Community Directory Assistant
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Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Directory Assistant to join our team. This role is central to supporting the development and maintenance of Wokingham’s Community Directory and SEND Local Offer, ensuring residents can easily access accurate, up-to-date information about local services and support.
This role is available on a 6-month, full-time fixed-term contract.
You will work closely with colleagues across Children’s Services, Digital Experience, and partner organisations to keep content relevant, user-friendly, and compliant with accessibility standards. This is a fantastic chance to make a real difference in how our community connects with vital resources.
Benefits:
Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme
⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts
⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes
⭐ And much more!
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and update the Community Directory and SEND Local Offer content
- Liaise with service providers to ensure accurate and timely information
- Support user testing and feedback sessions to improve usability
- Assist with analytics reporting and content performance monitoring
- Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners
Candidate Requirements:
- Excellent organisation and communication skills
- Confidence in using digital platforms and content management systems
- Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in all tasks
- Enjoys working in a collaborative environment and engaging with stakeholders
Experience in digital content, community engagement, or local government is desirable but not essential.
Our Area:
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.
We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!
Alternatively, for an informal discussion please contact: Vanessa Walters, User Experience (Content Design) Specialist at vanessa.walters@wokingham.gov.uk
Closing date: Sunday 8th February 2026, 11pm
Interview date: TBC
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful. Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.