Web Developer

The National Museum of the Royal Navy; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent naval museum in Portsmouth is seeking a Web Developer to enhance online experiences. This role requires collaboration with marketing teams and technical skills in platforms like WordPress and Google Analytics. The ideal candidate should have project management experience and a focus on improving website performance. Offering competitive salary and benefits in a diverse work environment.

Benefits

Group pension plan

25 days annual leave

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Free admission to national museums

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience managing a portfolio of digital platforms.
• Experience delivering programmes of digital development based on data.
• Strong project management skills with a focus on achieving targets.

Responsibilities

• Drive the museum's marketing strategy by creating online experiences.
• Collaborate with marketing team and external agencies.
• Maintain, expand, and scale websites.

Skills

Managing a portfolio of digital platforms

Delivering digital development programmes

Collaborative working

Strong project management skills

Improving website KPIs

Technical knowledge in WordPress and Drupal

Experience in Google Analytics 4

Understanding of content performance

Tools

Google Analytics 4

WordPress

Drupal

Creative Cloud

Job description

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

Hours: 37.5 hours per week - permanent/contract

Location: National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - this role will be based on site a minimum of 2 days a week.

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 on data
• 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 contact Sharna Bennett, Customer Relationship Manager and Web Lead, on email [e-mail].

All applicants are asked to apply via https://jobs.nmrn.org.uk/ by midnight on 12th 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 on [e-mail] for 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.