Digital Marketing, IT Systems & Data Security Specialist

Position: Digital Marketing, IT Systems & Data Security Specialist

Salary:£27,300.00-£38,000.00 per year

Job Type: Full-time,

Work location
:

Middlesbrough, England

Competitive / Disclosed upon application (Structured to satisfy Home Office Skilled Worker Visa threshold requirements)

About Us:

We are an established and steadily growing online retailer of household goods based in Middlesbrough. Over the years, we have built a strong track record of sales across major marketplace platforms. As we enter our next phase of growth, our primary focus is expanding and driving revenue directly through our brand website.

We hold an active UK Home Office Sponsor Licence and are offering Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship specifically for high-calibre UK university students finishing their studies or current UK Graduate Visa (PSW) holders looking to transition into a permanent sponsored role.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a versatile IT and Digital Specialist who shares our growth vision to join our team full-time, on-site in Middlesbrough
. You will take hands-on ownership of our direct e-commerce website, web security, stock management software, and digital marketing channels.

In this multi-faceted role, you will work closely with our operational team to convert marketplace success into direct website growth, while managing UK GDPR compliance, data privacy, e-commerce operations, and technical SEO
.

Key Responsibilities:

• Website Growth & Digital Marketing:
• Lead technical SEO strategies, site speed optimizations, and CRO tactics tailored to converting site visitors into direct customers.
• Plan and execute digital marketing campaigns, Google Shopping integrations, paid search, and direct website traffic strategies.
• Software & Stock Inventory Systems:
• Manage and optimize our inventory control software on-site to ensure seamless, real-time stock sync between our main website and external platforms.
• Oversee database integrity, custom scripts, and API integrations to streamline order fulfillment and automated inventory updating.
• Data Protection & UK GDPR Compliance:
• Ensure our website, customer databases, checkout systems, and marketing lists comply strictly with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018
  .
• Cybersecurity & System Infrastructure:
• Oversee website infrastructure security, manage SSL certificates, conduct routine vulnerability checks, and defend against e-commerce cyber threats.
• Maintain routine server/database backups, user permission protocols, and secure payment processing workflows.

Requirements & Applicant Eligibility:

• Working Pattern: Must be able to work 100% on-site at our Middlesbrough location.
• Immigration Status: Must currently hold a valid UK Student Visa (nearing completion or recently completed) or a UK Graduate Visa
  .
• Education: Must hold (or be completing) a UK Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, E-Commerce, or Digital Marketing.
• Core Competencies:
• Practical understanding of UK GDPR principles
  and e-commerce data privacy compliance.
• Proven experience with technical SEO tools (Google Search Console, Ahrefs, SEMrush) and modern CMS/e-commerce platforms (Word Press/Woo Commerce, Shopify, Magento).
• Familiarity with inventory control systems, e-commerce API integrations, and database management.
• UK Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship provided (In-country switch for eligible UK degree holders).
• Play a key, hands-on role in driving a local Middlesbrough e-commerce success story.
• 28 days including bank holidays.