Job Description

Employer:

Wyre Council

Salary:

26,824 - 28,598

Location:

Civic Centre

Contract:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Full Time

Hours:

37 hours per week.

DBS Check:

No

Closing Date:

12/10/2025 at 23:59

Reference:

T&C/25/322668

CREATIVE AND DIGITAL CONTENT OFFICER

37 HOURS PER WEEK

GRADE 5 26,824 - 28,598

Are you a creative thinker with a flair for design and digital storytelling? Join our dynamic Communications and Visitor Economy team and help bring Wyre's brand to life!



We're looking for a talented and motivated Creative and Digital Content Officer to support the development of engaging visual content across print, digital, and social media. You'll help shape campaigns, produce eye-catching graphics, film and edit videos, and manage social media conversations that connect with our community.



This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality visual and digital content that supports the council's communications objectives and enhances public engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the creation of graphic design materials for both print and digital platforms, ensuring alignment with the council's brand identity. Support the development and implementation of social media campaigns, including content creation and community management. Produce and edit video content for use across various digital channels. Attend council events to capture live content and provide engaging real-time social media coverage. Ensure all communications materials meet accessibility standards and reflect best practice.

Skills and Experience:

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator). Experience in video production and editing for social media. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively within a team and meet deadlines.

Desirable Attributes:

Experience in monitoring and managing social media platforms. A portfolio of relevant design work.

This role requires a commitment to upholding the council's values of professionalism, innovation, collaboration, and customer focus. The successful candidate will be expected to attend occasional out-of-hours meetings and events, including weekends where required.

What's in it for you?

Flexi time and the option to work remotely part of the week as agreed with your line manager. Generous annual leave allowance. A minimum of 24 days (pro rata) in addition to all bank holidays, rising to 26 days after four years and 29 days after five years local government service. Future development - face to face and virtual courses in line with your developmental goals. Employee wellbeing support. Free parking on site. A local government pension scheme, with generous employer contribution. The opportunity to work for the local community and make a difference.

To apply online and for more information about this vacancy, please visit our website www.wyre.gov.uk

Closing date:

12 October 2025