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    Are you social media savvy and love creating compelling digital content?

    We have an exciting opportunity for a Digital Communications Assistant to join our central Communications Team here at Solihull Council.

    Working alongside colleagues in Adult Social Care, the web and communications teams, you will be responsible for managing and creating engaging digital content across the Adult Social Care directorate.

    Your responsibilities will include

    • Creating up to date and engaging website copy, content and storytelling
    • Advise the service area on streamlining existing web pages
    • Managing social media channels such as Facebook and Instagram.
    • Using monitoring software to assess quality and accessibility
    • Analysing and reporting on digital content, presenting data via dashboards and reports

    You will have

    • An undergraduate degree in any subject, or previous paid employment experience in a content/digital role.
    • Previous experience and enthusiasm for digital content creation and/or website content
    • Knowledge and understanding of the role and responsibilities of a local authority.
    • Demonstrates knowledge and experience of using social media
    • The ability to interpret analytical data to support evidence-based decision making
    • An awareness of the importance of accessibility in digital content creation 1

    In return, this is a great opportunity to support residents of Solihull, ensuring key information about crucial services reaches the right audience at the right time.

    We also offer

    • A range of flexible working options,
    • Generous annual leave entitlements with the opportunity to purchase up to 10-days additional leave per year
    • A flexitime scheme with up to 24 days per year
    • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – a 24 hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service
    • Family and carer friendly policies
    • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
    • Employee benefits including staff discounts, subsidised travel passes and
    • Cycle 2 work scheme

    The role will involve working on a hybrid basis between home and the Council offices in Solihull town centre.

    To apply, please click on the link below, where you will be asked to upload a copy of your CV and answer a supporting application question. Your application should be in your own words and reflect your own personal experiences.

    Interview date – 15th May 2025.