Digital Experience Manager

Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider. Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.

The Digital Experience Team is a multi skills team, made up of technical and content specialists. The team has ownership of our award winning University website. The team create engaging, accessible assets to support a wide range of stakeholders and functions within the University, with a particular focus on supporting student recruitment, using well planned and delivered user journeys to support our enquirers and applicants.

We are looking for a confident and skilled people manager with excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work autonomously. The successful candidate will have skills and knowledge around the management of large and complex websites and their links with marketing, with knowledge of using HTML, CSS and JavaScript. They will have a good understanding of user journeys, web analytics and SEO and GEO.

Experience of working in Higher Education or similar complex organisation is desirable but not essential.

Required skills and experience:
- Experience within team leadership and development
- Able to prove experience of managing large and complex websites
- Understanding of HTML, CSS and JavaScript
- Prior experience using web reporting tools
- Understanding of CMS and design for digital layout and wireframes

Please note: this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. Applications are welcome from candidates who can evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.