Website and Digital Development Lead
Lead the digital transformation of one of Scotland’s most iconic historic destinations
Location: Inveraray Castle | Hybrid working considered
Appointment: Permanent, fixed-term or consultancy arrangement
Salary: Dependent on appointment structure and experience
Accommodation: Estate accommodation may be available
About Inveraray Castle and Argyll Estates
Inveraray Castle and Gardens is one of Scotland’s most recognisable historic visitor destinations. Set on the stunning shores of Loch Fyne in Argyll, Inveraray Castle has been the ancestral home of the Dukes of Argyll and Clan Campbell since the 18th century and remains both a private family home and a nationally recognised visitor attraction.
The Castle sits at the heart of a diverse working Estate encompassing heritage, internationally important collections, architecture, landscape and gardens, tourism, events, filming, accommodation, food and beverage, retail, archives and wider Estate life.
The Opportunity
Inveraray Castle is now embarking upon a significant redevelopment of its website and wider digital infrastructure. This is far more than a visual redesign: it is an opportunity to shape how Inveraray Castle presents itself digitally to visitors, partners and wider audiences.
This would suit someone looking to join Inveraray and become part of the team, or an experienced independent consultant wishing to take responsibility for a significant standalone digital project. For an exceptional candidate, there may also be the opportunity to develop an ongoing role managing, optimising and developing Inveraray’s wider digital platform beyond the initial website project.
We are therefore searching for an experienced Website and Digital Development Lead to take ownership of this important project. We are open to structuring the role in one of the following ways, depending on the experience, availability and circumstances of the successful candidate.
Permanent employment as part of the Inveraray Castle team, where an ongoing digital role can be demonstrated.
Fixed-term employment, anticipated to be 9–12 months, allowing for delivery, launch and an appropriate post-launch period.
An independent consultant appointed on a deliverables-based basis, with duration and fee agreed around the final scope.
What is essential is that the successful candidate spends meaningful time at Inveraray Castle to understand the visitor journey, how the organisation works, meet those working there and appreciate how the independent roles of the Castle, gardens, family, history, visitors and the wider Estate fit together.
Local and relocating applicants are particularly welcomed. Estate accommodation may be available.
The Role
Reporting to the Castle Manager and working closely with the Senior Marketing Executive, the successful candidate will also work with departmental managers, visitor-facing teams and relevant external specialists.
The new website should transform how visitors discover Inveraray, understand what it offers, plan their journey, purchase tickets and engage with the Castle before and after their visit. It should bring Inveraray’s story to life while making planning and booking a visit straightforward and intuitive.
Key Project Responsibilities
Discovery and requirements outline
User experience and the variety of visitor journeys
Visual and responsive design
Frontend and backend development
Selection of an appropriate content management system
Ticketing and booking integration
Third-party integrations
Content migration
SEO, analytics and conversion tracking
Accessibility standards and inclusive user experience
Performance and security testing
Website launch planning and delivery
Post launch handover, training and documentation
Understanding Inveraray
This is a digital project rooted in an understanding of place, people and visitor experience, not simply a technical build. You will need to understand the workings of the Castle and Estate through the eyes of visitors, venue location managers, event organisers and the wider Clan Campbell community.
About You
We are particularly interested in someone who listens before acting, builds trust with stakeholders and takes time to understand the setting before proposing solutions.
You will bring experience in some or all the following areas:
Website design and development
User experience and information architecture
Responsive and mobile-first design
Content management systems
Front-end development
APIs, databases or third-party integrations
Booking or payment systems
Technical SEO and analytics
Website security and data protection
Working with non-technical stakeholders
Experience in heritage, tourism, hospitality, cultural organisations or other visually compelling, story led environments would be particularly valuable.
A strong portfolio demonstrating projects you have successfully delivered will be essential.
Personal attributes:
Highly organised
Visually discerning
Commercially aware
Comfortable taking ownership
Able to explain technical matters clearly
Collaborative but confident in your recommendations
Sensitive to heritage, family ownership and reputation
Self aware and comfortable drawing on specialist expertise where needed
Motivated by creating something with genuine long-term value
Package and Practical Details
Appointment structure: full time permanent employment, a 9 to 12 month fixed term appointment, or an independent, deliverables based consultancy arrangement
Full-time salary: Expected £35,000 per annum, depending on experience and employment structure
Consultancy fee: To be agreed according to the final scope, deliverables and proposed delivery programme
Location: Inveraray Castle, Argyll, with meaningful on-site involvement
Hybrid working: May be considered for an exceptional candidate
Accommodation: Estate accommodation may be available, subject to availability. Options may range from a room in shared Estate accommodation for occasional stays to a house for someone based at Inveraray full time or close to full time.
Start date: As soon as reasonably practicable
To apply, please send your CV, portfolio details and a short covering letter outlining why this opportunity interests you to Katharine Landale at Bold