LocationLocation:
Chelsea
PositionPosition:
Development and Communications Directorate
Contract:Contract:
Permanent
External Advertising End DateAdvertising End Date:
09 Mar 2026

Key Information

Salary: £51,500 per annum
Hours per week: 35 hours per week (Full Time)
Location: Chelsea. This role is eligible for hybrid working (two days a week in the office and at least one day a month in Sutton)
Closing DateMonday 9 March

Job Details

About the Role

We’re looking for a talented Digital Manager to take ownership of the ICR’s main website and lead its evolution.

You will manage, optimise and grow our website following its major redevelopment on the latest version of the Sitefinity CMS. This is a pivotal, highly collaborative role at the heart of a busy directorate that tells the ICR’s story and leads our fundraising.

Key Responsibilities

As our Website Lead, you will: 
  • Oversee daily management, development and optimisation of the ICR’s main website — including content, SEO/AEO and technical improvements
  • Work closely with internal partners to develop new pages, sections and features
  • Lead a programme of ongoing content review and user training across the organisation
  • Produce regular website analytics reports and deliver insight-driven recommendations
  • Ensure consistent branding, accessibility and outstanding user experience
  • Manage a Digital Communications Officer (job share, 1.2 FTE) and help recruit and line-manage a new Website Developer
  • Plan and prioritise technical projects with our Digital Services (IT) team

About You

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who combines technical understanding with creativity, editorial judgement and a passion for delivering exceptional digital experiences.

You’ll bring:

  • Strong experience managing and publishing content within a CMS (Sitefinity experience is a bonus)
  • A solid understanding of HTML and confidence working with developers and IT colleagues
  • Experience overseeing the day-to-day running of a large website
  • Skills in analysing website performance using tools like GA4, Google Tag Manager or Matomo
  • Excellent organisational ability and the skills to manage multiple concurrent projects
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience managing or mentoring others (highly desirable)
  • A proactive, collaborative approach to working across teams
  • Optional but advantageous: experience with Adobe Creative Cloud tools, editorial content review, and training non-technical users

What We Offer

  • A supportive and collaborative working environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  • Competitive salary and pension

About the Development and Communications directorate

 The Development and Communications directorate tells the ICR’s story and focuses on income generation. The ICR is world-renowned for its outstanding cancer research – and it deserves communication to match. We believe that communicating effectively about the ICR's work can help us build on our successes – attracting donors and supporters, the best staff and students, commercial partners and collaborators.

 We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role. For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Eleanor Howard, Head of Strategic Marketing via email on [email protected].

 

About The Institute of Cancer Research

Why work for us?

As a member of staff, you'll have exclusive access to a range of staff benefits.

The ICR is committed to supporting overseas applicants applying for roles, please click here to find out further information.

The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world's most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years. Further information about working at the ICR can be found here.

At the Institute of Cancer Research, we champion diversity as we believe it fuels innovation and drives impactful research. We welcome applicants from all walks of life, valuing diverse perspectives that enrich our work.

Don't let a checklist of qualifications hold you back – if you're passionate about the role, we want to hear from you. Your unique experiences and backgrounds contribute to the richness of our team. We are committed to being an equal opportunity for all, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other dimension of diversity. Join us in creating an inclusive environment where everyone's voice is heard and valued.

 

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