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Digital Content Designer

Mid Sussex District Council

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Mid Sussex District Council, Haywards Heath (Hybrid)

Permanent, Full time

No DBS check required

Grade 4 (SCP 24-29) £33,024- £37,336

37 hours


Digital Content Designer

Do you have a passion for helping people to access public services, and reach the outcomes and receive the support they need? Do you strive to improve the usability and accessibility of services? Can you advocate for users’ needs?

About the role

Working in our multidisciplinary Digital and Technology team, you will play a key role in improving our customers’ online experience. You will champion user needs in the design of user-centred content across the range of Mid Sussex Council’s digital services. You will collaborate with stakeholders to design and publish web content centred around those needs. You will also have the opportunity to significantly shape the Council’s Digital Strategy and the approach we take to transforming how we work and serve our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborating with and guiding stakeholders to develop, publish, and manage digital content.
  • Creating usable, accessible content for our websites and digital services.
  • Ensuring the consistency of content and the design process across the Council.
  • Helping to design the digital experience for our customers, supporting users to reach their goals through good content design.
  • Ensuring website content is current and accurate, developing and upholding our content standards.
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to define our approach to designing and managing content.
  • Helping to develop our approach to accessibility and reducing digital exclusion.

What we offer

Working at Mid Sussex District Council means being part of a team that actively shapes the future of our communities. You will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the delivery of council services while enjoying a range of benefits:

  • Learning and development - We commit to supporting the professional development of our people, and we can provide access to training and development opportunities to help you grow in your career.
  • Work-life balance - Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements, allowing you to balance your professional and personal commitments. We understand the importance of work-life balance and strive to create an environment where you can thrive both inside and outside of work.
  • Annual leave – Enjoy between 26 and 31 days of annual leave.
  • Generous local government pension scheme - We offer a generous pension scheme with employer contributions currently at 17.5%.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Experience of designing, publishing, and managing web content
  • Experience of user-centred design principles, and a history of translating user needs into real-world solutions
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Self-motivation, personal resilience, and adaptability
  • Analytical and project management skills to drive work forward whilst managing competing priorities.

Join the Digital and Technology Team

If you are passionate about creating user-centred content and services, and having an impact on people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 10th October 2024

Interviews: Week commencing 21st October 2024

Should you have any questions about the role, please contact people@midsussex.gov.uk


Closing date: Thu 10/10/2024 at 23:54
Job reference: D&T/24/293268
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Role_Profile_-_Digital_Content_Designer.pdf

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