This role has a starting salary of £29,697 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week.
This position is offered on an 18-month fixed term basis or as an internal secondment opportunity.
We are excited to be hiring a new committed and creative Digital Assistant to join our Information and Engagement Team. The administrative base for the role is Leatherhead although the team often work across offices in Surrey. We work flexibly and expect people to work from a range of locations across Surrey and travel to meet business needs.
We support our digital communications strategy to promote self-service and greater digital engagement with our target audiences in Surrey. We are a supportive and collaborative team, committed to delivering great outcomes and empowering others.
Rewards and Benefits
- 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
- Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
- An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
- Up to 5 days of carers' leave per year
- Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
- A generous local government salary related pension
- Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
- 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
- Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
- Mentoring and support from experienced colleagues
- Work/life balance: flexible working is supported where possible, including working from home or hot desking at a number of county council sites
About the Team
The role is part of the Adults, Health and Wellbeing Partnership directorate's Information and Engagement Team. We aim to improve access to information and advice about care and support across the health and care system in Surrey. We ensure that professionals and residents can access that information to make informed decisions about care and support. The digital team's work sits within this team, but focuses on all things web related for adults.
By helping to deliver our vision, you will play an integral role in making sure that our residents are:
- Informed and able, or have the support, to make decisions about their lives
- Enabled to be active, independent and have good wellbeing
- Connected to their communities.
About the Role
In a typical week you'll be using our content management system (CMS) to edit and proofread content and making sure it meets style and accessibility guidelines. This will be across two websites, with different CMS and a directory management.
Using a web analytics package, you'll develop strategies to improve our site and increase audiences. Alongside this, you'll be preparing content our social media channels, measuring its effectiveness with analytics and making recommendations for improvements.
Shortlisting Criteria
To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:
- Excellent digital skills
- Experience in social media, websites and new technologies
- Excellent writing skills including experience or examples
If you have these key skills, are highly motivated, have a can-do attitude and keen to learn new skills then we can help support you learn more about our online resources including website management, analytics and social media.
We're looking for someone who understands our vision and is committed to supporting our residents access the information they need.
Internal applicants - please ensure you have discussed this secondment opportunity with your current Line Manager and have their agreement before you submit your application.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 25/08/2024 with virtual interviews planned for 09/09/2024
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Our Commitment
Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:
- The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
- The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form
Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.