Alzheimer's Research UK - Senior Website Development Manager – FTC

Web Developer is needed in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Client: Alzheimer’s Research UK

Location: Little Abington, United Kingdom

Contract: Contractor, Contractor

Job Description

The Senior Website Development Manager will play a crucial role in the delivery of a new website as part of Alzheimer’s Research UK’s digital transformation programme. This position will focus on ensuring the new website meets strategic objectives, user needs, and requirements for future-proofing. The individual will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, technical agencies, and the digital transformation workstream to maintain a user-centred, data-driven approach to website development. This is an 18-month fixed-term contract supporting the team in delivering a new organisational project.

Requirements

• 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.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Phase 1: Project Initiation and Procurement - Collaborate with stakeholders to gather website requirements, analyse existing data, lead procurement for web development suppliers, and assess the current tech stack.

Phase 2: Website Development and Oversight - Oversee the development process, collaborate with agencies, ensure adherence to accessibility, brand guidelines, and SEO, and incorporate future-thinking technologies.

Phase 3: Support and Collaboration - Contribute expertise to digital transformation, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and manage content migration, stakeholder training, analytics reporting, A/B testing, user feedback acquisition, and documentation.

Additional Information

Ways of Working: Approx. 2 days a week in-office, flexibility between home and office, no claims for travel costs related to work days in the office.

Office Location: 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.

Salary: Circa £54,000 per annum, plus benefits.

Application Process: The closing date for applications is the 16th March 2025, with interviews starting the week of the 24th March 2025. Early application is encouraged.

Alzheimer’s Research UK values diversity and is committed to inclusivity. Applications from underrepresented backgrounds are actively encouraged. Employment offers are contingent on the right to work in the UK.

To apply, create an online account on our Online Recruitment Platform accessible via our Job Vacancies page. The CV will be handled confidentially throughout the application process.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Leading dementia research charity, aiming to accelerate progress toward a cure, with high workplace engagement recognition.