City of York Council
Job title:
Assistant Web Officers
Company
City of York Council
Job description
2 positions available:1 x 37 hpw – fixed term to 30 June 20261 x 18.5 hpw – permanent(please indicate in your application form supporting statement if you have preference for a particular post or if you would like to be considered for either)Ensuring our online services are accessible and available to everyone, is a key priority for City of York Council, as more of our customers use digital media.We’re looking for additional Assistant Web Officers to join our small but ambitious team, as we continue to develop websites with a customer-focused vision; to provide high quality and responsive services, using modern technologies.Extra resource is sought during this busy time, as we integrate new software into our toolkit; the Assistant Web Officer role is key to supporting services whilst we achieve our goal.We’re seeking individuals to edit and manage engaging web content, featuring secure user-friendly design and clear navigation, whilst ensuring compatibilitiy with a variety of browsers and platforms, and meeting privacy and accessibility regulations.We’re looking for candidates who have excellent attention to detail and outstanding communication skills. The post requires an ability to ‘write for the web’ in plain English, and some HTML and CSS coding skills.A willingness to learn and develop, in addition to a positive attitude towards collaborative working, is essential; knowledge of content management, search engine optimisation and local government are beneficial.If you’re looking for a new challenge, to develop your career, or you’re interested in the diversity of work a Local Authority could offer, we welcome your application.This role is suitable as a job share opportunity.As this role is public facing, applicants will need to demonstrate, at interview, their competency to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, in spoken English to CEFR level C2 Can express themselves spontaneously at length with a natural conversational flow, avoiding or backtracking around any difficulty so smoothly that the person with whom they are conversing is hardly aware of it.If you are an internal candidate interested in applying for the fixed term position as a secondment opportunity, please discuss with your current line manager before submitting your application.Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health and Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution.We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning and Development.In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.For further information or an informal discussion please contact Paula Wilkinson, Web Manager, email: [email protected], or telephone: 01904 551597.Closing date: Monday 28 October 2024 at 12 midnight.Interview dates: Week commencing Monday 11 November.
Expected salary
£24629 – 25779 per year
Location
York
Job date
Wed, 09 Oct 2024 07:41:25 GMT
To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your email/cover letter where (un-jobs.net) you saw this job posting.
