Senior Digital Communications Officer - Manchester, United Kingdom - Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Greater Manchester Combined Authority

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Manchester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Senior Digital Communications Officer (Websites)

Fixed term, full time for 12 months from date of appointment

Salary:
£30,151 - £33,820

Location:
Tootal Buildings, Manchester

36.25 hours per week

Advert closing date: 4 June 2023 at 23:59

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About the Role:

Working with the Communications and Engagement team, in-house ICT development team and external providers, the post holder will play a vital role in the production, system administration, and performance measurement of our websites, social media, and other digital communications platforms, including our intranet.

Through our wide range of online platforms, you will help us tell the story of Greater Manchester and the work being done across a range of priority areas for our city region - from the environment and young people, through to fire and rescue, and improving outcomes for older people.

Key Upcoming Projects:

Supporting the Senior Digital Communications Manager and developers to deliver a new SharePoint Online staff intranet. Your focus will be on sitemaps, templates, user experience, functionality testing, community engagement and more.
Administration and user management of our social media management platform, onboarding new users from across the organisation, embedding moderation best practice, reporting on analytics, and training people on how to use the platform and its features.

About You:

We need someone with an aptitude for communications and digital technologies to help us deliver high quality, engaging digital content across our websites and intranet.

You will need a good writing ability as well as proficient ICT skills.

We're looking for an experienced website administrator or web content officer with an excellent understanding of content management systems, social media platforms, and a basic knowledge of HTML/CSS.

You'll Also Be:

- able to check for and fix content-based Accessibility issues on websites
- at home with Google Analytics
- a good people person - able to coach web authors and teach non-technical colleagues how to use different systems and platforms
- a quick learner and motivated self-learner
- able to troubleshoot problems and test new features
- adaptable, enthusiastic, and able to switch between different tasks to support colleagues and changing priorities
- creative, with a good eye for layouts and engaging content
- able to scan for new digital trends, tools and platforms to improve our capabilities and performance

About us:

As an employer, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including; Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); Waste and Resources; Environment; Work and Skills; Research; Public Sector Reform; Police, Crime and Criminal Justice; Homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub.

Our offer:

In return for your hard work, we offer our employees a competitive package as part of our offer that you can find out more about here: GMCA offer - Green

Mandatory Information:

Privacy Notice
Employees on the redeployment register will be given priority for any vacancies in the first instance.

If employees are identified as a match from the register then the vacancy may be withdrawn or put on hold pending an outcome.

Hybrid working
This role is part of GMCA's hybrid working scheme.

As part of our commitment to 'Build Back Fairer' in Greater Manchester following the Covid-19 pandemic, we have evolved our management methods by trusting and empowering staff to deliver their work in the best way that suits the business and their individual needs, and supports health and wellbeing.

Our hybrid working policy sets out a flexible approach, combining attendance at our [Manchester city centre office / Fire and Rescue service HQ in Swinton / other location] with remote working, typically from home; the location of work is primarily dictated by the needs of the business:
'Do what is right for you and the business on that day'. If appointed to the role you will work with your manager to agree and regularly review the best working pattern for you, your team and your work.

TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR THIS ROLE, PLEASE DO SO VIA GREATER.JOBS

Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary contract

Salary:
£30,151.00-£33,820.00 per year

Schedule: