Web Development Support Officer

Job profile

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job reference

REQ

Date posted

27/11/2025

Application closing date

07/12/2025

Location

Salary

£28,598 to £29,540

Package

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Attachments

Job description

Location: Hybrid Working

Contract Type: Permanent

About this opportunity

We are working towards a future where our customers can do things online easily and quickly.

Having a really effective, easy to use website is key to our achieving our ambition – 'To make Westmorland and Furness a digitally enabled, innovative, and inclusive council, delivering the best possible services to all.'

You'll work as part of the web team, your work will involve:

• Creating and managing websites
• Working with developers to fix website issues or develop new functionality
• Meeting internal clients to work out what they need
• Working with our developers and web host to deliver solutions
• Creating plans and prototypes with colleagues to decide how the website orapplication will work
• Testing code in different programming languages
• Building databases and transfering information between databases usingApplications Program Interfaces (APIs)use software to create the layout of buttons, links and pictures

Who we are looking for…

As a Web Develop Support Officer we would expect you to:

• Have knowledge of web CMS systems, knowledge of Drupal and LocalGovDrupal is preferable
• Understand the web accessibility requirements for websites and apps
• Understand website security best practise
• Be thorough and pay attention to detail
• Have the ability to write code in various programming languages
• Demonstrate ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical colleagues
• Demonstrate analytical thinking skills
• Be flexible and open to change
• Show you can use your initiative
• Have experience of agile working within project teams

What can we offer you

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site - Our benefits | Careers

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 07/12/2025

Interview date: 15/12/2025

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

Safer Recruitment

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.

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