Nottinghamshire County Council
Information Assistant (Best Start in Life)
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Salary
£25,583 - £26,403 per annum
Type of vacancy
Fixed Term
Work pattern
Full Time
Duration (Months)
12
Hours per week
37
Work Base
Sherwood Energy Village, Ollerton NG22 9GS
Working Arrangements
Hybrid
Job Description / Person Specification
[Information Assistant JDPS.pdf – 261KB](Opens in a new window)
Competency Framework
Tier 7a
Number of posts
1
Interview date
5 October 2026
Closing Date
20 September 2026 23:55
About the Role
The Children and Families Department takes a strengths-based approach to working with each other, children, young people and families, and our partner agencies. We call this 'Our Nottinghamshire Approach'. Watch the two minute animation to learn more.
Are you a creative digital communicator with strong organisational and data management skills? Do you want to use your talents to make a real difference for children, young people and families across Nottinghamshire?
We're looking for an enthusiastic Families Information Service Information Assistant to join our Early Help and Family Hubs team, helping to promote Nottinghamshire's Best Start in Life offer and encourage school readiness, through engaging digital content, targeted campaigns and accessible online information.
You'll play a key role in helping families and professionals connect with trusted information and support by:
- Creating engaging content for websites, social media and newsletters.
- Developing and delivering digital campaigns, including our school readiness communications programme.
- Supporting and maintaining Your Notts Directory, the online community directory at the heart of our Virtual Family Hub.
- Co-producing content with families, young people and professionals.
- Developing digital resources and toolkits for families and practitioners.
- Promoting services at events across Nottinghamshire.
- Ensuring content is accessible, inclusive and user-focused.
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We're Looking For Someone Who
- Has experience in digital marketing, content creation and social media management.
- Is confident using digital platforms, databases, content management systems and creative tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Clipchamp and website accessibility tools.
- Is organised, creative and has excellent attention to detail.
- Enjoys working collaboratively with a wide range of partners and communities.
- Is passionate about helping families find the information and support they need.
- Experience in children's services, education, or the voluntary and community sector is desirable.
We Offer
- A supportive and friendly team environment
- Flexible working arrangements
- Learning and development opportunities
- A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference
For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Mark Norman on 0115 9774708 or by email Mark.Norman@nottscc.gov.uk.
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This post is also available as a secondment opportunity to existing Nottinghamshire County Council employees. You must seek approval from your line manager before applying.
Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.
Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.
A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
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