sales targets· Actively involved in the decision making process relating to the allocated category business· Co-ordinate and progress any non-category specific projects allocated· Support the Cars Site Manager on User Interface (UI) projects; contribute new ideas and review designs · Increase visitors to our sites using best practice search engine optimisation wherever possible· Analyse and interpret web analytics and customer feedback to maximise customer usability, site productivity and technical performance· Source, monitor and report on competitor activity· Ensuring delivery of all new cars promotional pages and the stability/integrity of the cars information within front end web pages· Ensure high editorial standards in line the brand identity· Prepare reports of monthly/weekly report of activity from the cars site team in a format to present to the Cars Site Manager, Senior Site Manager and Category Director· Increase visitors to our sites using search engine optimisation (SEO) by using SEO best practice within all site content· Regularly monitor the sites to ensure optimal performance Be flexible to support other departments to maintain service levels

Special considerations
Based at Camberley to start with, candidate could be required to work from Victoria Street in due course, either part of the time or full time. Flexibility regards location is important.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
· A levels or equivalent. · High grade GCSE English Language (A to C).
Desirable
· Degree level education (any discipline) with English as the course language

SPECIALIST/TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, APTITUDE
Essential
· Good problem solver and decision maker· Planning and organising skills· Good HTML and CSS knowledge· Basic JavaScript knowledge· Excellent written English with proven copywriting skills· Fully computer literate (Outlook, Excel, Word)· Macromedia software literate – Dreamweaver and Fireworks basic skills· Graphic design skills
Desirable
· Experience of using Content Management Systems

EXPERIENCE
Desirable
· Knowledge of the car hire industry, terminology, technology and booking methods· 1 years previous website design/development experience

ABILITIES / PERSONALITY
Essential
· A passion for the web and the potential of e-commerce· Thorough and meticulous with meticulous eye for detail· Proactive team player· Self motivated, uses initiative and problem solver· Ability to work to tight deadlines with a can do attitude· Exciting personality with drive, initiative and enthusiasm· Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills· Creative fla
Ref: CWJOBS/JE/Web/Camb
Advertiser: lastminute.com
Email: jobs@lastminute.com
Contact: Lucy Howorth
Address:
Telephone: 01276 703167
Fax: 01276 515814
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