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About UKRIO The UK Research Integrity Office (UKRIO) is the UK's national advisory body for research integrity. Established in 2006, UKRIO delivers a wide-ranging programme of guidance and support to enhance good research practice and research culture. About the role We are looking for an experienced Communications and Events Manager to join UKRIO at a pivotal moment in our development. As we modernise our identity and expand our reach, you will help shape how we present ourselves to the research community and the wider public, positioning UKRIO as a trusted, visible, and influential voice. Research that is trustworthy, ethical, and responsible is essential to society's progress - yet research integrity is still too often viewed as a niche concern. In this role, you will help shift that perception. Drawing on your editorial, design, digital, and storytelling skills, you will bring UKRIO's work to life, raise our profile, and communicate our mission with clarity, creativity, and impact. In practice, this means: Writing with purpose and precision Designing visually engaging content Tailoring messages for different audiences and channels Understanding what resonates, why, and for whom Producing high quality content efficiently, even with limited resources This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, motivated communications professional to play a central role in UKRIO's evolution. You will have the scope to shape our brand, elevate our communications, and enhance the impact of our work - in particular taking the lead on our well-regarded events programme. If you're full of ideas, thrive in a proactive and fast-paced environment, and motivated by meaningful work, we'd be delighted to hear from you. Key responsibilities Communications strategy and messaging To work closely with the Director of Policy and Communications to develop and deliver the charity's communications strategy, annual plan, and core bank of key messages and position statements. To be responsible for maintaining UKRIO's organisational tone of voice, ensuring consistency and quality across all published materials through rigorous proofreading, copyediting, and formatting. Brand, marketing, and content To steward UKRIO's brand identity as the charity enters a new phase of growth, ensuring our ethos is consistently reflected in the look, feel, and tone of all communications and materials To create and maintain compelling content to communicate UKRIO's activities, projects, and events across the charity's newsletters, social media, blogs, website, and other channels. To produce compelling and purposeful written and visual assets, including marketing and promotional materials (e.g., subscription brochures, impact reports, infographics, short videos) and events collateral (e.g., event programmes, briefing packs, slide decks, post event summaries) To oversee communications systems and processes, ensuring effective methods are in place to maximise reach across our diverse audiences. Website and digital communications To lead a full review and overhaul of UKRIO's website with the support of an external developer, strengthening brand identity, user experience, content quality, and digital functionality, while coordinating effectively with internal colleagues and external suppliers. To proactively review and update website content on an ongoing basis, ensuring high quality copy ad accurate, up to date information. To lead end to end management of social media content and campaigns to drive meaningful engagement and raise UKRIO's profile. Events management To plan and deliver promotional campaigns to maximise attendance and engagement across UKRIO's online events, training sessions, and webinars. To oversee end to end logistics for online events, including managing registrations, preparing event materials, and coordinating with internal colleagues. To act as the main point of contact for speakers, ensuring they are well briefed and supported in advance of each event. To manage the technical delivery of online events, including operating Zoom webinars and other platforms, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring a smooth experience for attendees and speakers. Other responsibilities To evaluate communications activity - e.g., through website analytics, feedback forms, and surveys - with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement. To proactively monitor developments within the research integrity landscape, working to identify communications and external engagement opportunities for the charity. To deputise for the Director of Policy and Communications, undertaking other tasks or duties as directed and required. To act as a team player, supporting the organisation to deliver on tis wider goals and objectives. To collaborate with the wider team to ensure our work is most effectively deployed, disseminated, and utilised. The above list is not exhaustive, and the postholder may be asked to undertake other reasonable duties as requested. Person specification Essential criteria Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in a communications, marketing, or digital role, ideally within a charity, public sector, or mission driven organisation, with the ability to operate confidently at manager level. Proven ability to create high quality written and visual assets, demonstrating a strong design eye, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to maintain a coherent brand identity and tone of voice across materials. Strong writing, copyediting, and proofreading skills, with the ability to adapt style and tone for different audiences. Skilled in creating, managing, and updating website content, with experience using content management systems such as WordPress. A track record in digital communications covering social media management, email marketing, and website maintenance. Proficient in using design tools such as Canva, Photoshop, or InDesign to produce visual assets and collateral. Experience delivering high quality communications with limited resources, using creativity and problem solving to achieve impact. Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously. Experience collaborating with colleagues to align messaging, coordinate communications activity, and ensure consistency across channels. Committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and able to embed these principles in communications and events. Desirable criteria Experience developing an organisational communications strategy. Experience managing a full review and redevelopment of a website, including improvements to brand identity, site structure, and content. Experience promoting and managing online events. Experience with digital tools such as Mailchimp, SurveyMonkey, and CRM systems (e.g., Maximizer). Experience working in a small charity. Knowledge or interest in research integrity, research ethics, AI, or higher education. Experience writing for specialist audiences, such as academics or policymakers. What we can offer you 25 days annual leave pro rata (exclusive of statutory and public holidays). Additional 3 days annual leave covering the closure of the charity during the Christmas period Pension and salary sacrifice scheme Interest-free season ticket loan Flexible working How to apply Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience and skills aligns with our essential and desirable criteria to . Please note that any applications received without a tailored cover letter for this role will not be considered. Applications will be assessed against the requirements for the post as set out in the Role Profile and Person Specification. We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and encourage early submission. If this advert is live, please take this to mean the vacancy remains open. Interviews The deadline for applications is at 11:59pm on Sunday 17 May 2026 . We aim to notify candidates who have been shortlisted by 20 May 2026. First interviews will be held in person at our Euston office on 26 May and final interviews on 29 May. Interviews will involve a presentation and short writing activity, the details of which will be shared in advance of the interview. Please note that we do not accept any requests from recruiters or external agencies.
About UKRIO The UK Research Integrity Office (UKRIO) is the UK's national advisory body for research integrity. Established in 2006, UKRIO delivers a wide-ranging programme of guidance and support to enhance good research practice and research culture. About the role We are looking for an experienced Communications and Events Manager to join UKRIO at a pivotal moment in our development. As we modernise our identity and expand our reach, you will help shape how we present ourselves to the research community and the wider public, positioning UKRIO as a trusted, visible, and influential voice. Research that is trustworthy, ethical, and responsible is essential to society's progress - yet research integrity is still too often viewed as a niche concern. In this role, you will help shift that perception. Drawing on your editorial, design, digital, and storytelling skills, you will bring UKRIO's work to life, raise our profile, and communicate our mission with clarity, creativity, and impact. In practice, this means: Writing with purpose and precision Designing visually engaging content Tailoring messages for different audiences and channels Understanding what resonates, why, and for whom Producing high quality content efficiently, even with limited resources This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, motivated communications professional to play a central role in UKRIO's evolution. You will have the scope to shape our brand, elevate our communications, and enhance the impact of our work - in particular taking the lead on our well-regarded events programme. If you're full of ideas, thrive in a proactive and fast-paced environment, and motivated by meaningful work, we'd be delighted to hear from you. Key responsibilities Communications strategy and messaging To work closely with the Director of Policy and Communications to develop and deliver the charity's communications strategy, annual plan, and core bank of key messages and position statements. To be responsible for maintaining UKRIO's organisational tone of voice, ensuring consistency and quality across all published materials through rigorous proofreading, copyediting, and formatting. Brand, marketing, and content To steward UKRIO's brand identity as the charity enters a new phase of growth, ensuring our ethos is consistently reflected in the look, feel, and tone of all communications and materials To create and maintain compelling content to communicate UKRIO's activities, projects, and events across the charity's newsletters, social media, blogs, website, and other channels. To produce compelling and purposeful written and visual assets, including marketing and promotional materials (e.g., subscription brochures, impact reports, infographics, short videos) and events collateral (e.g., event programmes, briefing packs, slide decks, post event summaries) To oversee communications systems and processes, ensuring effective methods are in place to maximise reach across our diverse audiences. Website and digital communications To lead a full review and overhaul of UKRIO's website with the support of an external developer, strengthening brand identity, user experience, content quality, and digital functionality, while coordinating effectively with internal colleagues and external suppliers. To proactively review