Web Design Officer

Hampshire County Council; Abbots Worthy; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK seeks a creative and detail-oriented Web Design Officer to enhance digital experiences for services. The role involves web content management, focusing on accessibility and user experience. Successful candidates will have strong web design skills using HTML and CSS, experience with Sitecore, and a proactive mindset. A competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Internal development programmes

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Proven experience in web content creation and design.
• Portfolio of web design work demonstrating skills.
• Expertise in applying accessibility standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and publish engaging, accessible webpages.
• Collaborate with teams to bring creative concepts to life.
• Develop wireframes and visual layouts to support user journeys.
• Refine content and improve webpage performance.
• Ensure functionality across devices and browsers.
• Maintain high visual standards and compliance with guidelines.

Skills

Web design using HTML

CSS

Sitecore Content Management System

SEO principles

Data analytics

Proficiency in GA4

Proficiency in Office 365

Accessibility standards (WCAG)

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Job description

We're looking for a creative and detail-oriented Web Design Officer to join our Communications team. Reporting to the Senior Web Design Officer, you'll play a key role in shaping the digital experience for our statutory and income-generating services. You'll be responsible for planning, developing, and managing web content, with a strong focus on accessibility and user experience.

• Design and publish engaging, accessible webpages using HTML, CSS and the Sitecore Content Management System
• Collaborate with designers and campaign and brand officers to bring creative concepts to life
• Develop wireframes and visual layouts using digital design tools to support page structure and user journeys
• Use SEO principles, data, and analytics to refine content and improve performance of webpages
• Ensure seamless functionality across devices and browsers
• Maintain high visual standards and compliance with WCAG and brand guidelines, We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
• Proven experience in web content creation and web page design using HTML and CSS, with a portfolio of web design work demonstrating your skills
• Strong expertise in applying accessibility standards (WCAG) in practice, including the use of semantic HTML and accessibility attributes
• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with a flair for creativity
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Proficiency in Sitecore, GA4, and Office 365

Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment. Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance. We invest in you through our internal development programmes and training and offer a competitive salary and benefits package.