Job Description

Job Summary

The Royal Armouries Museum is seeking a Digital Manager to lead the development and delivery of high-quality digital content and products across our websites, galleries, and online platforms. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in one of the UK's national museums, helping to enhance how we connect with and inspire diverse audiences through digital innovation.

Responsibilities

Create and manage engaging digital content (video, text, web, podcasts, etc.)

Lead a team including a Web Officer and Digital Content Officer

Manage the Royal Armouries website and digital products

Ensure digital outputs meet accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2) and user experience best practices

Monitor and report on digital performance using tools like Google Analytics

Provide digital training and support to other departments

Collaborate with Marketing, Exhibitions, and Learning teams

Support and deputise for the Digital Programme Manager

Manage assigned project budgets and contribute to strategic planning

Qualifications

Required:

Experience in digital content creation and digital project management

Leadership and team management experience

Strong understanding of UX, accessibility, and digital best practice

Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent software

Excellent communication, organisation, and storytelling skills

Ability to work flexibly and manage multiple priorities

Preferred:

Experience in museums, culture, or heritage sector

Knowledge of Drupal, SEO, GA4, and digital asset management systems

Familiarity with GDPR, copyright, and data compliance

Why Join Us?

At the Royal Armouries, we use digital media to tell powerful, human-centred stories that connect the past with the present. You'll be joining a collaborative, forward-thinking team committed to accessibility, innovation, and audience engagement. This hybrid role offers flexibility, creativity, and the chance to shape digital engagement at a national level.

Apply today and be part of transforming how the world experiences history.

Closing date: 19/05/25

Application link: https://www.cloudonlinerecruitment.co.uk

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 34,178.00-38,588.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leeds LS10 1LT

Application deadline: 19/05/2025
Reference ID: RA300425