Full-Time Head of Digital and Web
Job Description
Challenging, interesting and constantly changing, the University of Derby is an exceptional place to learn and an incredibly rewarding place to work.
Ours is an extraordinary educational environment and because we specialise in identifying and developing individual potential, you can be confident you’ll receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress.
Our combined higher and further education offering is spread over campuses in Derby, Buxton, Leek and Chesterfield and we have some of the best university facilities in the UK, investing more than £200 million in facilities in the last 10 years.
We achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and with more than 34,000 people choosing to study with us every year, we depend on the dedication of a team of 2,200 academic and professional services staff.
Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees a family-friendly, rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress.
About the role
This is a brand-new role and a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Head of Digital, with knowledge of digital analytics and website management, to join an award-winning Marketing and Communications department. As our Head of Digital and Web you will draw on your skills and expertise to drive forward digital marketing at the University to support student recruitment and help to raise the University’s wider profile and reputation.
Key to this role is analysing, implementing and developing digital strategies to support the University’s strategic ambitions, with a primary focus on student recruitment, as well as improving performance across all digital touch points including Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Pay-Per Click (PPC), website user experience (UX), and the customer journey.
You will be responsible for ensuring that our website is sector leading, engaging and responsive, considering the user journey across our broad target audience, including students and their parents, our alumni community, businesses and stakeholders.
£46,147 To £57,684 per annum (for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £66,337 per annum)
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Whilst this role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route, we recommend that you assess your individual eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa for more information.
To be eligible for sponsorship you must evidence that you hold all essential qualifications listed on the job description. Please note, equivalent experience will not be accepted as evidence of the essential qualifications.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect.
How to Apply
To apply please visit our website: https://www.derby.ac.uk/jobs/current-vacancies/head-digital-web/ We cannot accept applications via CV's or email, however, when you apply via our website you will be given the chance to upload a CV if you wish.54 total views, 0 today