Web Content Manager (Belfast - 42k)

VanRath; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector organization seeks a Web Content Manager to lead their digital content strategy during a crucial development phase. The successful candidate will manage a small team, oversee website content, improve user experience, and ensure compliance with digital standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience managing web content and teams.
• Experience with enterprise-level CMS platforms.
• Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of web publishers in managing public sector content.
• Oversee CMS platforms and improve user experience.
• Conduct content audits and ensure accessibility compliance.

Skills

Team Leadership

Content Strategy

User Experience

SEO Strategies

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Adobe Products

Content Audits

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Interactive Media, Computing, or Information Technology

Tools

CMS Platforms (e.g., Episerver, Umbraco)

WordPress

Google Tag Manager

Google Analytics

Accessibility Checker Tools

Job description

Web Content Manager

Location: Belfast
Salary: £42,345
Hybrid working
Contract: Until March 2027

VANRATH are excited to be recruiting for a leading public sector organisation who are seeking a Web Content Manager to lead their digital content strategy across a high-profile platform.
This is a unique opportunity for a content and digital communications specialist with team leadership experience to join a progressive and impactful team during a key period of development.

The Role

The Web Content Manager will lead a small team of web publishers and be responsible for the strategy, management and continuous improvement of a large-scale public sector website and related platforms. You will deliver content audits, oversee day-to-day publishing, and work with internal stakeholders and technical teams to improve user experience and ensure accessibility compliance.
Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the development of a user-centred website and microsites
• Managing and developing a team of two web publishers
• Overseeing content management systems, workflows and user access
• Conducting audits to improve content relevance and eliminate redundancies
• Monitoring site analytics to improve user experience
• Ensuring compliance with accessibility legislation and digital standards
• Using SEO strategies and tools to improve discoverability
• Delivering content training to stakeholders and business areas

Essential Criteria

Option 1:

• A Bachelor's Degree in any subject with significant web design/digital media components, or a Bachelor's Degree in Interactive Media, Computing, or Information Technology
  

And

At least 2 years' experience in all of the following areas:

• Leading and managing a team responsible for publishing regular website content
• Managing and administering enterprise-level CMS platforms (e.g. Episerver, Umbraco)
• Managing and administering websites built using WordPress
• Using accessibility checker tools and addressing issues
• Troubleshooting web issues including availability and performance
• Using HTML, Markdown, CSS, JavaScript to maintain complex layouts
• Using Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics for reporting and insights
• Proficiency in Adobe products including Dreamweaver and Photoshop
• Delivering website projects and working with stakeholders to develop content and improve online user journeys

OR
Option 2:

• At least 4 years' experience across all areas outlined above.

For more information, please contact Ethan Boylan today.