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Digital Marketing Advisor

Essex

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£31,426-£36,971
Chelmsford
Fixed-Term
Marketing and Communications

Role

Digital Marketing Advisor

Fixed Term, Full Time

£31,426 to £36,971 per annum

Location: Chelmsford*

Working Style: Anywhere worker

Closing Date: 13th July 2025


*Please note this is a hybrid-working role, with a requirement to work in the Chelmsford office 1 day per week on average, depending on business need.

 

This role will be offered as a 12 month fixed-term contract or secondment.

 

We’re looking for a passionate, creative, and motivated Digital Marketing Advisor to join our dynamic Content Team at Essex County Council. As part of a forward-thinking team that champions creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement, you’ll play a key role in delivering meaningful digital work that makes a real difference to our communities.

If you’re a digital all-rounder with a flair for copywriting, a sharp eye for detail, and a love of technology, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. You’ll bring a strong understanding of how to craft engaging, user-focused content that meets business objectives and enhances the overall user experience.

 

What you’ll be doing

 

In this varied and rewarding role you will:

  • support recruitment campaigns for Fostering and Children’s Homes
  • support the flagship learning and skills campaign ‘Essex Year of Opportunity’
  • collaborate with colleagues across the wider Communications and Marketing Department, including campaigns, external communications, social media, design and internal communications
  • plan, develop and manage content across a range of platforms including websites and email newsletters.
  • have the opportunity to lead on individual projects
  • collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams
  • provide expert advice and digital marketing consultancy to colleagues across the council to deliver best practice digital content
  • ensure content meets legal requirements, accessibility standards and our internal content guidelines

About you

 

You’re a confident communicator with a collaborative mindset and a passion for digital innovation, including AI. You thrive both independently and in a team, and you’re comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines.

 

Essential skills and experience

  • Proven experience in digital marketing and content creation
  • Excellent copywriting and editing skills
  • Strong understanding of user experience, accessibility and digital best practice
  • Experience using CMS platforms (e.g. LGD, Umbraco)
  • Experience using email marketing platforms
  • Ability to analyse performance data and apply insights to improve content

 

To read more about us please visit:  People, Policy, Economy and Public Health - Working for Essex

 

Why Essex?

As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.

In February 2025, Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government’s devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR) on our careers site.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

Once you’ve secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs.

At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

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If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk

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