At a glance

Skills

Graphic design
Database / CRM development
Digital and IT strategy
Network / system management
SEO and analytics
Software and web development

Where

Chelmsford, CM1 1GU

Mainly at home

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
0-5 hours / month, 1-3 hours / week, 3-7 hours / week or 7-15 hours / week

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A community-focused organisation dedicated to empowering women of colour. As an IT & Website Administrator, you’ll play a vital role in managing our digital presence, ensuring smooth operations, and enabling us to reach and support more women

What will you be doing?

Pretty Powerful is seeking an enthusiastic IT & Website Administrator to support our growing online needs. This role is ideal for someone passionate about technology and social impact who is looking to use their skills to make a meaningful difference.

Responsibilities:

Website Management:
- Update and maintain the Pretty Powerful website to ensure all information, including events, resources, and news, is accurate, accessible, and engaging.
- Implement changes as needed to improve site usability, incorporating user feedback and optimising navigation.
Content Upload & Design Support:
- Collaborate with our content creators to publish blog posts, event details, and resource pages.
- Design simple visuals, where needed, to ensure our digital spaces are visually engaging and consistent with our brand.
Technical Support & Troubleshooting:
- Serve as the first point of contact for tech support within the team, helping troubleshoot issues with our website, email platforms, and any digital tools.
- Maintain online security protocols and regularly back up website data.
Flexible Scope:
- While the main focus is on web management, there is flexibility to adapt the role based on your skills and interests. Opportunities to support with data analytics, SEO optimisation, or the integration of new tech tools are available.

What are we looking for?

Website Management: Proficiency with website platforms like WordPress, Wix, or Squarespace, including design customisation and content updates.
Basic HTML/CSS Knowledge: Familiarity with HTML/CSS for minor website adjustments.
Content Management: Experience with uploading, formatting, and managing content on a CMS.
Technical Troubleshooting: Ability to diagnose and resolve minor technical issues related to websites, emails, and other digital tools.
Graphic Design (Basic): Competency with design tools like Canva or Adobe Spark to create simple graphics for the website.
SEO Awareness: Basic knowledge of SEO to improve website visibility.
Communication: Strong communication skills for working collaboratively with the team.

What difference will you make?

Your work will be instrumental in expanding Pretty Powerful’s reach and enhancing our support for women of colour. By improving our online presence, you’ll enable us to connect more women with resources, events, and a supportive community. Your expertise will shape how we present our mission to empower and uplift women of colour, enhancing the visibility of critical resources around employment, healthcare, mental health, and more. This role will allow Pretty Powerful to deliver accessible, reliable information, grow our audience, and deepen our community impact—helping us uplift and advocate for the women we serve.

About Pretty Powerful cic

Causes

Black, asian and minority ethnic groups

Children / families

Community safety / victim support / domestic violence

Counselling / advice

Education

Financial inclusion

Health and well being / research and care

Housing and homelessness

Human rights

Local / community

Mental health

Museums / heritage

Poverty relief

Training / employment support

Voluntary sector support

Women

Young people

Organisation type:

Not for profit

At PrettyPowerful, our mission is to uplift, empower, and support women of colour, especially those facing systemic barriers in employment, healthcare, and access to critical support...