Head of Fellowship Experience

Posted 04 June 2025
LocationLondon
Discipline Software
Reference7158

Job description

JOB TITLE: Head of Experience
LOCATION: London / Hybrid (3 days in office)
SALARY: £65,000 per annum
WAY OF WORKING: Full Time | Permanent | Hybrid

THE BUSINESS:
A purpose-driven organisation with a global footprint, delivering digital products and community experiences that support innovation, learning, and impact. With a growing user base and strong organisational mission, this is a team where experience design plays a central role in shaping the future.
They’re now hiring a Head of Experience to lead the strategy and execution of engaging, inclusive and seamless user journeys across platforms and communications touchpoints.

THE HEAD OF EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITY:
This is a leadership role focused on creating and scaling meaningful end-to-end experiences for a wide and diverse user base. You’ll head up a multidisciplinary team working across digital platforms, lifecycle communications, and community engagement.
You’ll use design thinking, data, and creativity to turn insight into action — improving onboarding, boosting engagement, and increasing retention.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Lead user and experience design across the full user journey
  • Oversee all lifecycle communications including onboarding, engagement and renewals
  • Run research and testing to identify pain points and validate new experiences
  • Manage online platforms and digital communities to ensure consistency and impact
  • Lead and support a team of Data, community and CRM specialists
  • Define and implement design principles, processes, and experience benchmarks
  • Partner with data teams to track effectiveness and adjust strategies accordingly
  • Champion inclusive design and accessibility throughout the organisation

YOUR KEY SKILLS:
Required Skills & Experience:
  • Expert knowledge of user-centred design, journey mapping, prototyping, and testing
  • Experience leading experience design across complex digital ecosystems
  • Strong cross-functional leadership, team development and stakeholder management
  • Background in lifecycle communications and digital engagement strategy
  • Proven ability to drive outcomes like satisfaction, retention, or NPS uplift
  • Clear communicator with commercial awareness and strategic mindset
  • Deep commitment to inclusive design and accessibility standards
Desirable:
  • Experience in a digital, platform-based, or community-driven environment
  • Exposure to CRM tools, automation platforms or online service design

This is a unique opportunity to shape experiences that reach thousands globally- and lead a talented, mission-aligned team committed to making a difference.
Apply now to drive meaningful change through design.