Website Manager

Old Town, Sussex
Scottish Book Trust

We are looking for a Website Manager to lead on the design, development and delivery of Scottish Book Trust’s websites.

This is an excellent opportunity for you to support Scottish Book Trust as our Website Manager, reporting to the Head of Digital.

The post supports the Head of Digital by leading on the design, development, delivery and measurement of Scottish Book Trust’s websites including readingschools.scot and other programme and internal sites.

The role combines project management skills with expertise in areas including accessibility, content strategy, search engine optimisation (SEO) and analytics. The role oversees the web elements of the organisation’s digital roadmap and ensures projects are prioritised and delivered efficiently.

The Digital team sits within our Marketing department and the role will work closely with other team members including the Digital Officer, CRM Manager and Digital Marketing Manager. The post works with all teams across the organisation, helping staff to identify, scope and deliver website projects to ensure the continued impact of Scottish Book Trust’s programmes and activities.

Key Responsibilities

Managing the day-to-day running of our websites including prioritising maintenance tasks alongside managing larger projects

Providing support to the Head of Digital for larger-scale developments and projects

Managing relationships with our web agencies and consultants and ensuring work is delivered on time and within budget

Managing web maintenance contracts and budgets

Developing an excellent understanding of web requirements across the organisation and using your digital expertise to suggest new ideas and approaches

Ensuring our websites and content meet accessibility regulations

Supporting web activities including online events, training, programmes launches and fundraising campaigns

Implementing and maintaining an effective SEO strategy for the organisation

Continuing to develop and improve our web and content strategies

Leading on website analytics and data reporting, including providing regular reports and maintaining team analytics dashboards

Working closely with the CRM team to maintain website integrations and identify new opportunities to improve processes and communications

Supporting the Digital Officer with tasks including content development, accessibility testing and managing website requests

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Significant professional experience managing website development projects including working with external suppliers and budget management.

Knowledge and understanding of user experience in shaping development and solution design

Experience of managing and implementing content strategies, with the ability to write and edit creative and effective web copy

Knowledge of search engine optimisation

Significant experience working with content management systems (CMS)

Knowledge of HTML/CSS and web infrastructure

Understanding of accessibility and data protection regulations

Excellent communication and influencing skills

Methodical, analytical and accurate, with excellent attention to detail

A proactive and creative approach to problem-solving and solution finding

Enthusiasm for and understanding of the aims and values of Scottish Book Trust and awareness of the wider arts/educational charity sector

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Company sick pay

Pension with additional 5% employer contributions

Death in service benefit

Free access to employee assistance programme

The person location is blended between our Edinburgh Office and home. The office is in Edinburgh City Centre, with great access by train, bus, and tram

Other information

The vacancy window closes at 12:00 PM on 19th June.

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the requirements. If you want to discuss the role prior to applying, please get in touch.

We will work with the successful candidate to put a development plan in place to ensure training needs are met.

Appointment will be conditional on securing basic clearance from Disclosure Scotland.