Help lead the council’s digital engagement work
Ensure our websites, intranet, social media and digital channels meet user needs, support digital transformation and deliver real value for residents and the organisation
Play a key role in shaping and delivering strategic communications
Contribute to the council’s overall communications strategy and annual communications plan
Act as a gatekeeper for our digital platforms
Lead development, improvement and innovation while ensuring accessibility, usability and best practice are embedded throughout.

Experienced digital communications professional with a strong track record of developing, delivering and evaluating digital engagement work
Ideally within a complex or public‑sector environment
Understand how to use digital channels to support organisational change and improve user experience
Confident leading projects, managing contracts and working with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leaders
Translate technical or complex information into clear, accessible communications
Champion best practice in online writing, accessibility, user experience and emerging digital trends
Educated to degree level or with equivalent professional experience.

Flexible and agile working opportunities
25.5 days annual leave (pro rata)
An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family
Career development and qualification opportunities
Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
An in-house Occupational Health service
Employee discount scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)
Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.

Communications Business Adviser

Key skills