Digital Engagement Assistant

Darlington Borough Council; Darlington; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council is looking for a Digital Engagement Assistant to animate their innovative digital hub, The Hive. The role involves delivering inspiring STEAM workshops and activities to various community groups, making it ideal for enthusiastic individuals with a passion for education and creativity. Full training is provided for those eager to share their skills.

Benefits

32 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi-time and flexible working arrangements

Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave schemes

Training and development opportunities

Health and wellbeing services

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee discounts and benefits

Qualifications

• Keen interest in digital engagement and STEAM topics.
• Willingness to learn and share knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Deliver workshops and activities across various STEAM topics.
• Engage diverse audiences including schools and hobby groups.

Skills

Creativity

Motivation

Reliability

Job description

Digital Engagement Assistant (Ref: POS014869)

Salary: £24,790 per annum | Salary Band: £20,001 to £30,000 | Post Type: Permanent | Hours Per Week: Full time

Job and Application Details

Categories: Libraries
Directorate: N/A
Published Date: 10/07/2025
Closing Date: 04/08/2025

About the Role

Darlington Library houses The Hive, a modern and vibrant digital hub designed to inspire and excite visitors in all things digital and creative. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, The Hive offers engaging STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) activities for children and adults alike.

We are seeking a reliable, enthusiastic, motivated, and creative individual to help animate the space by delivering workshops, activities, and engagement opportunities to diverse audiences, including schools and hobby groups, across various STEAM topics.

Full training will be provided; however, a keen interest and willingness to learn are essential. We encourage you to visit our website and social media pages to discover the exciting opportunities involved.

If you are passionate about sharing knowledge and skills, and motivated to inspire and upskill others, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

• 32 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to purchase additional leave (pro-rata for part-time).
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with voluntary contributions.
• Flexi-time scheme and flexible working arrangements.
• Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave schemes.
• Staff equality forums, green car leasing, training and development opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing services, including physiotherapy and confidential counselling.
• Cycle to Work Scheme, employee discounts, and benefits via the Vivup app.
• Additional perks such as Dolphin Centre discounts and the Arriva Employee Travel Club.

For more information about benefits, visit our Why work for us page and our Jobs and Careers page.

Additional Information

For detailed role information, refer to the Role Profile. For an informal discussion, contact Laura Pattison, Library Operations Manager, at 01325 349610.

Application Process

All correspondence will come from [e-mail]; please check your email and Junk folder. We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria. For assistance, contact the HR Team at 01325 403217 or [e-mail].

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