Centurian Media is a dynamic and fast-growing international news and media agency based in Maidstone, Kent, UK. We manage a diverse and expanding digital portfolio that spans multiple global markets. We’re now seeking an experienced Technical Web Manager — a hands-on, solutions-driven professional who will take ownership of our entire web infrastructure and play a key role in shaping our online strategy. This is a pivotal position for someone who thrives on responsibility, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and wants to directly influence the performance and reliability of a busy media network. ________________________________________ The Role As Technical Web Manager, you’ll be responsible for the end-to-end management of our web environment, covering 13 WordPress instances hosted across four Cloudways (Digital Ocean) servers. Your work will sit across four key pillars: 1. Server Management & Performance o Administer and maintain our Cloudways (Digital Ocean) servers. o Monitor server load, performance, and resource allocation across all WordPress sites. o Manage core software updates (PHP, MySQL) and execute critical security patches. o Handle Cloudflare DNS, CDN integration, and incident response. o Advise on scalability and future server strategy. 2. Website Support & Development o Oversee and optimise 13 WordPress instances, focusing on speed and stability. o Conduct controlled plugin updates, performance testing, and version control. o Support in-house designers with Elementor Pro best practices and advanced design techniques. o Implement and troubleshoot forms (Fluent Forms), Stripe payments, and Mailchimp/Google Sheets integrations. o Diagnose and resolve WordPress, Elementor, and server-level issues swiftly. 3. Technical SEO & Performance o Manage all technical SEO aspects: XML sitemaps, robots.txt, canonical tags, and redirects. o Optimise for Core Web Vitals, mobile responsiveness, and page speed. o Set up and monitor Google Search Console, fixing crawl and indexation issues. o Collaborate closely with our third-party SEO agency to ensure technical alignment. 4. Strategic Web Consulting o Serve as the in-house expert and advisor for all web-related initiatives. o Recommend improvements to infrastructure, UX, and digital strategy. o Guide internal teams on effective multi-site WordPress management. o Contribute to the long-term roadmap for digital growth and innovation.