Job Title: Digital Engagement Platform Manager
Job Location: UK Flexible
Salary: £35,292 to £40,000 per annum (plus ILW if applicable)
Hours: 35 per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Do you have excellent platform management skills, and the passion to turn the vision for digital products into reality?
Can you ensure that sprints happen on schedule, user stories are clear, and incidents are handled appropriately?
If you have these skills and you want to use them to change the life of many people in need, then you are the perfect match for this new exciting role!
What will a Digital Engagement Platform Manager's job involve?
- Managing the development backlog for digital engagement platforms you manage, in collaboration with appropriate stakeholders and organisational priorities
- Working with stakeholders to map out user stories, and chunk into change requests.
- Ensure that change requests meet the definition of ready before they are progressed (e.g. include clear acceptance criteria).
- Managing the day-to-day relationship with the web development resource, ensuring tasks are completed on time
- Regularly communicate with stakeholders and platform users about the platform roadmap, ensuring the value of new platform improvements is understood and identifying new opportunities
To be successful in this role you will also have the following skills and experience:
- First-rate project management
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop good working relationships with external suppliers/internal departments
- Experience of Agile project management approaches.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Competent with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines.
The role of Digital Engagement Platform Manager sits within the Digital Engagement Team within the Marketing & Fundraising directorate.
The closing date for your application is Wednesday the 30th of October 2024 at 23:59.
Please apply early, as we’ll be reviewing candidates throughout. We reserve the right to close the ad in advance of the published date.
In return for your commitment and expertise, what will you get?
- Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
- Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
- Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style
- Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
- Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
- Wellbeing Support: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
- Team Working: Support our mission in a collaborative team.
- Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
- Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.
At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the support of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network.
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