Website Content Editor

Guildford Borough Council; Margate; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Website Content Editor to enhance its online presence through clear and accessible digital content. The role involves creating and publishing content, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards, and developing strategies to improve user engagement. Strong communication skills and a passion for user-focused content are essential. Guildford offers excellent transport links and quality of life, making it a desirable place to work.

Qualifications

• Experience in creating and managing digital content.
• Understanding of web content effectiveness, accessibility, and user experience.
• Passion for user-focused digital communication.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and publish digital content for the Council's platforms.
• Translate complex information into simple language.
• Ensure compliance with accessibility and usability standards.
• Develop content strategy and improve digital engagement.

Skills

Communication

Content creation

Digital content editing

SEO knowledge

Accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2)

Analytical skills

Job description

Appointment Type Permanent Position Full Time/Part Time Full-time Job Category Customer, Case and Parking Services Hours 37 Location Millmead House, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB Salary Min Grade 4 - £32,792 Salary Max Grade 4 - £36,699 DBS Security Clearance Level Required Not Applicable Closing Date 01/12/2025 Ref No 11011

We’re looking for a creative and detail-focused Website Content Editor to join our Communications and Digital Services team.

As our Website Content Editor, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our online presence is clear, accessible, and engaging for our residents, businesses, and visitors.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in how we communicate with our customers, improving user experience and promoting our services.

What You’ll Do

• Create, edit, and publish digital content for the Council’s website and intranet.
• Work with service teams to translate complex information into plain English.
• Ensure all digital content meets accessibility and usability standards (WCAG 2.2).
• Support the development of content strategy and best practice across all digital channels.
• Use analytics tools to monitor performance and continuously improve digital engagement.

About You

You’ll be an experienced communicator with a passion for clear, user‑focused digital content. You understand what makes web content effective, from accessibility and SEO to tone of voice and design.

You’ll have a strong grasp of user journeys and UX principles, ensuring content is structured and presented in a way that supports intuitive navigation and a seamless online experience.

About Guildford

Guildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions – London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well‑served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities. All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.

We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post‑holders to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.