Graduate Web Development Officer

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

Coventry City Council’s ICT & Digital service is a busy, vibrant and innovative service responsible for delivering key enabling and transformational services for the wider organisation, city and external partners.

In a nutshell we provide the organisation with the digital technology, be that laptops or systems, to enable people to do their jobs in a modern and efficient way. We support over 5500 corporate users and their PC’s, roughly 400 servers (the machines that run our corporate systems), roughly 300 systems and all the relevant infrastructure components that make all the above work and remain secure. In addition to this we offer ICT support services to a significant number of school staff.

Our work spreads beyond the Council and to the wider City and region through our Digital Coventry strategy. This is a strategy which looks outside of the organisation and to how Digital technology and innovation promotes Coventry as a place to live, learn, work, innovate and do business. This strategy is directly linked with the Council Plan and supports many of the vision statements aligned with “Globally connected”, “Locally committed” and “Delivering our priorities”.

If you think Digital and local government might be a bit “old school”, think again. Innovation is at the heart of everything we do and, as a service, we are currently working on programmes of activity which include 5G, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, ChatBots, Process Automation, Connected Autonomous Vehicles…..the list goes on.

We are part of the national LocalGov Digital movement that has the aim to aid the delivery of better, cheaper local services by councils across the country, through the re-design of services around the capabilities the internet and digital technology provide.

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

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:

• 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.

• Providing technical expertise in web development, ensuring all solutions comply with accessibility and security standards.
• Supporting the integration of the Council’s website with other technical systems, such as Customer Relationship Management and mapping systems.
• Testing and maintaining changes, managing releases, and ensuring effective handover to operational teams.
• 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.

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.

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

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:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• 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 2026.

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 5100 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.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies