As the UK’s leading dementia research charity, we’re determined to stop this from becoming a reality. We’re working to revolutionise the way we treat, diagnose and prevent dementia. But we will not stop there. With your support, we will keep going until every person is free from the heartbreak of dementia. We exist for a cure. The Senior Website Development Manager will play a crucial role in the delivery of a new website as part of the Alzheimer’s Research UK’s digital transformation programme. This role will focus on ensuring the new website meets our strategic objectives, user needs, and future-proofing requirements. This role will work closely with internal stakeholders, technical agencies, and the digital transformation workstream to guarantee a user-centred, data-driven approach to website Development. This is an 18-month fixed term contact to support the team to deliver on a new organisational project. Main duties and responsibilities of the role: Phase 1: Project Initiation and Procurement · Collaborate with internal stakeholders across the charity to gather requirements for the new website, focusing on core audience, income, action, and influence objectives. · Analyse existing website data and insights, in collaboration with the web, digital campaigns, and data functions, to inform decisions about the new website's design, functionality, and content. · Work closely with the communications, brand and insight teams & digital transformation workstream to ensure the website is built with core audience cohorts at its heart. · Lead the procurement process for an external web development supplier, in line with procurement guidelines, ensuring alignment with our needs and budget. · Assess our current web tech stack and work with our chosen web Development partner, the Digital Content Manager and the Head of Digital as well as Data & IT functions to optimise or replace our existing set up. Phase 2: Website Development and Oversight · Oversee the website development process, ensuring adherence to project timelines, agreed scope. budget, and quality standards. · Collaborate effectively with the chosen web development agency, existing external partners and internal teams to ensure seamless integration of Salesforce, readiness for Salesforce Marketing Cloud (or equivalent), and other digital marketing & analytics platforms (e.g. Meta, DotDigital, GTM, GA4). · Champion accessibility, brand guidelines, and SEO best practices throughout the website development process. · Ensure the website is built with future-thinking skills, incorporating new technologies and automations for enhanced user experience and growth. Phase 3: Support and Collaboration · Support the wider digital transformation workstream where possible, contributing expertise and insights on website development. · Work closely with the Digital Transformation Programme Manager to ensure alignment between the website development and overall programme objectives. Other Duties : · Internal Communication: Work with the Digital Transformation Programme Manager, internal communications, the web function and Head of Digital to ensure that there is a regular flow of information and updates to key stakeholders and internal beneficiaries of the web Development project. · Content & Data Migration and Optimisation: Oversee the migration of existing website content to the new platform, ensuring it is optimised for our CMS, CRM, SEO, accessibility, and user experience. · Stakeholder Training and Support: Work with the chosen website development agency to develop and support the delivery of training materials for internal stakeholders on the new website's features and functionality. · Website Analytics and Reporting: Support the web function in developing key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting for the new website to track its performance. · A/B Testing and Optimisation: Ensure the new site is fully A/B testing enabled on website elements, using the latest AI capabilities and tools where feasible (e.g., calls to action, page layouts) to optimise forms, conversion rates and user engagement. · User Feedback and Research: Ensure the new website can acquire user feedback through surveys, feedback forms, and user testing. · Documentation and Knowledge Management: Work with the web development agency and internal stakeholders to develop comprehensive documentation for the new website, including user guides, technical specifications, and content style guides. Ensure this documentation is easily accessible to relevant stakeholders. · Collaboration with the Senior Digital Channel Manager, Social Media Manager and Digital Content Manager: Work closely with these roles to ensure alignment between the website and social media content, as well as the overall digital marketing and social media strategies. · Trend Monitoring and Innovation: Stay abreast of the latest website design and development trends, as well as emerging technologies. Explore opportunities to incorporate innovative features and functionalities into the website to enhance user experience and drive engagement. What we are looking for: · Proven experience in managing website development projects, ideally within the charity or non-profit sector. · Strong understanding of user-centred design principles and experience in gathering user requirements. · Knowledge of website development technologies, content management systems, and SEO best practices. · Experience working with external agencies and managing procurement processes. · Familiarity with Salesforce or equivalent, and digital marketing platforms. · Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills. · Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage timelines and budgets effectively. · Strategic thinker with the ability to translate organisational goals into website features and functionality. · Proactive, results-oriented, and passionate about using digital platforms to drive positive impact. · A genuine interest in Alzheimer's research and a commitment to ARUK's mission. 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 : Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. Salary : Circa £54,000 per annum, plus benefits. Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information. The closing date for applications is the 16th March 2025, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 24th March 2025. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK. 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. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. 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. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation. We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists: · 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK. · 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England. · 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector. In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact. In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic. In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge. ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK