Web Content Design Officer - WMF2197e

Westmorland and Furness Council; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking a forward-thinking Web Content Design Officer to join their Digital Innovation Team. This role is critical in enhancing online services, ensuring user-friendly websites, and improving digital access for the community. The ideal candidate will have strong web development experience and excellent writing skills, alongside a commitment to accessibility and user-centered design. Benefits include competitive pension and annual leave. Apply now to be part of this exciting digital change.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Various perks and discounts

Qualifications

• Experience managing or commissioning digital platforms.
• Ability to influence and advise colleagues at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to juggle competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve websites for user-friendliness and accessibility.
• Identify areas for improvement using customer insight and performance data.
• Lead on accessibility compliance and provide training.

Skills

Web development experience

Writing and editing for online audiences

Understanding of accessibility standards

Digital user experience

Project management skills

Education

NVQ Level 4 or equivalent

Job description

We’re excited to announce a range of new opportunities across all areas of our Digital Innovation Team. As we embark on an ambitious journey of digital transformation, there’s never been a better time to get involved.

We’relooking for talented individuals to help shape the future of our organisation.

Come be a part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team that’s driving real change.

We are looking for a talented and forward-thinking Web Content Design Officers to join the Digital Innovation Team at Westmorland and Furness Council. This is a key role in shaping how our customers interact with the Council online and supports our ambition to increase self-service and digital access to services.

You’ll be responsible for developing and improving our websites to ensure they are user-friendly, accessible and aligned with national content standards. Working across the organisation, you’ll influence service leads, shape content, and ensure the overall digital experience meets the needs of our communities.

Using customer insight, user research and performance data, you’ll identify areas for improvement and drive continuous development. You’ll also lead on accessibility compliance and provide training and support to teams to ensure consistent, high-quality digital content.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a leading role in delivering digital change and help create a better online experience for everyone in Westmorland and Furness.

Who we are looking for…

We’re looking for someone with strong web development experience, ideally educated to NVQ Level 4 or equivalent. You’ll have excellent writing and editing skills for online audiences, alongside a good understanding of accessibility standards, web content best practice, and digital user experience.

You’ll need experience managing or commissioning digital platforms, with the ability to influence and advise colleagues at all levels. Strong project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle competing priorities are essential.

If you’re enthusiastic about improving digital services, confident working across teams, and passionate about creating accessible online content, we’d love to hear from you.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity then please contact Daniel [e-mail]

To apply please click theApply Nowlink below.