Digital Content Editor

Employer: North Somerset Council
Location: Weston-super-Mare
Working pattern: Hybrid – Mobile/Field Worker
Office attendance: 0–1 day per week
Contract: Part time
Salary: £36,581 – £39,481 per year
Category: Communications

Sponsorship status

Sponsorship is not available for this role. North Somerset Council states that it can only accept applications from candidates who already have full permission to work in the UK.

About the role

North Somerset Council is looking for an experienced Digital Content Editor to join its Digital Content Team, which is responsible for keeping the council’s website content up to date.

The successful candidate will work with council services to maintain website content, migrate content from existing microsites to the main website, help build new microsites and make documents accessible across the website portfolio.

The role will also involve working on projects designed to improve customer experience, accessibility and usability across the council’s digital services.

Key responsibilities

• Use a content management system (CMS) to manage and update website content.
• Write, edit and proof-read content for publication in the public domain.
• Work with departments across the council to capture and advise on web content.
• Migrate content from existing microsites to the main website.
• Help build new microsites.
• Support the creation of accessible documents and digital content.
• Contribute to projects focused on customer experience and accessibility.
• Ensure tasks are completed accurately, on time and to the required standard.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Essential criteria

Applicants should have:

• At least 5 GCSEs at the minimum accepted pass grade or above, including Maths and English.
• Experience writing, editing and proof-reading text for publication in the public domain.
• The ability to present information in a structured way appropriate to users’ needs.
• Demonstrable accuracy and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and manage work received through a workflow process.
• Experience working as part of a team to achieve deadlines.
• Sound knowledge and experience of information systems such as email, Word, Excel and Teams, ideally including web content management systems.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, including negotiation and problem-solving.
• The ability to complete tasks on time and to the required standard.
• The ability to adapt quickly to new software.
• Experience working with senior officers and developing positive working relationships.

Desirable experience

The following would be advantageous:

• Web content writing and editing.
• Awareness of usability and accessibility issues relating to digital services and communications.
• Basic understanding of WCAG 2.2 accessibility, usability and readability.
• Experience organising content into usable sections within an existing information architecture.
• Experience converting complex information into Plain English.
• Understanding of accessibility issues surrounding PDFs.

Working arrangements

This role is classed as a Mobile/Field Worker.

You can expect to:

• Work 0–1 day in the office.
• Primarily work remotely where appropriate.
• Attend the office for meetings or focused work.
• Use portable technology to work effectively while on the go.

During the induction period, additional office attendance may be required to support learning and development.

What North Somerset Council offers

The council offers:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Local Government Pension.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Inclusive staff groups and forums.
• The opportunity to purchase up to 10 additional days of annual leave each year.
• A dedicated in-house Wellbeing Team.
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes.

How to apply

Applications should be submitted online through the LG Jobs application system.

Applicants should explain how they meet the essential criteria when completing the online application form.

The council states that applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on the application closing date.

The council also reserves the right to close the vacancy early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.

Interview date

Friday 30 October 2026

Contact

For further information about the role, contact:

Simone Woolley
Customer and Digital Services Manager
simone.woolley@n-somerset.gov.uk

Important information

North Somerset Council is a Disability Confident Leader and guarantees to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.

The council is committed to equality of opportunity and creating an inclusive workplace.

Please note: This role does not offer sponsorship. Applicants must already have full permission to work in the UK.

Source: LG Jobs / North Somerset Council