Web Developer - Remote working

Lead the digital transformation of one of Scotland’s most iconic historic 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.

Inveraray Castle is now embarking upon a significant redevelopment of its website and wider digital infrastructure. 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:

• Permanently employed 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.

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

• User experience and the variety of visitor journeys
• Frontend and backend development
• Selection of an appropriate content management system
• Content migration
• Accessibility standards and inclusive user experience
• Performance and security testing
• Website launch planning and delivery
• Post launch handover, training and documentation

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.

Required Skills and Experience

• Website design and development
• User experience and information architecture
• Content management systems
• Front-end development
• APIs, databases or third-party integrations
• Website security and data protection

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.

Sensitive to heritage, family ownership and reputation. Motivated by creating something with genuine long-term value.

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.

Hybrid working: 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.