Digital Experience Manager (125-26)

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

Job summary

York St John University in York invites applications for a people manager to lead the Digital Experience Team. You will oversee the management of large and complex websites and work with marketing to shape user journeys, accessible experiences, and web performance.

You'll apply HTML, CSS and JavaScript, use web analytics and SEO to improve outreach, and support colleagues across the University. Prior HE experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing a team
• Experience managing large and complex websites
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• Experience with web analytics reporting
• Understanding CMS and digital layout/wireframes

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Digital Experience Team
• Manage large and complex website portfolios
• Collaborate with marketing on user journeys and SEO
• Apply HTML, CSS, JS to web projects and CMS design

Skills

Team leadership

Website management

HTML/CSS/JS

Web analytics

SEO

Job description

Location: York

Salary: 34,610 - 39,906

Full time, permanent.

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.

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.

Closing Date: 20 Sep 2026
Category: Professional Support (including Research vacancies)