and update website content on an ongoing basis, ensuring high quality copy ad accurate, up to date information. To lead end to end management of social media content and campaigns to drive meaningful engagement and raise UKRIO's profile. Events management To plan and deliver promotional campaigns to maximise attendance and engagement across UKRIO's online events, training sessions, and webinars. To oversee end to end logistics for online events, including managing registrations, preparing event materials, and coordinating with internal colleagues. To act as the main point of contact for speakers, ensuring they are well briefed and supported in advance of each event. To manage the technical delivery of online events, including operating Zoom webinars and other platforms, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring a smooth experience for attendees and speakers. Other responsibilities To evaluate communications activity - e.g., through website analytics, feedback forms, and surveys - with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement. To proactively monitor developments within the research integrity landscape, working to identify communications and external engagement opportunities for the charity. To deputise for the Director of Policy and Communications, undertaking other tasks or duties as directed and required. To act as a team player, supporting the organisation to deliver on tis wider goals and objectives. To collaborate with the wider team to ensure our work is most effectively deployed, disseminated, and utilised. The above list is not exhaustive, and the postholder may be asked to undertake other reasonable duties as requested. Person specification Essential criteria Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in a communications, marketing, or digital role, ideally within a charity, public sector, or mission driven organisation, with the ability to operate confidently at manager level. Proven ability to create high quality written and visual assets, demonstrating a strong design eye, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to maintain a coherent brand identity and tone of voice across materials. Strong writing, copyediting, and proofreading skills, with the ability to adapt style and tone for different audiences. Skilled in creating, managing, and updating website content, with experience using content management systems such as WordPress. A track record in digital communications covering social media management, email marketing, and website maintenance. Proficient in using design tools such as Canva, Photoshop, or InDesign to produce visual assets and collateral. Experience delivering high quality communications with limited resources, using creativity and problem solving to achieve impact. Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously. Experience collaborating with colleagues to align messaging, coordinate communications activity, and ensure consistency across channels. Committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and able to embed these principles in communications and events. Desirable criteria Experience developing an organisational communications strategy. Experience managing a full review and redevelopment of a website, including improvements to brand identity, site structure, and content. Experience promoting and managing online events. Experience with digital tools such as Mailchimp, SurveyMonkey, and CRM systems (e.g., Maximizer). Experience working in a small charity. Knowledge or interest in research integrity, research ethics, AI, or higher education. Experience writing for specialist audiences, such as academics or policymakers. What we can offer you 25 days annual leave pro rata (exclusive of statutory and public holidays). Additional 3 days annual leave covering the closure of the charity during the Christmas period Pension and salary sacrifice scheme Interest-free season ticket loan Flexible working How to apply Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience and skills aligns with our essential and desirable criteria to . Please note that any applications received without a tailored cover letter for this role will not be considered. Applications will be assessed against the requirements for the post as set out in the Role Profile and Person Specification. We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and encourage early submission. If this advert is live, please take this to mean the vacancy remains open. Interviews The deadline for applications is at 11:59pm on Sunday 17 May 2026 . We aim to notify candidates who have been shortlisted by 20 May 2026. First interviews will be held in person at our Euston office on 26 May and final interviews on 29 May. Interviews will involve a presentation and short writing activity, the details of which will be shared in advance of the interview. Please note that we do not accept any requests from recruiters or external agencies.
UKRIOZZ
