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Associate Content Designer

Employer:
Bracknell Forest Council
Salary:
£30,753 - £36,141 FTE (inclusive of London Weighting)
Location:
Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, United Kingdom
Contract:
Contract
Working Pattern:
Flexible Hours/Full Time
Hours:
37 hours per week.
DBS Check:
No
Closing Date:
03/09/2025 at 23:59
Reference:
CM/25/320246
Bracknell Forest Council

12-month maternity cover or secondment opportunity for internal candidates

We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Content Designer on a full-time basis. 

At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.

About you...

Content designers make information easier to understand and use.  This can involve the creation of, or changes to, a transaction, product or single piece of content that stretches across digital and offline channels.

We are looking for someone with a high standard of written English, proof reading and editing ability to work in our dedicated content team.

About the team…

The Content Design team are a small team of passionate content designers, working on the council’s digital services.

The Content Design team sit in the Digital Change and Service Improvement team. We are a cross-disciplinary team with a passion for improving council services through digital change.

The team includes developers, business analysts and a GIS and Data Officer. They are united by a shared purpose of creating great digital experiences.

Key responsibilities…

  • To create, edit and publish content to the council's websites and intranet.
  • To take responsibility for content published and to make sure it meets accessibility standards and recognised standards for usability and plain English.
  • To manage business as usual requests which will include carrying out daily updates of content on internal and external websites.
  • To work collaboratively with the Content Design team and service teams.

Our benefits...

  • 25 days* annual leave increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days*.
  • Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. 
  • Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
  • Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).
  • Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
  • Career development through internal and external training opportunities. 
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. 
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
  • Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club. 

*(pro rata for part time)

Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack.

Our values

At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. 

Reasonable adjustments

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments.

Interview date 

Interviews will provisionally be held the week starting 15th September. 

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you should submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

Ask us a question

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: 

Name: Lizzi Cox, Job title: Content Design Manager, Email: digital.services@bracknell-forest.gov.uk

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.

Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying.

We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.

Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.

No agencies please. 

Equal Opportunities

Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided.

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