Digital Manager

ROYAL ARMOURIES MUSEUM; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Armouries Museum is seeking a Digital Manager to lead a talented team in creating engaging digital experiences. This role involves overseeing content production across various platforms, ensuring accessibility, and championing user-centered design. Join a collaborative team to innovate how history is presented online and in galleries. This hybrid position offers flexibility and the opportunity to shape the museum's digital future.

Qualifications

• Experience in video, web, or multimedia production.
• Strong understanding of accessibility and UX.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital content creation across platforms.
• Manage and support a team of digital specialists.
• Monitor and report on digital performance.

Skills

Digital Content Production

Project Management

Storytelling

User-Centered Design

Accessibility

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Content Management Systems

Digital Analytics Platforms

Job description

Job Description

Location: Leeds / Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Hours: Full-time (36 hours/week), Permanent

Are you a creative digital leader with a passion for storytelling and audience engagement? The Royal Armouries Museum is looking for a Digital Manager to help shape the future of how we present our national collection online and in-gallery.

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in one of the UK’s most important museums, leading a talented digital team and producing compelling content that educates, inspires, and connects with a diverse audience.

About the Role

As Digital Manager, you’ll oversee the development and delivery of innovative, high-quality digital experiences across multiple platforms — including our website, galleries, and social channels. From digital trails and videos to long-form storytelling and podcasts, you’ll lead projects that bring the Royal Armouries’ stories to life in fresh, accessible ways.

Working closely with the Digital Programme Manager and cross-departmental teams, you’ll champion user-centred design, accessibility, and digital best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead digital content creation across the Royal Armouries’ sites and platforms
• Manage and support a team of digital specialists
• Oversee the Royal Armouries website and develop new digital products Collaborate with marketing, exhibitions, and learning teams
• Monitor and report on digital performance and user engagement
• Support wider staff with digital training and best practice
• Manage budgets and deputise for the Digital Programme Manager as needed

What We’re Looking For:

• A skilled digital content producer with experience in video, web, or multimedia
• Strong understanding of accessibility (WCAG 2.2 AA), UX, and inclusive design Leadership experience, with excellent project management and communication skills
• Familiarity with tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, content management systems, and digital analytics platforms
• A passion for storytelling and public engagement, ideally with experience in the arts, cultural, or heritage sector

Desirable

Experience:

• Knowledge of Drupal, DAM systems, GA4, SEO, or HTML/CSS
• Background in museums or public-facing cultural institutions
• Understanding of GDPR and copyright for digital content

Why Join Us?

At Royal Armouries, we’re not just preserving the past — we’re innovating how it’s experienced. You’ll join a collaborative, supportive team with a shared commitment to accessibility, inclusivity, and storytelling that resonates with today’s audiences.

This hybrid role offers flexibility, creativity, and the chance to shape the digital future of one of the UK’s leading museums.

Apply now and help us bring history to life for the digital age.

Closing date: 19/05/25.