Digital Platform Manager - WordPress
- Recruiter
- BRITISH RED CROSS-11
- Location
- London
- Salary
- benefits
- Posted
- 19 Sep 2021
- Closes
- 01 Oct 2021
- Sectors
- Media & Digital Media
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Location: UK Flexible
Contract: 18 months' Fixed Term
Could you lead on ensuring the British Red Cross is getting maximum value out of one of its key technologies? We're making increasing use of WordPress as an organisation and we're looking for a talented Platform Manager to help us extract the most value from it. What you will be doing You will own our use of WordPress as a strategic platform within our Digital Estate. Working closely with internal stakeholders - particularly within our International team - the wider Digital Design and Technology directorate, and external suppliers, you will ensure our WordPress platform and sites are maintained and enhanced in line with the needs of the British Red Cross and its users. You will be working in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment. In any given week you may be liaising with stakeholders to define and scope requirements, working with suppliers and in-house developers to deliver platform iterations, managing the swift resolution of the occasional incident within agreed SLAs, making configuration changes yourself???or all of the above! This role might be for you if you have??? - Proven experience of managing a strategic digital platform within an organisation, working effectively within a multidisciplinary team - Detailed knowledge and experience of WordPress as a platform and an understanding of HTML, CSS, PHP, jQuery and javascript - Knowledge of the product development lifecycle and Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and are passionate about building collaborative partnerships and working relationships Meet the team The Digital Design and Technology directorate (DDaT) are responsible for developing and delivering information and digital services that enable our staff and volunteers to support people in crisis across the UK and internationally. We are at the beginning of an exciting period of change. Our digital and information strategy seeks to transform the way we use technology to support our people and to deliver services.
You can learn more about the work we do here Closing date for applications is 23:59 on the 30th of September 2021 with interviews to follow. We offer a wide range of staff benefits, these include: * 36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) * Flexible and remote working * Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave * Up to 6% contributory pension * Genuine investment in your training and personal development A little bit more about us
The British Red Cross help anyone, anywhere in the UK; get the support they need if crisis strikes. From hiring a wheelchair or dealing with loneliness, to adjusting to life in a new country - we're there when you need us. Our organisation was born out of a desire to bring help without discrimination. Impartiality and neutrality have been central values for the Red Cross since we started. At the British Red Cross, we are looking for the best people to help us provide support to millions of people affected by crisis in the UK. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability. Diversity is something we celebrate, and we want you to be able to be yourself at work and feel you're in a great position to help us spread the power of kindness. In the British Red Cross, we will not tolerate any form of misconduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse. We have a code of conduct in place and are committed to creating a culture of integrity in the organisation where misconduct is not tolerated, situations of abuse are quickly investigated, and perpetrators are dealt with effectively. If you are appointed to a role within BRC you will be subject to the organisation's Code of Conduct, a copy of which you can find on our website. The British Red Cross, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738).
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Contract: 18 months' Fixed Term
Could you lead on ensuring the British Red Cross is getting maximum value out of one of its key technologies? We're making increasing use of WordPress as an organisation and we're looking for a talented Platform Manager to help us extract the most value from it. What you will be doing You will own our use of WordPress as a strategic platform within our Digital Estate. Working closely with internal stakeholders - particularly within our International team - the wider Digital Design and Technology directorate, and external suppliers, you will ensure our WordPress platform and sites are maintained and enhanced in line with the needs of the British Red Cross and its users. You will be working in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment. In any given week you may be liaising with stakeholders to define and scope requirements, working with suppliers and in-house developers to deliver platform iterations, managing the swift resolution of the occasional incident within agreed SLAs, making configuration changes yourself???or all of the above! This role might be for you if you have??? - Proven experience of managing a strategic digital platform within an organisation, working effectively within a multidisciplinary team - Detailed knowledge and experience of WordPress as a platform and an understanding of HTML, CSS, PHP, jQuery and javascript - Knowledge of the product development lifecycle and Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and are passionate about building collaborative partnerships and working relationships Meet the team The Digital Design and Technology directorate (DDaT) are responsible for developing and delivering information and digital services that enable our staff and volunteers to support people in crisis across the UK and internationally. We are at the beginning of an exciting period of change. Our digital and information strategy seeks to transform the way we use technology to support our people and to deliver services.
You can learn more about the work we do here Closing date for applications is 23:59 on the 30th of September 2021 with interviews to follow. We offer a wide range of staff benefits, these include: * 36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) * Flexible and remote working * Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave * Up to 6% contributory pension * Genuine investment in your training and personal development A little bit more about us
The British Red Cross help anyone, anywhere in the UK; get the support they need if crisis strikes. From hiring a wheelchair or dealing with loneliness, to adjusting to life in a new country - we're there when you need us. Our organisation was born out of a desire to bring help without discrimination. Impartiality and neutrality have been central values for the Red Cross since we started. At the British Red Cross, we are looking for the best people to help us provide support to millions of people affected by crisis in the UK. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability. Diversity is something we celebrate, and we want you to be able to be yourself at work and feel you're in a great position to help us spread the power of kindness. In the British Red Cross, we will not tolerate any form of misconduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse. We have a code of conduct in place and are committed to creating a culture of integrity in the organisation where misconduct is not tolerated, situations of abuse are quickly investigated, and perpetrators are dealt with effectively. If you are appointed to a role within BRC you will be subject to the organisation's Code of Conduct, a copy of which you can find on our website. The British Red Cross, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738).
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