Lead Digital Experience Manager, University Website

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

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.