About UKRIO The UK Research Integrity Office (UKRIO) is the UK's national advisory body for research integrity. Established in 2006, UKRIO delivers a wide-ranging programme of guidance and support to enhance good research practice and research culture. About the role Guided by a high profile Board chaired by Dame Linda Partridge, the charity is launching a new five year strategy to deepen and expand UKRIO's reach and impact. This newly created role sits at the centre of that evolution. As Director of Policy and Communications, you will build a new function from the ground up, spearheading UKRIO's policy, communications, and external affairs work to engage and influence actors across the research ecosystem. This includes setting the strategic direction for UKRIO's communications, ensuring our outputs are high quality and audience focused, and leading key influencing activities such as policy roundtables, consultations, and events. The role carries significant external facing responsibility. As a key spokesperson for the organisation, you will champion research integrity, build strategic relationships, and represent UKRIO at conferences and meetings. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will also help shape our organisational culture and embed fairness, transparency, and excellence across the charity. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic policy and communications professional who recognises UKRIO's vision and potential and wants to play a leading role in bringing it to life. You will have the scope to shape our brand, elevate our profile and reach, and enhance the impact of our work. If you're full of ideas, proactive in your approach, and motivated by meaningful work, we'd be delighted to hear from you. Key responsibilities Strategic leadership Work closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to ensure UKRIO's strategy and programme of work are effectively developed, implemented, and communicated, balancing high level oversight with hands on delivery where appropriate in a small team environment. Proactively identify opportunities to expand UKRIO's reach and impact by assessing where the charity can deploy its resources most effectively; building strategic partnerships; and leading initiatives that increase engagement across sectors and audiences. Contribute to the strategic development of the charity, including shaping its value proposition, education and training offer, and partnership and funding decisions. Embed UKRIO's theory of change and evaluation framework into organisational systems and ways of working, fostering a culture of reflection, accountability, and continuous improvement. Influencing and external engagement Develop and lead an integrated policy, communications, and engagement strategy that keeps research integrity high on the national agenda, strengthens stakeholder understanding, and enhances UKRIO's profile, credibility, and influence. Maintain a watching brief on emerging policy, sector, and research integrity developments, identifying strategic opportunities, risks, and areas where UKRIO should position itself or provide additional resource and support. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across government, academia, research funders, publishers, research organisations, and civil society, identifying opportunities to advance UKRIO's strategic objectives. Lead UKRIO's thought leadership activities - including policy statements and consultations - ensuring outputs are timely, authoritative, and grounded in evidence. Provide strategic oversight of UKRIO's events programme, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities, and lead the facilitation of policy roundtables and external engagement events as needed. Represent UKRIO externally, including in consultations, conferences, advisory groups, and media engagements, proactively working to elevate the charity's influence and impact. Communications Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all aspects of UKRIO's communications, ensuring policy messaging, branding, digital engagement, and content are high quality and aligned with organisational priorities. Lead UKRIO's editorial function, setting standards and overseeing all external outputs and written/visual assets to ensure they reflect the charity's tone of voice, values, and rigorous standards of accuracy and integrity. Take an active role in shaping creative communications approaches, ensuring UKRIO's messages and outputs are tailored to different audiences and use the most effective channels and formats. Oversee the development of a modern, user centred digital communications approach (including a full review and redevelopment of UKRIO's website), actively working to strengthen brand identity, user experience, content quality, and digital functionality. Oversee continuous improvement in digital communications, using analytics, audience insights, and emerging tools to enhance reach, engagement, and impact. People management Line manage the Communications and Events Manager and other relevant staff, providing clear direction, constructive feedback, and professional development support to enable high quality delivery and innovation. Manage paid associates and/or volunteers as required, ensuring appropriate support, training, and processes are in place for effective delivery. Work with Senior Leadership Team colleagues to foster a positive organisational culture where staff have clear objectives, feel supported, and are empowered to deliver to a high standard. Project management and oversight Contribute to the development, execution, and evaluation of UKRIO's annual business planning process and organisational work programme as part of the Senior Leadership Team. Lead, oversee, and/or quality assure key outputs to ensure they are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard, providing regular monitoring, reporting, and analysis. Hold budget holder responsibility and ensure adherence to project management processes that support transparency, accountability, and value for money. General responsibilities Ensure UKRIO activity is compliant with all relevant legislation, including UK GDPR, charity guidelines and standards of good practice Keep up to date with developments in research integrity, governance, ethics and other related topics Deputise for the CEO as required, undertaking additional tasks or duties as directed. Act as a team player, supporting the organisation to deliver on its wider goals and objectives Collaborate with the wider team to ensure our work is most effectively deployed, disseminated, and utilised The above list is not exhaustive, and the postholder