Website Manager (Maternity Cover), ROYAL COLLEGE OF MUSIC

Guardian Jobs; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal College of Music is seeking a Website Manager on maternity cover to enhance its digital presence and support student recruitment. This hybrid fixed-term role offers a unique opportunity to work creatively in a vibrant musical setting. Candidates should possess strong skills in web management, project oversight, and modern digital technologies.

Qualifications

• Experienced in managing complex websites with web technologies.
• Strong copywriting, project management, and data-informed decision-making skills.
• Comfortable with AI tools for content and user engagement.

Responsibilities

• Developing and optimizing the website to enhance digital presence.
• Supporting global student recruitment through effective web strategies.
• Solving technical challenges in a vibrant musical environment.

Skills

SEO

Performance Optimization

UI/UX

Copywriting

Project Management

Data Analysis

AI Tools

Job description

Website Manager (Maternity Cover), ROYAL COLLEGE OF MUSIC

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The Royal College of Music (RCM) is seeking a Website Manager (Maternity Cover) to join its Marketing & Communications Team. This fixed-term, hybrid role offers an exciting opportunity to enhance the RCM’s digital presence during a key period.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in managing complex websites, with skills in web technologies including SEO, performance, security, code quality, and UI/UX. Strong copywriting and project management skills are essential. Applicants should be comfortable using data to inform decisions and interested in AI tools to improve content, workflows, and user engagement.

The Website Manager will be responsible for developing and optimizing the RCM website to best represent the institution and support global student recruitment. Creativity in solving technical challenges and enthusiasm for a varied workload in a vibrant musical environment are important.

Founded in 1882, the Royal College of Music is a world-leading conservatoire with a prestigious history and a modern outlook. In 2025, it was ranked the top institution for Performing Arts and Music globally in the QS World University Rankings by Subject. With 900 students from 60 countries, the RCM fosters outstanding performers, conductors, and composers of the future.

Job reference: 600-25
Closing date: 9am, Monday 7 July 2025
Interview date: Monday 21 July 2025

This post is offered on a fixed-term, full-time basis, from September 2025 to September 2026.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Advertising Services