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Web Design Officer

Hampshire County Council
11 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Hampshire, United Kingdom
£32,514 - £36,061 GBP yearly
App & Web Design

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC623686

Salary Range: £40,643 - £45,077 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £32,514 - £36,061 per annum)

Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)

Hours per week: 29.6

Contract Type: Temporary until 31 March 2028

Closing Date: 5 April 2026

Interview Date: w/c 20 April 2026

The Role:

We’re looking for a creative and detail-oriented Web Design Officer to join our Communications team. Reporting to the Web Design Manager, you’ll play a key role in shaping the digital experience for our statutory and income-generating services. You’ll be responsible for planning, developing, and managing web content, with a strong focus on accessibility and user experience.

 

Please note this role is 29.6 hours per week, with the working pattern to be agreed (must include Thursday).

What you’ll do:

  • Design and publish engaging, accessible webpages using HTML, CSS and the Sitecore Content Management System
  • Deliver day-to-day website maintenance and BAU content updates within the Sitecore CMS, including structured content creation such as listings, searches and larger sets of content
  • Collaborate with designers and campaign and brand officers to bring creative concepts to life
  • Develop wireframes and visual layouts using digital design tools to support page structure and user journeys
  • Use SEO principles, data, and analytics to refine content and improve performance of webpages
  • Ensure seamless functionality across devices and browsers
  • Maintain high visual standards and compliance with WCAG and brand guidelines

What we’re looking for:

  • Significant and relevant hands-on experience using the Sitecore Content Management System in a professional environment
  • Experience using GA4 and creating performance reports/dashboards in Looker Studio to inform content decisions
  • Proven experience in web content creation and web page design using HTML and CSS, with a portfolio of web design work demonstrating your skills
  • Strong expertise in applying accessibility standards (WCAG) in practice, including the use of semantic HTML and accessibility attributes
  • A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with a flair for creativity
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Proficiency in Office 365 (e.g. Planner, Excel, Teams, Outlook) for day-to-day communication and task management

Why join us?

You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement. This is your chance to make a real impact on how the County Council’s services are delivered online.

 

We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace, where talent is truly recognised and developed. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of and where you are empowered to be your best and believe in creating a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.

 

If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!

 

To find out more about what we can offer you in return, please see our benefits package

 

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the Right to Work in the UK before applying.

Additional Information:

Web Design Officer Candidate Pack

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Hardi Darweish, Web Design Manager on Hardi.Darweish@hants.gov.uk

 

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
 

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
 

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.