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Job Description
3 Month Contract With A local Authority
To provide technical and administrative support for Worcester City Council's suite of WordPress websites, ensuring content remains accurate, accessible, secure and user-focused.
The postholder will support the Communications and Strategy & Transformation teams by maintaining website content, managing WordPress functionality, supporting social media and intranet content, and ensuring websites comply with accessibility, security and best practice standards.
Key Responsibilities
Website Management & Content
- Manage and update content across the Council's websites.
- Create, edit and publish website content.
- Ensure all website information remains accurate, relevant and up to date.
- Develop customer-focused self-service content and online information.
- Support and maintain content on the Council intranet.
- Ensure websites provide an excellent user experience for customers.
WordPress Administration
- Provide technical support for a suite of WordPress websites.
- Maintain and update WordPress themes, templates and plugins.
- Monitor website performance and functionality.
- Troubleshoot website issues and implement solutions.
- Research and implement replacement plugins or website functionality where required.
- Work with ICT colleagues to ensure websites remain secure and operational.
Website Security & Compliance
- Monitor websites for security risks, vulnerabilities and potential threats.
- Implement security updates and best practice controls.
- Minimise the risk of spam, malware and hacking attempts.
- Ensure compliance with Council ICT security policies.
- Support business continuity and website resilience arrangements.
Digital Communications
- Manage and support Council social media profiles.
- Identify opportunities to promote Council services and key messages online.
- Create and edit graphics, images and digital assets for websites and social media.
- Support digital campaigns and communication activities.
Training & Support
- Train and support website content authors across the Council.
- Provide advice and guidance on content management and publishing standards.
- Support colleagues in the effective use of WordPress and other digital platforms.
- Promote best practice in digital communication and website management.
Continuous Improvement
- Research developments in web technologies and digital communications.
- Make recommendations to improve website performance, accessibility and customer experience.
- Analyse website information and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Contribute to process and service improvement initiatives.
- Support digital transformation projects where required.
Requirements
Essential
- Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent experience.
- Minimum two years' experience in a similar web or digital support role.
- Experience creating, publishing and managing website content.
- Experience managing WordPress websites.
- Experience managing WordPress themes, templates and plugins.
- Understanding of:
- Website Accessibility Standards
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Website Security
- Content Management Systems
- Data Protection Requirements
- Website Accessibility Standards
- Experience creating digital content and graphics.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage work independently and meet deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Desirable
- Experience working within Local Government.
- Experience supporting social media accounts.
- Experience working with ICT teams on website infrastructure and security.
- Knowledge of web development and coding principles.
- Experience delivering training and user support.
Additional Information
- Location: Worcester (Hybrid Working Following Initial Office-Based Period)
- Hours Per Week: Approximately 4 Hours Per Month (One Day Per Month)
- Payment Frequency: Bi-Weekly Payments
