Web Editor - FTC

Alzheimer's Research UK; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dementia research charity in the UK seeks a Web Editor for a 12-month contract. The role involves managing and updating engaging web content, optimizing for SEO and ensuring web accessibility. Ideal candidates will have a passion for content creation and a strong understanding of digital strategies. The position requires flexibility for office and remote work, offering a salary of approximately £31,000 per annum, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in coordinating and editing web content.
• Strong understanding of SEO principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with web accessibility standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and update web content to ensure it's accurate and relevant.
• Collaborate with teams to maintain an effective project management platform.
• Conduct SEO optimization to enhance visibility.
• Track and analyze content performance metrics.
• Deliver training for organization-wide digital upskilling.

Skills

Content management

SEO principles

Web accessibility standards

Communication skills

Creativity

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

The website is the front door for people looking to find out more about Alzheimer s Research UK, with more than 15 million views a year. The Web Editor will play a vital role in managing compelling and informative content for ARUK's website. They will ensure the website remains up-to-date, engaging, and accessible to all users, while also contributing to ARUK's broader digital strategy and brand storytelling efforts.

This is a 12-month fixed term contract, or on return of the substantive postholder, to cover a period of maternity leave.

Responsibilities

• Content planning & management
• Collaboration: Coach teams to ensure web content is up to date and stakeholders are effectively utilising our project management platform to request changes.
• Content development: research search intent to provide recommendations for engaging and informative content for ARUK's website, including news articles, blog posts, fundraising appeals, research updates, educational resources and more.
• Website maintenance: regularly review and update existing website content to ensure accuracy, relevance, and adherence to brand guidelines.
• Content calendar: continue to develop and maintain a content calendar to plan and schedule content publication, ensuring a consistent flow of fresh and relevant content.
• SEO optimisation: optimise web content for search engines (SEO) to improve visibility, drive organic traffic, and reach wider audiences.
• Accessibility: champion an accessibility-first approach to content development, ensuring web content adheres to accessibility standards, making it inclusive for all people. Use internal channels to regularly share tips, recommendations and best practice across the digital team, and wider organisation.
• Content performance analysis: work with the Analytics Officers to track and analyse content performance metrics (page views, time on page, bounce rate, conversions) to identify opportunities and trends, measure impact, and inform future content strategies.
• Strategic decision-making
• Cross-functional alignment: work closely across the digital team, commissioning teams, and wider stakeholders to ensure content supports the overall digital strategy, campaign objectives and organisational priorities.
• User-centric approach: understand the needs and preferences of ARUK's target audiences (supporters, researchers, people affected directly or indirectly by Alzheimer's, healthcare professionals) and tailor content accordingly.
• Testing: seek opportunities for A/B testing and work with the wider Web and Analytics Team to create tests. Increase appetite for testing across ARUK and build up evidence to support decision making, improve user journeys and boost conversions.
• Training and upskilling
• SEO and web accessibility: create opportunities to share questions, celebrate best practice and signpost resources.
• Training: deliver training to support organisation-wide digital upskilling including SEO basics.

What we are looking for

• Proven experience in co-ordinating and editing web content.
• Strong understanding of SEO principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with web accessibility standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of web design principles such as consistency, usability, whitespace, responsive design & visual hierarchy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative and engaging writing style.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Passion for creating content that makes a difference.
• Empathy and understanding of the needs of people affected by Alzheimer's disease.

Additional Information

• Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
• Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
• Our Office: 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
• Salary: Circa £31,000 per annum, plus benefits
• How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
• About Alzheimer s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.

The closing date for applications is the 5th October 2025, with interviews being arranged once shortlisting has been completed. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. Any offer of employment is subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

About the Employer

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. If you require any adjustments at application or interview, please contact us via our website. For more information about working for ARUK and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer s Research UK.