What is the job role?
As a Graduate Web Development Officer, you will play a key role in transforming the digital experience for Coventry City Council’s customers, staff and Coventry residents. Working within the Systems Team in Digital Services, you’ll help plan, develop, and deliver web solutions that improve how residents, partners, and staff interact with the Council online.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Delivering web development projects using a mixture of low-code platforms and professional development technologies from initial planning through to implementation, ensuring all work meets time, budget, and quality targets.
2. Providing technical expertise in web development, ensuring all solutions comply with accessibility and security standards.
3. Supporting the integration of the Council’s website with other technical systems, such as Customer Relationship Management and mapping systems.
4. Testing and maintaining changes, managing releases, and ensuring effective handover to operational teams.
5. Keeping up to date with the latest government digital initiatives and best practices and implementing the Council’s digital strategies.
You’ll work closely with colleagues across Digital Services and other Council departments, as well as external partners, to deliver high-quality digital services that make a real difference to the people of Coventry. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate with a passion for web development to gain hands-on experience in a supportive and innovative environment.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a motivated and ambitious recent graduate to join us as a Graduate Web Development Officer on a 24-month fixed-term contract. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has recently completed a degree in an ICT or web-related discipline and is eager to start their career in a dynamic, supportive environment.
You will have a passion for web development and a desire to make a real difference to digital services in the public sector. You should bring a good understanding of current and emerging web technologies, as well as a commitment to learning and professional growth. Strong communication skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders are essential.
We are looking for someone who:
• Has a recent degree in ICT, web development, or a related field.
• Demonstrates knowledge of web development standards, accessibility, and security.
• Is keen to develop technical and project management skills in a real-world setting.
• Is enthusiastic about contributing to the improvement of digital services for Coventry’s residents and partners.
• Shares our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and the “One Coventry” values.
If you are ready to launch your career and want to be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you.
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Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:
6. Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
7. Are currently in care or have previously been in care
8. If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.
Interview date(s): Tuesday 10th February .
About Coventry
Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.
We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.
To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.