Digital Experience Manager

York St. John University; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent annual leave entitlement

Pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Relocation expenses package

Visa fee reimbursement

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

York St John University is seeking a confident people manager for the Digital Experience Team in York. You will oversee the management of large and complex websites, work closely with marketing, and use HTML, CSS and JavaScript to support site development and user journeys.

Experience in Higher Education or similar complex organisations is desirable. Located in York, the role is full-time and permanent with a competitive salary and inclusive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience within team leadership and development.
• Ability to manage large and complex websites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Digital Experience Team.
• Oversee management of large and complex websites and link with marketing.
• Utilise HTML, CSS and JavaScript to support site development and maintenance.
• Apply web analytics and SEO knowledge to improve user journeys.

Skills

Team leadership

Managing large websites

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Web analytics

SEO

Tools

CMS

Job description

Introduction to YSJ university

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.

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.

Location: York

Salary: £34,610 - £39,906

Full time, permanent.

The Team

The Digital Experience Team are a multi skills team, make up of technical specialists and content designers and creators. The team have stewardship of a number of digital assets around the University, with the main focus being on our award winning University website.

The team create attractive, 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.

The Role

We are looking for a confident and skilled people manager with excellent personal 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, composition and wireframes

Additional Information

For informal enquiries please contact Matthew Taylor at [e-mail]

Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.

It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.

We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.

Further Information About Life At YSJ

Our attached 'further information' document below provides further information about our culture, achievements and testimonials from our employees.

Read more about our culture, inclusive community, working arrangements and benefits for York St John employees

Read the latest news, views and stories from our staff and students.

Read more about our commitment to managing and reducing our environmental impact and to promoting sustainable development wherever we can.

Our Benefits Package

• Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
• Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
• Pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan after six months service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
• On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software
• Relocation expenses package for certain roles
• Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role)

Closing Date

Sunday 20 September 2026 at midnight

Provisional Interview Date

Tuesday 13 October 2026