Digital Content Writer (fixed term role) ID-1547 – Amazon Store

Dover District Council has an exciting agenda to deliver first class public services, putting our residents at the heart of everything we do. From building new, affordable homes to exciting regeneration schemes, a career with Dover District Council offers you the opportunity to excel. 

As an employer, Dover District Council is proud to provide a supportive, friendly, diverse and flexible working environment in which our employees can thrive. We have a team of enthusiastic employees, delivering services they are passionate about.

The Role & Responsibilities

The Corporate Communications team work with a variety of teams across the council to keep our residents and businesses fully informed about the latest Council news. The corporate website is the central hub of information that supports all communications activity, providing relevant and up to date information on our services.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Digital Content Officer - who loves writing copy and has an excellent eye for detail - to produce engaging content for our new website.

As well as being familiar with Google analytics and web design, you will have a good understanding of how to gain quality feedback from website users to improve accessibility and page navigation.

You will lead on the development of a web content strategy, provide expert advice and guidance to staff and councillors, and monitor and report back on website compliance and performance.

The ideal candidate will have good interpersonal skills and be ready to build strong relationships with others. You will work closely with communications, digital and IT colleagues, to ensure good governance and business processes are followed.

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Who We Are Looking For

• Strong communication skills – a good communicator who is approachable and able to listen to and respect the views of others.
• Good written and spoken English - an ability to communicate clearly and effectively both in written and verbal form.
• Demonstrable experience working with a content management system to create and manage website content for an organisation.
• A solid understanding of search engine optimisation and analytics tools, and how best to use them.
• Two years of experience in the development of websites and creating digital online content.
• Familiarity with online content standards including accessibility requirements.
• Proficient in the use of IT systems including Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage workload by effective time management.
• GCSE English and Maths Grade C or above (Grades 4 – 9) or equivalent.

What Can We Offer?

We can provide a friendly and supportive environment for you to excel in. We also offer several employee benefits, such as:

• Opt-in Local government pension scheme with the opportunity for staff to make advanced, voluntary contributions (AVCs) to top up their pension
• Generous annual leave provision
• Discount scheme including reduced membership rates at the local leisure centre
• On-site parking

The quality of your application will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

What Next?

If you would like a further discussion about the post then please contact Abi Robinson, Head of Technology & Resilience at [email protected]

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