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Due to continued growth and expansion, the North-West News Group (NWNG) is currently recruiting and seeking to fill the following key positions. Click on the jobs to find out more info and how to apply.
We are currently on the lookout for:
Head of Digital
About NWNG
North West News Group is a diverse and growing group of businesses dedicated to serving communities and organisations across media, print, digital, and creative services. The group includes North West News Group, Kaizen Print, Kaizen Studio, and 4SM, each providing specialist expertise within their respective sectors. Together, our businesses deliver trusted local news, high-quality print solutions, creative content production, and innovative marketing services. We are committed to excellence, innovation, and customer service, building strong relationships with the communities and clients we serve while creating opportunities for growth and development across our organisation.
As we continue to expand, we are seeking an ambitious and commercially driven Head of Digital to lead our online growth strategy, optimise website performance and deliver exceptional customer experiences across all digital channels. If you want to make the next step in your career this could be the opportunity for you.
The Role
This is a hands-on role for a digital professional who combines commercial acumen, technical understanding and digital marketing expertise.
You will be responsible for maximising online sales and profitability through the continuous development of our e-commerce platforms, digital marketing activity and customer journey. Working closely with directors, sales teams, customer service and external partners, you will identify opportunities to drive traffic, improve conversion rates and increase customer lifetime value.
The successful candidate will take ownership of our digital trading performance, ensuring our websites remain as market-leading platforms that deliver both an outstanding user experience and strong commercial results.
Key Responsibilities
- E-Commerce Management
- Website Management & Optimisation
- Digital Marketing
- Analytics & Reporting
- Customer Experience
Skills & Experience
- Experience working with CMS platforms and website content management.
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in an e-commerce management, digital marketing or online trading role.
- Proven track record of growing online sales and improving website performance.
- Strong understanding of e-commerce platforms and website management.
- Experience managing SEO, PPC and email marketing campaigns.
- Proficiency with Google Analytics (GA4), Google Ads and Google Search Console.
- Experience with Klaviyo or similar email marketing platforms.
- Strong commercial awareness and ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong project management and organisational abilities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
Closing date: 28th August 2026.
How to Apply
Send your CV and a brief cover letter to hr@northwestnewsgroup.com with the subject line “Sales & Marketing Executive Application – [Your Name]”.
Our Company Culture
We take pride in our team and are always seeking ways to evolve, grow and excel. With a team of experienced experts across various industries, NWNG maintain a wealth of knowledge and skills.
The company culture is centred around passion, commitment, and respect, creating a positive and supportive environment for employees to thrive in. Collaboration across all departments further strengthens the team and allows for a more cohesive approach to achieving goals. By prioritising our people, NWNG is sure to continue evolving and excelling. We are a people company and people skills are at the forefront of everything we do.
Our Benefits
Our Vision
Through collaborative communication across all departments, NWNG can deliver quality products and services across a diverse range of skill sets, including print media, digital communication, advertising, events and marketing.
Remaining at the forefront of advances in digitalisation and embracing emerging technology has allowed NWNG to stay competitive within the industry, ensuring we continue to deliver innovative solutions and quality service to our clients.
Meet our people
Stu Cork
28
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Meet our people
Sophie Elliot
25
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Meet our people
Katrina Brennan
41
Q: What was your journey to working at NWNG?
You get to focus on local stories that matter to local people. As a sports fan myself, I enjoy reporting on the highs and reflecting those memorable moments in our coverage, both in the paper and online.
Q: What is your favourite thing about working for NWNG?
You get to focus on local stories that matter to local people. As a sports fan myself, I enjoy reporting on the highs and reflecting those memorable moments in our coverage, both in the paper and online.
Q: What is your favourite TV show / book?
TV Show: I'm a huge Gogglebox fan.
Q: Who would be your top 3 dinner guests?
Roy Keane, Bruce Springsteen and Tommy Tiernan, I'd let him ask the really probing questions and tell the jokes, and I'd just listen!
Meet our people
Sonia Rooney
Q: What was your journey to working at NWNG?
I would have to say my work colleagues otherwise I would be in trouble. Within my role a lot of the time I deal with customers who are placing family notices so I am glad that I can help them with this difficult task.
Q: What is your favourite thing about working for NWNG?
I would have to say my work colleagues otherwise I would be in trouble. Within my role a lot of the time I deal with customers who are placing family notices so I am glad that I can help them with this difficult task.
Q: What is your favourite TV show / book?
TV Shows: Queen of the South at the moment but I am a bit of a telly/Netflix binger so this changes a lot. Although you can’t beat the classics such as Friends and the Big Bang Theory.
Q: Who would be your top 3 dinner guests?
Jamie Dornan, Britney Spears and James Corden
Meet our people
Niamh McGovern
22
Q: What was your journey to working at NWNG?
Q: What is your favourite thing about working for NWNG?
Q: What is your favourite TV show / book?
Q: Who would be your top 3 dinner guests?
Stu Cork
28
Q: What was your journey to working at NWNG?
Q: What is your favourite thing about working for NWNG?
Q: What is your favourite TV show / book?
Q: Who would be your top 3 dinner guests?
Sophie Elliot
25
Q: What was your journey to working at NWNG?
Q: What is your favourite thing about working for NWNG?
Q: What is your favourite TV show / book?
Q: Who would be your top 3 dinner guests?
Katrina Brennan
41
Q: What was your journey to working at NWNG?
You get to focus on local stories that matter to local people. As a sports fan myself, I enjoy reporting on the highs and reflecting those memorable moments in our coverage, both in the paper and online.
Q: What is your favourite thing about working for NWNG?
You get to focus on local stories that matter to local people. As a sports fan myself, I enjoy reporting on the highs and reflecting those memorable moments in our coverage, both in the paper and online.
Q: What is your favourite TV show / book?
TV Show: I'm a huge Gogglebox fan.
Q: Who would be your top 3 dinner guests?
Roy Keane, Bruce Springsteen and Tommy Tiernan, I'd let him ask the really probing questions and tell the jokes, and I'd just listen!
Sonia Rooney
Q: What was your journey to working at NWNG?
I would have to say my work colleagues otherwise I would be in trouble. Within my role a lot of the time I deal with customers who are placing family notices so I am glad that I can help them with this difficult task.
Q: What is your favourite thing about working for NWNG?
I would have to say my work colleagues otherwise I would be in trouble. Within my role a lot of the time I deal with customers who are placing family notices so I am glad that I can help them with this difficult task.
Q: What is your favourite TV show / book?
TV Shows: Queen of the South at the moment but I am a bit of a telly/Netflix binger so this changes a lot. Although you can’t beat the classics such as Friends and the Big Bang Theory.
Q: Who would be your top 3 dinner guests?
Jamie Dornan, Britney Spears and James Corden
Niamh McGovern
22
Q: What was your journey to working at NWNG?
Q: What is your favourite thing about working for NWNG?
Q: What is your favourite TV show / book?
Q: Who would be your top 3 dinner guests?
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