Digital Experience Manager

Hedley Studios; Bicester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector seeks a Digital Experience Manager to enhance their online presence. This role involves managing website performance, executing digital strategies, and collaborating with the marketing team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in website management and digital marketing, with a passion for luxury automotive. Benefits include private healthcare, flexible working, and a monthly bonus scheme.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Death in Service Insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Share options

Monthly bonus scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in website management and optimisation.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing trends.
• Ability to interpret performance data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and optimisation of websites.
• Manage digital marketing strategies to increase brand visibility.
• Provide regular reports and actionable insights to stakeholders.

Skills

Website Management

Digital Marketing

SEO

PPC

Google Analytics

Communication

Tools

Google Ads

Meta Ads

Google Tag Manager

SEO Tools

Job description

Digital Experience Manager

We’re looking for a talented Website and Digital Marketing professional to join our Marketing team.This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of Hedley Studios’ online presence—driving website performance, enhancing user experience, managing content, and executing effective digital marketing strategies.You’ll work closely with our Content and Brand team to ensure everything aligns seamlessly with our brand identity and commercial objectives.

Summary

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (DOE) pa

Starting: ASAP

Reporting to: Head of Marketing

Working Hours: 40hrs per week

Location: HQ (142 The Command Works, Bicester Heritage, Southern Avenue, Bicester, Buckinghamshire, OX27 8FY) / Hybrid

About us: Hedley Studios

We stand at the intersection between art and automotive excellence, transcending traditional boundaries to craft vehicles that are both luxury collectables and functional art pieces. Based at Bicester Heritage since 2020 where we expertly hand-build each creation we are building a unique legacy of unmatched elegance and exclusivity. Our philosophy is to develop the pinnacle of art with motion.Behind the scenes, our expert team blends outstanding engineering with artistic mastery to create unparalleled automotive art pieces.

The Hedley Studios culture is inclusive, expert and friendly, with the inspired energy you often find in startups or motorsport and the shared passion you encounter when like-minded people unite behind a vision that reflects their personal interests. We are committed to advancing the work of equality, diversity and inclusion and we want to attract the best people from the widest talent pool, as well as those who reflect the diverse nature of our society. Our exceptionally talented team are fuelled by a determination to create truly remarkable vehicles, whilst having a ton of fun along the way.This is where you come in…

Our Values

Start Simple: Don't worry about having all the answers, just get started. Growth comes from taking chances and making mistakes. We approach problem-solving with resourcefulness and creativity without compromising on attention to detail.

Collaboration: We support each other and work together. We strive to leverage the collective intelligence of everyone at Hedley Studios. We are free of ego and seek to understand. We challenge each other, but respectfully.

Communication: Communicate directly – whatever the question, communication is the answer. Get feedback early and listen openly. Someone does not have to be wrong for you to be right.

Accountability: Champion Accountability – accept responsibility for your actions and inactions. We are open and honest about our shortcomings, as we are with our successes. Strive for continuous improvement in the everyday.

Diversity: Seek and value the strength of diverse perspectives – we learn from all to build for all. Embrace differences - everyone at Hedley Studios should be able to work and learn in an atmosphere of respect, dignity, and acceptance.

Adventure: Grow our business in a way that makes us proud. Embrace the adventure – set ambitious goals, understand things don't always go to plan, work with creativity and passion and celebrate success! Remember Hedley Studios belongs to all of us.

The role:

Website Management:

·Global point of contact for all website-related requests

·Overseeing the development, maintenance and optimisation of all our websites to ensure functionality and engaging user experience

·Analyse user behaviour, identifying pain points, and proposing solutions to optimize overall usability

·Ensure consistency across multiple websites with brand tone of voice, up-to-date product information, all whilst making the pages more visually cohesive

·Streamline data capture across multiple sites, with a focus on continuous optimisation

·Creation of microsites and campaign landing pages where required

·Project manage the design and launch of new websites, adhering to project timelines

·Partner with our IT agency to maintain website stability, hosting, and security

·Oversee integration with other digital tools and make recommendations to help support sustainable growth

·Use analytic tools to monitor website performance, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement

·Provide regular reports and actionable insights to stakeholders

Digital Strategy

·Manage digital marketing strategies to increase brand visibility, engagement and conversion rates.

·Manage SEO and PPC campaigns – ‘always-on’ test and learn strategy

·Work closely with our ContentExecutive to ensure our digital presence is constantly refreshed

·Copywrite and manage our Hedley Studios blog

·Carry out regular analysis of website traffic, user behaviour and campaign performance followed by the creation and implementation of strategies for improvement

·Work closely with the CRM Manager to ensure digital journeys are being captured efficiently within our CRM system

• Manage global media agencies to develop and execute paid media campaigns that increase brand visibility, engagement and conversion rates.

Knowledge, skills & experience:

• Proven experience in website management and optimisation
• Confident in managing media campaigns and PPC
• Strong understanding of Google Ads, Meta Ads, and other digital advertising platforms
• Proficient in Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and SEO tools
• Ability to interpret performance data and translate it into actionable creative briefs
• Experience managing and optimizing e-commerce platforms and websites.
• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven mindset.
• Up to date knowledge of digital marketing trends
• Sharp eye for detail and design
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Passion for automotive and luxury

Generally:

Comfortable working in an environment where you have plenty of autonomy, we expect everyone to be high-performing and self-managing. It’s an entrepreneurial environment which keeps things interesting but isn’t for everyone!

·Switched on and can take the initiative, you don't need to be told what to do all the time. We want people who look for problems and solve them without being asked.

·Self-motivating – you’ll have full support along the way, but we won’t hold your hand throughout.

…and lots more. Being a start-up and a new role, we’d expect whoever assumes the role to have adaptability, flexibility and can-do attitude.

Hedley Studios Benefits & Perks:

·Private healthcare including optical, dental & hearing cover with Vitality Health and its associated perks (once probation period completed).

·Death in Service Insurance x 4 annual salary – coming soon

·A family friendly employer offering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, flexible working patterns and hybrid working locations where possible.

·25 days holiday + bank holidays with an extra day of holiday for every year of service (up to 35 days)

·Share options after 6 months of service

·Monthly bonus scheme with ‘Extra Mile’ Award

·1-month unpaid leave option (after a year’s service)

·Members of Nest pension scheme

·Members of Cycle to Work Scheme

·Monthly team events

·Birthday presents

·Bring your dog to the office (subject to Chewie’s sign off!)

·Subsidized café lunches

·Free parking on site in the beautiful Bicester Heritage site where our HQ is based – a stunning place for any car enthusiast to be based.

Keen to apply?

We want to hear from you! Please send us a covering note (maximum 400 words) with why you are the right candidate for this role. Please don’t just regurgitate your CV – we are looking for a flavour of you and what you can bring Hedley Studios. Think of this as your own personal highlights reel.

Please note that if you have not heard from us one month after the closing date of the advert then on this occasion then you have not been successful. However, we will keep all applications on file and be in touch if any future roles match your skills.If you want your application to be removed please contact us.