Are you…

• A strategic thinker with a passion for digital transformation?
• Experienced in leading website and interactive digital solutions development?
• Ready to drive innovation and improve customer experience across a local authority?

LOOK NO FURTHER!

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Digital and Website Development Manager to join our team here at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.
The Digital and Website Development Manager will lead the strategic implementation and performance management of the Councils websites and digital solutions. Youll be responsible for ensuring accessibility compliance (WCAG), managing staff, and driving digital transformation projects, including AI initiatives.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the design and delivery of high-quality digital services and web content.
• Collaborate across Council services to develop new models of service delivery.
• Develop customer experience (CX) journeys to inform service design.
• Develop and maintain CMS information architecture (IA),
• Manage the GOSS digital platform and ensure seamless integration of self-serve solutions.
• Champion digital skills development and contribute to organisational training programmes.

We are looking for someone with:

• Substantial experience in digital transformation, service design, and website development.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• A deep understanding of WCAG standards, CMS architecture, and customer-focused design.
• The ability to inspire cultural change and deliver measurable service improvements.

For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.

We offer an excellent total reward package, including:

• A competitive salary of up to £60,257
• 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
• Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
• Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning and development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.

And thats not all - you can also work flexibly where you can work part of your week at home.
For more information about working for Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, please visit the Careers section on our website:
https://www.stockton.gov.uk/careers
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Corinne Moore, Head of Digital Services and Systems, at Corinne.moore@stockton.gov.uk.
We are intending to interview on 15th September 2025 and you will receive notification through North East Jobs if you have been shortlisted.

• Lead the design and delivery of high-quality digital services and web content.
• Collaborate across Council services to develop new models of service delivery.
• Develop customer experience (CX) journeys to inform service design.
• Develop and maintain CMS information architecture (IA),
• Manage the GOSS digital platform and ensure seamless integration of self-serve solutions.
• Champion digital skills development and contribute to organisational training programmes