Digital Experience Manager (125-26-R)

York St John University; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

York St John University in York seeks a confident manager to lead the Digital Experience Team, overseeing a large, complex university website and coordinating with marketing, analytics, and SEO. You will apply HTML, CSS and JavaScript to shape site architecture and user journeys, ensuring accessible, user-centered digital experiences.

Experience in Higher Education or similar complex organisations is desirable. Closing date and interview process details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience within team leadership.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Digital Experience Team.
• Oversee management of large and complex university website.
• Collaborate with marketing, web analytics, and SEO teams.
• Utilize HTML, CSS and JavaScript to guide site architecture.
• Ensure accessible, user-centered digital journeys.
• Govern CMS and wireframe-based design.

Skills

Team leadership

Managing large websites

CMS knowledge

SEO & web analytics

Wireframe/design

User journey awareness

Tools

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Job description

Location: York

Salary: 35,302 - 40,704 per annum

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 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.

The Role

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

Additional information

For informal enquiries please contact Rebecca Smith 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: 15 Nov 2026
Category: Professional Support (including Research vacancies)