Digital & Data Manager

Job Title: Digital & Data Manager Reporting to: Central Resources Director Place of Work: The University of York Student Centre, James College, Newton Way, York, YO10 5DD Contract: Fixed Term until 19th June 2026 Hours of Work: 35 hours a week Salary: £34,071 per annum Closing Date: Wednesday 1st October 2025 at 9am Interview date: Friday 10th October 2025 online or in person About the Role: We're on the hunt for a creative and driven Digital & Data Manager to join the University of York Students' Union on a fixed-term basis. You'll support a small, dedicated team in managing our technical infrastructure to ensure our systems and services are user-centric and effective. You’ll play a key role in shaping and monitoring our digital strategy, ensuring our technology empowers the Union to meet the needs of both our teams and our students. This isn't just about managing IT; it's about being a data-driven leader who can help us ensure we are turning data into actionable insights that empower the Union to meet the needs of our diverse student body. We're looking for a brilliant problem-solver with a strong background in digital or IT operational leadership and a flair for turning complex data into simple, actionable insights. If you're a collaborative leader who thrives on innovation and has a passion for using technology to make a positive change, then we'd love to hear from you. This is a full-time (35hrs/wk), fixed-term role covering maternity leave from October 2025 to June 2026. We offer a competitive starting salary of £34,071. Join us and help shape the future of our Students' Union! Working at York SU: At York SU we know that maintaining a great work life balance also improves our team's wellbeing, productivity and happiness, this is why we offer a range of contract sizes to fit around your studies and home life. During your contract you will be able to update your availability at the start of their contract, and then over each holiday period (Christmas and Easter) to make sure work still fits around your lectures and studies. Other benefits include: Staff Discounts within venues Free soft drinks on shift Access to enhanced student discounts (varies term to term) Free entry to official club nights in town with a student ID (excludes Wednesday's) Discounted or Free tickets to York SU organised events (e.g. Viking Raid and Summer Ball). We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. Whatever your background, religion, identity, relationship status if you're good at what you do and want to provide the best experience possible for, with and by our students then jump in with your whole self. York SU is committed to equality of opportunity - we are an organisation who works very hard to ensure we appoint based on merit. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and/or from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are proud to offer an interview to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised position. • • It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job. For example: in certain recruitment situations such as high number of applications, seasonal and high-peak times, we may have to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. If you are invited to interview with us we will share our interview questions in advance so you can feel a little more prepared. We’re more interested in hearing about your experiences and ideas than in testing your memory, and so we want you to feel as comfortable as possible. If you have any further questions about the position, or if you have a requirement for adjustments that would make the application or interview process more accessible, please do not hesitate to contact us on hr@yorksu.org. Please note that products containing nuts, dairy, gluten and other potential allergies are served within our venues. We however aim to support a nut free environment within our student centre by encouraging staff not to bring nut based products to work. Job Type: Fixed term contract Pay: From £34,071.00 per year Benefits: Discounted or free food Employee discount Free flu jabs On-site gym On-site parking Work Location: In person