Website Manager

Parkwood Leisure; Chorley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Website Manager to oversee its portfolio of websites. This role involves ensuring functionality, security, and user experience across platforms, utilizing tools like Google Analytics and Semrush. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in CMS management, API integration, and UX design. Join a forward-thinking company committed to community health and well-being, where your contributions will directly impact user engagement and satisfaction. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a flexible environment with a focus on innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience with multiple systems integrated through APIs.
• Good knowledge of industry trends and UX best practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain the company's portfolio of websites.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and ensure website security.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for website functionality and design.

Skills

API Integration

WordPress Management

Google Analytics 4

SEO Best Practices

User Experience (UX)

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Tools

CMS Platforms

Google Console

Semrush

Job description

Salary up to £45,000

Working Hours 40 hours per week

Working Location Flexible (remote and hybrid working options available)

About Us

Parkwood Leisure was established over 25 years ago and is one of the UK's leading operators of publicly owned leisure facilities. We’re a company that’s proud to deliver a first-class service to each of the facilities we manage and is committed to working with local communities to make a difference and provide a healthier and happier lifestyle to the communities we serve.

Job Description

The Website Manager is responsible for overseeing and maintaining Parkwood Leisure’s portfolio of websites, which includes a headless CMS and WordPress instances. This role is responsible for ensuring the websites are functional, up-to-date, and aligned with the organisation’s goals and objectives. As well as troubleshooting technical issues, the Website Manager needs to ensure industry security standards are maintained, whilst implementing improvements to enhance the user experience and website performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Maintenance:
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, ensuring the website functions correctly and securely.
• Ensure all Application Programming Interface (API’s) integrations are working as intended and are connected to the web platforms.
• All WordPress plugins remain up to date, and all security aspects are covered.
• Ensure that payment gateways are maintained.
• Performance Optimisation:
• Monitor website performance using website analytics tools such as Google Analytics 4, Google Console, and Semrush.
• Ensure that the website integrations are as robust as possible and that all API connections are as optimised as possible.
• Security:
• Ensure the website is protected from security threats and vulnerabilities, and implement appropriate security measures.
• All plug-ins to websites are maintained and kept up to date.
• Website Design and Development:
• Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure the website meets the demands of the business in terms of functionality and design.
• Work with third-party developers to enhance the functionality and customer experience.
• Working with system providers to implement best practices.
• Using data-driven decisions to enhance the website.
• SEO and Analytics:
• Work with an SEO agency to develop best practices and highlight areas for improvement to improve website visibility.
• Use analytics to help inform stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Management and Collaboration:
• Work with third-party developers, ensuring that projects remain on track and on budget.
• Deliver CMS and WordPress training to site teams as required.
• Communicate with stakeholders of all levels of the business regarding website changes, projects, developments, and day-to-day issues.
• Working with third-party system providers to implement best practices.
• Travel to in-person supplier meetings and sites across the UK will be required.
• Documentation:
• To maintain comprehensive documentation for integration processes, configurations on the website platform for all levels of the business.
• User Experience (UX):
• Ensuring the websites are user-friendly and easy to navigate.
• Ensure that the customer journeys are simple and ever-evolving.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Marketing, or a related discipline.
• To have experience working with multiple systems in complex organisations, integrated through APIs.
• Experience working with CMS platforms such as Magnolia.
• Experience managing WordPress sites.
• Good knowledge of industry trends and understanding of good UX.
• Good knowledge of Google Analytics 4, Google Console, and SEO tools such as Semrush.
• Good communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Project management skills using agile methodologies, and the ability to work to deadlines.
  
  

If you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as interviews will be held throughout the process. Please note that if you have not heard from us within 21 days then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Parkwood Leisure are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers that are committed to inclusion and diversity.