Job Description

Web Content Manager
Location: Greater Belfast
Salary: 42,345
Hours of work: 37 Hours Per Week
Closing Date: Noon on 24/07/25
On behalf of the NI Assembly, MPA recruitment welcome suitable applications for the role of a Web Content Manager until 31/03/2027.
Job Purpose
The Communications Office business area in the Northern Ireland Assembly is responsible for providing information to the media, the public, government departments and other stakeholders through various means including media relations, broadcasting services and digital channels. Information communicated covers the Speaker's office, plenary and committee business, the Assembly Commission and public engagement activities. The Web Content Manager oversees, manages and develops the content and content architecture of the main Assembly website and associated websites. This includes managing the day-to-day publication, creation, development, performance and evaluation of content for the current Assembly website(s) and make recommendations for continuous improvement to the overall user experience/journey.
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The main duties and responsibilities of the post are:

• Project management and delivery - to lead the development of a user-centred Assembly website, collaborating with colleagues across all levels of the organisation and with external stakeholders and users.
• Managing a team of two web publishers, including developing staff, planning, organising, prioritising, allocating, monitoring and evaluating the work of the team.
• Management of the Assembly website's content management system, including the publication of content, maintenance of templates, workflow paths and user access accounts.
• Management of other Assembly micro-sites - including design, maintenance, security, workflow paths and user access accounts.
• Management of content publishing to the Assembly's intranet - page layouts, templates, workflow paths and user access accounts.
• Conducting content audits across all websites to eliminate outdated, redundant and/or duplicate content.
• Analysing and applying analytics data and trends to identify and implement meaningful improvements to ensure our sites are responsive to user needs and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Exploiting the data held within the Assembly's content-rich Assembly Information Management System (AIMS).
• Developing relevant Search Engine Optimisation strategies for the Assembly's websites to optimise the keywords most likely to be searched for by our users ensuring they can more easily get to the content they need.
• Maintaining knowledge of legal and regulatory compliance matters, specifically ensuring adherence to Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 by conducting regular test plans to confirm compliance and/or to identify issues and then developing plans to resolve any problems.
• Working closely with staff throughout the Communications Office and across the Assembly Commission to ensure the overall effectiveness of content planning, delivery and implementation
• Working effectively in time and politically sensitive situations and meeting deadlines.
• Providing web publishing advice and training to colleagues throughout the organisation.
• Co-operation with Assembly Commission IS Office staff in maintaining effective website services.
• Comply with all of the Assembly Commission's staff policies and procedures, including the Equal Opportunities and Dignity at Work policies and procedures and all mandatory training requirements.
• Managing information and records in accordance with established policies and statutory requirements.
• Carry out other duties that the Assembly Commission may reasonably require of you

Essential Criteria:
Applicants for the post must have, by the closing date for application:
Applicants must, by the closing date for applications have:
1. At least a bachelor's degree in any subject with significant web design/digital media components or a bachelor's degree in either Interactive Media, Computing or Information Technology (applicants must give full details on the application form of how the content of the course meets this requirement.) and at least 2 years' experience in each of the areas outlined at a) - c) below.
a) Leading and managing a team responsible for the publication of regular Website Content
b) Managing and administering enterprise level content management systems similar to Episerver and Umbraco:

• Managing and administering websites built using WordPress.
• Knowledge of and use of Accessibility Checker tools.
• Troubleshooting such as monitoring website effectiveness and availability, problem identification and problem solving.
• Using HTML, Markdown, CSS, JavaScript and for creating and maintaining complex page layouts.
• Using Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics, analysing and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data and creating reports.
• Using Adobe products, Dreamweaver and Photoshop

c) Project management relevant to the development of websites including:

• Working with internal and external stakeholders and users on content creation
• The development and improvement of website design, structure and functionality and carrying out user research and testing - developing and improving online user journeys.

OR
2. At least 4 years' experience in the areas outlined at points a) to c) above
How To Apply
To apply for this position please send your CV to
Or for further information and a confidential discussion on this post please call Chris at our Belfast office on 02895 211111
Please ensure your CV is accurate and updated with full personal contact details, education history, qualifications, and employment history.
MPA Recruitment are operating as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
MPA are committed to providing equality of opportunity in employment and welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of gender, marital or family status, religious belief, political opinion, disability, age, race, nationality, or sexual orientation.