Digital Developer and Designer (Platform)

Slough Borough Council; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 36,508 - 40,958; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

LGPS

Wellbeing initiatives

Tax-free childcare

Rail/bus season ticket loan

Annual increments

Job summary

Slough Borough Council is seeking a Digital Developer and Designer (Platform) to lead the ongoing development of online services. The role focuses on designing, developing and maintaining platforms, with emphasis on the Jadu CMS and integrations, while ensuring accessibility and reliability across devices.

You will work with digital, IT and service teams to streamline workflows and implement solutions such as APIs and SSO to support efficient, user‑friendly services.

Qualifications

• We expect a skilled digital developer and designer with platform experience.
• Experience designing, developing and maintaining digital services.
• Ability to integrate APIs and SSO into existing systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain digital platforms and CMS.
• Collaborate with digital, IT and service teams to improve services.
• Implement integrations and ensure accessibility across devices.

Skills

Web development

CMS (Jadu)

API integration

Accessibility

Tools

Jadu CMS

APIs

SSO

Job description

• Directorate: Digital Developer and Designer (Platform)
• Pay Level: 6, £36,508 - £40,958 (inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week
• Location: Observatory House/ Slough Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in the office)
• DBS requirement: Standard

What You’ll Be Doing

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Digital Developer and Designer (Platform) to play a key role in the continued development and enhancement of our online services.

You will design, develop and maintain user‑focused digital platforms, notably our Jadu Content Management System (CMS) and related integrations, ensuring accessibility, reliability and ease of use across all devices.

Collaborating with digital, IT, and various service teams, you will deliver service improvements, streamline workflows and implement technical solutions such as APIs, Single Sign‑On (SSO) and third‑party integrations to support the council’s commitment to efficiency, accessibility and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2–5 years’ service and 33 days after 5 years’ service.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Ability to engage with wellbeing initiatives and be a member of employee networks that celebrate and promote equality.
• Tax‑free childcare and childcare services.
• Seasonal loan ticket to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey to and from work.
• Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1st April each year, subject to satisfactory performance as assessed by your director.

Right to Work & Checks

All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and all posts are subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks.

We select staff on merit and foster a workforce where people are valued and represent the local communities we serve.