Digital Content Producer in Ipswich

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils

Address: Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX

Salary: 31,537 - 36,363 per annum

Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

This role is open to full time, part time, and job share applications, all of which will be assessed equally.

We are looking for an experienced Digital Content Producer to join our Communications Team. The successful person will share our values, commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents and communities.

About the role:

• You will work with the Communications Team to create digital content promoting Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils’ work, priorities and campaigns – keeping a range of different audiences informed.
• This role will focus on the creation of brilliant and engaging content for our social media channels, website and internal communications. This will include taking pictures and shooting video, working alongside the communications team to plan content.
• You will use different digital media platforms; analytics will help guide decision-making, and you will ensure we are producing content which can reach different audiences.

About you:

• We are looking for a Digital Content Producer with a proven track record of delivering engaging video and pictures for a business or organisation.
• You will have a clear understanding of what makes good content, be creative and have a genuine interest in social media and its changing trends.
• You will show an awareness of the types of content that a local authority could and should be sharing with residents and staff – including how to make it accessible and engaging.
• You should be confident with good communication and IT skills, be politically aware, and be prepared to lead the discussions on the types of content we should produce.
• You will need to hold a full UK driving licence as this role requires frequent travel around our districts, sometimes in rural locations.

About us:

At Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils we are passionate about building communities that people want to live, work, visit and invest in. We serve around 200,000 residents across our two districts and are well known for our collaboration and partnership working across public, private and voluntary sectors.

We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work, with:

• 60 conservation areas
• two National Landscapes
• many picturesque market towns

It is no surprise we are ranked among the top 50 places to live in the UK.

Employee Benefits:

• Generous leave entitlement (26 days a year, rising to 31 days after 5 years).
• Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Private Health Care Options.
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (Business needs permitting).
• Great learning and development opportunities.

Our working culture:

We believe work is what we do, not just where we go. We work in a hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business need permitting). Our hybrid working arrangements support flexibility and collaboration, helping our teams to thrive.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, providing opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible services for our residents.

For more information, please read the Job Description and Person Specification before applying for this job opportunity.

If you wish to discuss this role in more detail, or have any questions, please contact Jessica Metcalfe, Digital Communications Lead by email at: jessica.metcalfe@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk

Closing date: 5:00pm, 07 September 2026.

How to apply:

• Your application form is fully completed, including employment and education history.
• You complete and include the set task below in your application.
• Your supporting statement clearly addresses how you meet the criteria in the person specification.

Application/interview task:

Looking at both the existing content across our councils' social media channels, and the services we provide on our website, pitch a new future reel idea as part of your application (this can be written). Please add this to the end of your supporting statement - but please clearly mark it as the application task with a heading. Creativity is welcome, please just bear in mind the political aspect of local government. If you are invited to interview, please bring a 'mock up' of your reel idea to show and discuss.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

How to apply:

• Step 1 - read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification.
• Step 2 - complete the Supporting Statement template.
• Step 3 - complete the online application and upload your statement. Your statement needs to indicate how you meet the criteria in the ‘Person specification’ section.

Your statement should:

• Be no more than 2 sides of A4.
• Use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted).
• Be uploaded on your online application, as without this, your interest will not be progressed.