Web Developer

Medirest Signature; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned heritage organization is seeking a Web Developer to enhance online experiences and drive marketing strategies. This role involves maintaining and expanding existing websites, collaborating with marketing teams, and optimizing performance. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge in web tools and analytics, alongside excellent project management skills. Situated in Portsmouth, this position offers a chance to contribute to a unique cultural institution.

Benefits

Group pension plan with employer contributions

Free onsite parking

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced family leave provisions

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts at shops and cafes

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience managing digital platforms.
• Experience delivering digital development programmes.
• Strong project management skills focused on achieving targets.

Responsibilities

• Drive the museum's marketing strategy through exceptional online experiences.
• Develop and implement website plans and optimize customer journeys.
• Collaborate with marketing and external agencies to measure website performance.

Skills

Managing a portfolio of digital platforms

Delivering digital development programmes

Collaborative working

Project management

Improving website KPIs

Technical knowledge in WordPress and Drupal

Reporting with Google Analytics 4

Understanding of content performance and SEO

Tools

WordPress

Drupal

Google Analytics 4

Lookers Studio

Job description

Web Developer

Salary (Grade 6) -£35,919 - £40,541per annum(dependent upon experience)

Hours:37.5hours per week-permanent/contract

Location: National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Our epic story is of the Royal Navy, and its impact on Britain and the world. Here you can come aboard the most famous ships, planes, and submarines of the Royal Navy and experience them through those who served on them. Aswell as being truly captivated by the thousands of unique, emotional, and sometimes quirky stories that have shaped the Royal Navy into what it proudly stands for today.

Our vision is to be the world’s most inspiring Naval Museum, linking Navy to Nation. You are pivotal in us achieving our vision, and to support this we embrace diversity and want everyone to feel valued and have a sense of belonging.

This is a great opportunity to join the team

We are looking for a Web Developer to drive the museum's marketing strategy by creating exceptional online experiences for public-facing and internal websites. This includes developing and implementing website plans, optimising customer journeys, and initiating layout and functionality updates. They will also assist and project plan in integrating back-end services and databases. A key part of the role involves collaborating with our marketing team and external digital agencies to measure and report on website performance, ensuring data informs future strategy.

The role is hands-on, involving the maintenance, expansion, and scaling of sites, as well as creating digital experiences using CMS systems and establishing testing processes. They will produce and monitor high-quality website content aligned with brand guidelines and user experience principles. Responsibilities also extend to managing web performance, accessibility, and security, reporting on trends, and adapting digital experiences across various platforms. A crucial aspect is ensuring content adheres to best practices for optimisation and accessibility. Finally, the Web Developer will project manage website update programs within a complex organization, focusing on impact and targets

What you can bring:

• Demonstrable experience of managing a portfolio of digital platforms with diverse business objectives.
• Experience of delivering programmes of digital development and optimisation based ondata
• An enthusiasm for collaborative working, including liaising with various agencies/business partners and colleagues to create high quality digital experiences.
• Strong project management skills with a focus on impact and achieving targets.
• A track record of improving website KPI’s including revenue growth, traffic and conversions
• Strong technical knowledge and experience in dealing with WordPress, Drupal and creative cloud
• Experience in reporting through google analytics 4 and Lookers Studio
• A good understanding of content performance and SEO

What we offer:

• The opportunity to be part of a friendly and diverse workplace within a unique heritage environment.
• Group pension plan with Royal London (6% employer contributions, 2% employee contributions and death in service benefit).
• Free onsite parking - (dependent on site- not necessarily Portsmouth as need a base pass)
• 25 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays) pro rata for part time employees, increasing to 30 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays) after 5 years’ service, pro rata for part time employees, with the option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Enhanced maternity/adoption and paternity pay.
• Flexible working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free admission to other national museums and attractions within the reciprocal agreement.
• Discounts at our shops and cafes.
• Free and discounted tickets for family and friends.
• A range of other benefits including cycle to work
• Paid reservist leave.

We want you to succeed and showcase your skills and experiences, so if you are invited to interview, we will share our interview questions with you ahead of time. If you would like to have an informal discussion regarding the role, or ask any questions, please contactSharna Bennett, Customer Relationship Manager and Web Lead, on [e-mail].

All applicants are asked to apply viahttps://jobs.nmrn.org.uk/bymidnighton12th August 2025. The selection processes will be held on site in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard shortly after.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to the application process because of a disability, please contact the People team [e-mail] support.

This post requires a DBS check as a requirement of working on the naval base, as well as the right to work in the UK. Please note we cannot currently sponsor work visas.