Application Deadline:
7 October 2025
Department:
Communications and Marketing
Location:
Sheffield Head Office
Compensation:
£49,764 - £52,805 / year
Description
* Hours: 37 hours
* Contract: 6 months - Fixed term (additional department resource)
* Salary: £49,764 - £52,805
* Location: Sheffield (This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office)
Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter to detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role (please see role profile attached). Please note, all applications should be made directly via our careers portal.
Please note South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority does not hold a sponsorship licence and cannot provide Skilled Worker sponsorship for any roles advertised.
Here at SYMCA, we're building a better-connected, greener, and fairer region. Our communications team plays a vital role in sharing that journey with the public — and we're looking for a creative leader to help us do it through compelling video and photography.
About The Role
As Senior Digital Creative Content Manager, you'll be at the forefront of our digital-first communications strategy, producing high-quality visual content that showcases the Mayor's priorities, amplifies SYMCA's work, and engages communities across South Yorkshire.
This is a hands-on, fast-paced role for a highly skilled visual storyteller. You'll lead the creation of engaging video and photographic content for social media and digital platforms, working closely with colleagues across SYMCA and our partner organisations.
From concept to delivery, you'll manage the full production pipeline — storyboarding, filming, editing, and post-production — ensuring every piece of content is impactful, inclusive, and aligned with our strategic goals.
What You'll Be Doing
* Leading the production of video and photography content that elevates SYMCA's digital presence.
* Collaborating with internal teams and external partners to deliver visual content for campaigns, events, and announcements.
* Managing multiple shoots and projects, both in-house and on location, with technical excellence across lighting, sound, and editing.
* Developing creative treatments and storyboards that reflect SYMCA's brand and values.
* Briefing and managing third-party creatives and freelancers.
* Advising on visual content strategy and contributing to major communications workstreams.
* Supporting senior leaders, including the Mayor, with content that is clear, inclusive, and engaging.
About You
What we're looking for:
* Experienced in video direction, production, and editing for digital and social platforms.
* Skilled in using industry-standard equipment and software (Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects preferred).
* Creative and organised, with a strong eye for detail and visual storytelling.
* Familiar with local government and the role of communications in a public sector context.
* A confident communicator with strong people skills and experience working with senior stakeholders.
* Willing to work flexibly, including out-of-hours when needed.
Benefits
All colleagues have access to a
Local Government Pension Scheme
and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well-placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities. Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success.
In addition to the above, some of benefits include -
Local Government Pension Scheme
– A comprehensive and attractive pension scheme with the ability to be flexible in the number of contributions you pay in along with peace of mind from immediate life cover and terminal illness cover after 2 years.
Continuous Employment
– If you are currently employed by a Local Government employer, or any other employer under the Redundancy Modification Scheme, and do not have a break in service, your length of service can be transferred upon starting. This will apply to entitlement calculations including annual leave, maternity leave and enhanced sick pay.
Enhanced Holiday Entitlement
– From 28 to 36 days annual leave entitlement (depending on length of service)
plus
bank holidays. Pro-rata for part time colleagues.
Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
– The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in additional to your normal annual leave
Hybrid working
– Our offices are a space where we come together and collaborate. Most of our roles are offered on a hybrid basis with the exception of some support roles being onsite full time. Please note, unless specified within the job advert, we cannot accommodate remote working contracts.
Flexible Hours Scheme
– Most roles within SYMCA work under the Flexi-Scheme which allows office-based employees' flexibility and discretion over their working hours. Under the scheme employees can accrue a defined amount of credit or debit of working hours, and to take time-off in the form of Flexi-Leave or banked Annual Leave.
Rewarding You
- Reducing everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway and Cycle-to-Work schemes.
Training on the job
- Support with upskilling skills through on-the-job training and qualifications
Professional Membership Fees
– Where membership to Professional bodies is applicable to your role, SYMCA will reimburse your membership fees where applicable and following approval by Line Management.
Diversity at South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority
Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.
All employees are eligible to request Flexible Working arrangements from day one of employment as such all requests will be considered subject to operation requirements.
Where candidates share disabilities within the application process, if they demonstrate that they meet all
essential
criteria from the Role Profile within their application, they will automatically be invited to interview.
If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please contact - or include within your application form detailing the adjustment and how it will assist in managing any barriers.