may be asked to undertake other reasonable duties as requested. Person specification Essential criteria At least 5-8 years of experience in policy, public affairs, or communications, ideally at a national or sector wide level. Strong understanding of complex policy environments (e.g., charity sector, public sector, higher education, research funding, or similarly regulated landscapes). Proven ability to influence government, funders, or sector bodies, including shaping policy positions and leading strategic engagement. Experience convening multi stakeholder groups or facilitating collaborative policy development. Demonstrable experience leading strategic communications, including organisational messaging, editorial oversight, and high quality digital, written, and visual outputs. Strong content development skills, including proofreading, copyediting, adapting content for different audiences, and producing a range of written and visual assets. Experience delivering integrated communications across digital platforms, with an understanding of audience segmentation, analytics, and user centred approaches. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking, media engagement, and representing an organisation externally. Strong project management skills, with evidence of managing multiple priorities and delivering high quality work to deadlines. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with a commitment to continuous improvement and evidence informed decision making. Experience leading teams and managing cross functional work, including setting direction and supporting professional development. Ability to work strategically while remaining hands on, comfortable building new systems and approaches in a small, growing organisation. Understanding of ethical leadership, including reflexivity, transparency, and accountability. Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK and to attend occasional evening events as part of the role's external engagement responsibilities. Desirable criteria Knowledge of research integrity, research ethics, governance, or related policy areas; or experience in higher education, research funding, or science and innovation policy. Experience working in a small charity or start up environment. Experience with digital tools such as Mailchimp, SurveyMonkey, and CRM systems (e.g., Maximizer), WebPress and Canva. Experience managing a full review and redevelopment of a website . click apply for full job details
About UKRIO The UK Research Integrity Office (UKRIO) is the UK's national advisory body for research integrity. Established in 2006, UKRIO delivers a wide-ranging programme of guidance and support to enhance good research practice and research culture. About the role Guided by a high profile Board chaired by Dame Linda Partridge, the charity is launching a new five year strategy to deepen and expand UKRIO's reach and impact. This newly created role sits at the centre of that evolution. As Director of Policy and Communications, you will build a new function from the ground up, spearheading UKRIO's policy, communications, and external affairs work to engage and influence actors across the research ecosystem. This includes setting the strategic direction for UKRIO's communications, ensuring our outputs are high quality and audience focused, and leading key influencing activities such as policy roundtables, consultations, and events. The role carries significant external facing responsibility. As a key spokesperson for the organisation, you will champion research integrity, build strategic relationships, and represent UKRIO at conferences and meetings. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will also help shape our organisational culture and embed fairness, transparency, and excellence across the charity. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic policy and communications professional who recognises UKRIO's vision and potential and wants to play a leading role in bringing it to life. You will have the scope to shape our brand, elevate our profile and reach, and enhance the impact of our work. If you're full of ideas, proactive in your approach, and motivated by meaningful work, we'd be delighted to hear from you. Key responsibilities Strategic leadership Work closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to ensure UKRIO's strategy and programme of work are effectively developed, implemented, and communicated, balancing high level oversight with hands on delivery where appropriate in a small team environment. Proactively identify opportunities to expand UKRIO's reach and impact by assessing where the charity can deploy its resources most effectively; building strategic partnerships; and leading initiatives that increase engagement across sectors and audiences. Contribute to the strategic development of the charity, including shaping its value proposition, education and training offer, and partnership and funding decisions. Embed UKRIO's theory of change and evaluation framework into organisational systems and ways of working, fostering a culture of reflection, accountability, and continuous improvement. Influencing and external engagement Develop and lead an integrated policy, communications, and engagement strategy that keeps research integrity high on the national agenda, strengthens stakeholder understanding, and enhances UKRIO's profile, credibility, and influence. Maintain a watching brief on emerging policy, sector, and research integrity developments, identifying strategic opportunities, risks, and areas where UKRIO should position itself or provide additional resource and support. