Digital Communications Officer

Digital Communications Officer

Permanent (22 hours per week).
Salary £35,412 – £38,220 per annum, pro‑rata.

We are looking for a new Digital Communications Officer to support the on‑going development of our website and provide advice and guidance to other content designers. Love all things web based and producing engaging content.

We do things well and keep developing.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, caring responsibilities, and socio‑economic status. We also welcome applications from military veterans and their families.

• Possess excellent literacy and numeracy skills, equivalent to achieving GCSE English Grade C (4) or above, or demonstrating a strong command of written and spoken English.
• Have basic relevant technical experience (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, design software) and a strong understanding of web design principles (UX/UI, accessibility, responsive design).
• Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and maintain a level‑headed and positive approach to your work.
• Exhibit strong customer service skills and the ability to communicate clearly and accurately regarding technical and creative concepts with clients, internal team members, and partner agencies.
• Have previous experience of actively cooperating with developers, project managers, and content specialists to achieve unified and successful project outcomes as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.

• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid and flexible working – Part office based, and part home based.
• Free car parking (we also have close access to a mainline train station).
• A recently refurbished modern low carbon office space.
• Generous annual leave and wellbeing package.
• Heavily discounted membership at Teignbridge District Council Leisure Centres.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Opportunities for career and self‑development.
• 24/7 employee discount access and employee assistance support.

It is vital to read the job description and person specification for this role – it will help you understand whether your knowledge, skills and experience match the job requirements. In your supporting statement please tell us how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification.

Closing Date:
Monday 5th January 2026 @ midnight

Interview Date:
TBC

No agencies please.