Organisation: North East Mayoral Strategic Authority
Job Category: Marketing / Media / Communications
Location: The Lumen, St James’ Boulevard, Newcastle upon Tyne, various ‘spoke’ offices throughout the North East and remote working arrangements.
Salary: £46,142 – £49,282 per annum (Pay award pending). Please note it is North East MSA policy to appoint at the starting point of the salary band.
Salary Band: £40001 to £50000
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full time
Date Posted: 13-07-2026
Closing Date: 27-07-2026 11:59
Reference: 299555
About the job
Are you a creative digital storyteller who knows how to turn complex information into engaging, audience-focused content?
We’re looking for a Senior Digital Content Officer to lead the delivery of compelling content across our websites and social media channels, helping to tell the story of the Mayor, the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority and the positive impact we are making across the region. This is an exciting opportunity to shape our digital presence, ensuring the right messages reach the right audiences in ways that inspire engagement and action.
Working closely with colleagues across communications, marketing, technology and external partners, you’ll take ownership of our digital channels, providing expert advice on content, accessibility and best practice. You’ll oversee our digital brand, create and commission high-quality content, and ensure our websites and social media platforms are aligned with wider communications priorities and campaigns. As a trusted advisor, you’ll champion excellent user experience, clear governance and a consistent tone of voice across all digital content.
We’re looking for someone who combines creativity with a data-driven mindset. You’ll use audience insights, performance data and SEO best practice to continually improve reach, engagement and user journeys, while identifying emerging trends and opportunities to innovate.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities and experiences. We support flexible working and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented including women, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.
If you’re a highly creative thinker who is passionate about digital communications, thrives in a fast-paced environments and enjoys using both creativity and analysis to deliver measurable results, we’d love to hear from you.
If you would like an informal discussion, or further information about this role please contact Suzi Price-Young, Head of Content suzi.price.young@northeast-ca.gov.uk
Closing date for applications: Monday 27th July 2026 at 23:59.
For further information about the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority please visit our website www.northeast-ca.gov.uk
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