Organisation: Durham County Council
Job Category: Marketing / Media / Communications
Location: The Rivergreen Centre, Aykley Heads (Plus Hybrid Working)
Salary: Grade 9 £35,412 – £39,152 (pro rata)
Salary Band: £30001 to £40000
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part time
Date Posted: 06-07-2026
Closing Date: 20-07-2026 11:59
Reference: 299259
About the job
An opportunity has arisen for a part-time Multimedia Officer – Digital in the Communications, Marketing and Design team.
This part-time role is for 18.5 hours per week, worked across Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
You will contribute to the council's social media strategy to support brand building by boosting visibility and engagement. You will also be responsible for content creation by developing a strategy, producing engaging social and video content, analysing usage data, filming, and managing projects and campaigns.
As a Multimedia Officer, you will:
- Create and deliver engaging multimedia content, including video, photography and social media assets, across a range of digital platforms.
- Manage the Council's corporate social media channels, including Facebook, X, LinkedIn and YouTube, ensuring content is timely, creative and aligned with organisational objectives.
- Plan, schedule and publish content using social media management tools.
- Produce, edit and enhance video content, including filming, sequencing footage, adding graphics, music and effects, and creating final cuts for a range of audiences.
- Monitor, analyse and report on digital and social media performance using tools such as Google Analytics and platform insights, making recommendations to improve reach and engagement.
- Conduct audience and competitor research to identify trends, opportunities and best practice.
- Set and monitor social media targets to increase brand awareness, engagement and audience growth.
- Manage and respond to social media interactions as required.
- Support colleagues across the Council to maximise the effective use of social media and digital communications.
- Manage budgets associated with multimedia and social media activity where required.
- Keep up to date with emerging technologies, digital trends and industry best practice to continually improve content and performance.
We encourage you to contact Oliver Wilcock, Team Leader Design and Digital via email at oliver.wilcock@durham.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role.
WHAT WILL I NEED?
You should have substantial relevant experience together with having experience of managing digital projects/campaigns and delivering a strong outcome in communications terms.
Ideally, we are looking for someone with proven experience in content creation and proficiency with editing software packages (e.g. Adobe Premiere Pro, Affect Effects, CapCut or Final Cut) to create engaging video for social media.
Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.
INTERVIEWS
Interviews will be held week commencing 10th August 2026.
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
OUR OFFER TO YOU
We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website.
Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.
HOW TO APPLY
Please note, we do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the ‘Person Specification’ section of the form to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential (and where possible, desirable) criteria. Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted.
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If you require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27, or via email RecruitmentCorporateAffairs@durham.gov.uk
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