Wild Thang are looking for a highly-motivated UX Website Manager responsible for all aspects of overseeing our website and client websites, ensuring they are up to date, engaging and advances the mission and vision of the organisations. The ideal candidate will have website design (UX), understand the capabilities of platforms such as Shopify, NopCommerce etc The candidate will have an understanding of technical development and be able to direct, track and drive forward development work with our third party development team for Wild Thang’s own website’s and an ecommerce store that we manage to ensure all works are completed in good time. You will have a good understanding of search engine optimization and analytics.
Responsibilities will include:
Lead the creation of the site content and features to continually improve the website user experience and support Wild Thang’s goals and strategies
Work closely with our third-party developer managing the website content, direct data feeds, including writing new content, creating new pages and functionality
At the moment our third-party developer implements and maintain, plugins, bespoke code solutions, edit and audit existing content and remove outdated content, we would like the right candidate to continue driving this forward with our third party developer and gain a level of understanding and independence in actioning these tasks
Stay up to date with the latest web design and development trends and technologies
Identify ways to improve website UX, identifying and fulfilling opportunities for website improvement based on user feedback and performance metrics/analytics
Identify and troubleshoot website technical issues, work with third party developer to ensure update website coding is in place and perform software updates as needed
Monitor, asses and report on website performance. Monitor site analytics and develop monitoring dashboards for performance tracking. Work closely with internal teams to advise on web analytics data use and strategy and content development
Increase traffic and engagement to the website. Apply SEO and SEM best practice and strategies
Develop scripts and code centred on digital attribution, user tracking and tag management. Assist with social media campaigns and other marketing efforts. Manage pay per click and search engine optimizations
Understand website integrations with CRM platforms.
Ensure domain registration and hosting is correct
Monitor website security breaches and respond to them as needed
Complete tests to ensure website efficiency and quality
Evaluate competitor’ websites and follow industry best practices
Management of product data in excel form and working with sales software and development team to import data into sales platform and connect to the website
The development of an EU & US website working with our third party development team
Qualifications & Experience
2-3 years of experience in web design and development with proven experience successfully managing and updating websites
Strong working knowledge and experience with content management systems
Demonstrated experience with web design and UX
Proficiency with HTML, CSS, Javascript, and backend revisions and improvements
Working knowledge of web analytics tools (eg google analytics and our CRM platform Spotler)
In-depth understanding and applications of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) / SEM (Search Engine Marketing)
Knowledge of current trends in web development and cross browser / mobile compatibility issues and workarounds
Experience converting business requirements to technical solutions
Strong attention to detail, excellent verbal skills, self-starter
Bachelor degree in web design, web development or related is a plus
Understanding of Amazon store, listing, web sales/management is a plus
Excellent organisation skills and the ability to drive projects forward through to completion working between your internal teams, third party web developer and Wild Thang clients.
A good understanding of adwords and other connected social media content
Ability to increase web traffic and linked data monitoring and managing and reporting on performance
Opportunity
Wild Thang have relied heavily on third party developers and the direction from the Managing Director, Marketing Director and Sales Director to move the digital side of our business forward, due to growth and demand the time has come to appoint a creative and proactive Web Manager. The opportunity is there for you to become part of the Senior Team at Wild Thang and to take our digital advancements to the next level.
In terms of the business ethos and culture, we value our employees and focus on positive team working to achieve the best results. We’re dynamic and a forward thinking company who understand that standing still is not an option and continuous improvement is the only way forward. The steps we have been taking are exciting for the whole team…
As a business we are always looking for ways we can improve and grow, very recently we opened our US office after the succession of our Ireland based office.
We have just been recognised in the local area for two prestigious awards, the international business of the year and sustainable business of the year. This is something we hugely proud of and it’s an incredible honour to receive both awards as it’s a testament to our 27-year journey. https://www.wildthang.co.uk/chamber-business-awards-2023
Sustainability is becoming a bigger and bigger topic in the promotional industry but also the rest of the world. Here at WT HQ, we have recently had installed solar panels across the roof of the premises, meaning we are now producing clean energy for ourselves but also putting some of this back into the local grid. Alongside the installation we are focused on being carbon neutral by 2030 and have a pledge in place to ensure as a business we keep pushing forward to be as sustainable as possible. https://www.wildthang.co.uk/wt-pledge https://www.wildthang.co.uk/solar-panel-installation
Permanent full time position
Standard working hours 8-5 Mon-Thursdays 8.30-4 Fridays
20 days holidays per year + bank holidays
Company shut down over Christmas period
Salary negotiable for the right candidate and experience