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across government, academia, research funders, publishers, research organisations, and civil society, identifying opportunities to advance UKRIO's strategic objectives. Lead UKRIO's thought leadership activities - including policy statements and consultations - ensuring outputs are timely, authoritative, and grounded in evidence. Provide strategic oversight of UKRIO's events programme, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities, and lead the facilitation of policy roundtables and external engagement events as needed. Represent UKRIO externally, including in consultations, conferences, advisory groups, and media engagements, proactively working to elevate the charity's influence and impact. Communications Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all aspects of UKRIO's communications, ensuring policy messaging, branding, digital engagement, and content are high quality and aligned with organisational priorities. Lead UKRIO's editorial function, setting standards and overseeing all external outputs and written/visual assets to ensure they reflect the charity's tone of voice, values, and rigorous standards of accuracy and integrity. Take an active role in shaping creative communications approaches, ensuring UKRIO's messages and outputs are tailored to different audiences and use the most effective channels and formats. Oversee the development of a modern, user centred digital communications approach (including a full review and redevelopment of UKRIO's website), actively working to strengthen brand identity, user experience, content quality, and digital functionality. Oversee continuous improvement in digital communications, using analytics, audience insights, and emerging tools to enhance reach, engagement, and impact. People management Line manage the Communications and Events Manager and other relevant staff, providing clear direction, constructive feedback, and professional development support to enable high quality delivery and innovation. Manage paid associates and/or volunteers as required, ensuring appropriate support, training, and processes are in place for effective delivery. Work with Senior Leadership Team colleagues to foster a positive organisational culture where staff have clear objectives, feel supported, and are empowered to deliver to a high standard. Project management and oversight Contribute to the development, execution, and evaluation of UKRIO's annual business planning process and organisational work programme as part of the Senior Leadership Team. Lead, oversee, and/or quality assure key outputs to ensure they are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard, providing regular monitoring, reporting, and analysis. Hold budget holder responsibility and ensure adherence to project management processes that support transparency, accountability, and value for money. General responsibilities Ensure UKRIO activity is compliant with all relevant legislation, including UK GDPR, charity guidelines and standards of good practice Keep up to date with developments in research integrity, governance, ethics and other related topics Deputise for the CEO as required, undertaking additional tasks or duties as directed. Act as a team player, supporting the organisation to deliver on its wider goals and objectives Collaborate with the wider team to ensure our work is most effectively deployed, disseminated, and utilised The above list is not exhaustive, and the postholder may be asked to undertake other reasonable duties as requested. Person specification Essential criteria At least 5-8 years of experience in policy, public affairs, or communications, ideally at a national or sector wide level. Strong understanding of complex policy environments (e.g., charity sector, public sector, higher education, research funding, or similarly regulated landscapes). Proven ability to influence government, funders, or sector bodies, including shaping policy positions and leading strategic engagement. Experience convening multi stakeholder groups or facilitating collaborative policy development. Demonstrable experience leading strategic communications, including organisational messaging, editorial oversight, and high quality digital, written, and visual outputs. Strong content development skills, including proofreading, copyediting, adapting content for different audiences, and producing a range of written and visual assets. Experience delivering integrated communications across digital platforms, with an understanding of audience segmentation, analytics, and user centred approaches. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking, media engagement, and representing an organisation externally. Strong project management skills, with evidence of managing multiple priorities and delivering high quality work to deadlines. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with a commitment to continuous improvement and evidence informed decision making. Experience leading teams and managing cross functional work, including setting direction and supporting professional development. Ability to work strategically while remaining hands on, comfortable building new systems and approaches in a small, growing organisation. Understanding of ethical leadership, including reflexivity, transparency, and accountability. Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK and to attend occasional evening events as part of the role's external engagement responsibilities. Desirable criteria Knowledge of research integrity, research ethics, governance, or related policy areas; or experience in higher education, research funding, or science and innovation policy. Experience working in a small charity or start up environment. Experience with digital tools such as Mailchimp, SurveyMonkey, and CRM systems (e.g., Maximizer), WebPress and Canva. Experience managing a full review and redevelopment of a website . click apply for full job details
