Job Introduction
Bradford Children and Families Trust was established in April 2023 to enhance the quality and delivery of Children’s Services across our district. Our purpose is clear, to ensure that our promise to improve the lives of children and young people in Bradford becomes a reality. It’s a tough ask. It requires dedication, determination, and resilience – but under a new Chief Executive, Senior Leadership team and an unswerving drive to deliver the best outcomes, we are confident that we’ll achieve our ambition – and you, yours.
So, if you’re up for the Challenge we’d love to hear from you!
About The Role
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Digital Content Designer to join our communications team.
You will work collaboratively across the organisation to understand requirements and craft high quality, engaging and accessible digital content that is driven by user needs. This will include writing, editing and publishing content across our digital channels, including the website, intranet and social media.
You will stay updated on industry best practices and trends to make recommendations for new and creative approaches to maximise engagement and drive positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop the Trust's digital marketing and communication channels, holding responsibility for the content plan and feeding recommendations into the communication and engagement strategy.
- Create, edit and curate user-friendly content for the Trust's digital channels and social media accounts. This includes writing and editing copy, taking photographs, editing and producing and video and managing audio editing for podcasts and multimedia projects. Assist in the coordination of the social media editorial calendar, developing forward plans for content and ensuring it aligns with key messaging and meets audience needs
- Design documents, posters and marketing materials for both digital and print distribution.
- Develop the recruitment site as an integral part of the Trust’s website and promote job opportunities.
- Ensure content and designs adheres to brand guidelines, tone of voice, and messaging for consistent representation of our organisation and meets web accessibility standards and government guidelines.
- Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with all colleagues, stakeholders and with end users.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, web design best practices, and emerging technologies to continuously enhance our digital offerings.
About You
- Experience of working in a busy comms/marketing team either in-house or in a creative comms agency
- Relevant creative/design-led degree or relevant professional qualification
- Excellent written communication skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Experience with web design tools such as WordPress and writing content for websites
- Experience of designing creative and innovative digital content including graphics, infographics, videos, podcasts, animations and more
- Ability to use design packages such as Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects) and Canva
- Ability to deliver a data-driven content strategy and plans to support strategic objectives and amplify our work
- Ability to get to the heart of a story and create and produce digital content which will inspire and engage our stakeholder audiences
- Ability to plan, film, and edit video content for digital communications channels
- Ability to organise and prioritise work and meet deadlines
List of Benefits:
- Generous Employer Contributions in a Local Government Pension Scheme
- Competitive salary and pay progression structure.
- Real living wage as the minimum rate of pay
- Supportive carer and parental policies
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Access to Occupational Health and confidential counselling services
- Supportive staff networks
- Access to Blue Light Card Discounts
- Professional development/support
- Career Progression
- Enhanced annual leave entitlement
- Social Worker Registration Fees paid
- Flexible Working/Hybrid options subject to service need
Next Steps
The closing date for this role is 1st May 2025. For any queries please contact Helen Render (Communication and Marketing Manager) on helen.render@bradfordcft.org.uk
Bradford Children and Families Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history prior to interview.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check including a check against the Children’s barred list, will be carried out on preferred candidates.
