Job Description

Posted 1 hour ago

Content Designer

UK Wide / Hybrid

Up to £70k per annum + benefits (multiple positions available at different levels)

Are you a Content Designer who thrives on solving complex problems and creating meaningful, user-centred services? This is your opportunity to shape content that impacts millions across high-profile public sector programmes, while continuing to grow your craft in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

You'll join a highly respected Experience Design team, working on transformative projects across government and beyond. If you enjoy bringing clarity to ambiguity, working in agile teams, and delivering content that truly meets user needs-this role is built for you.

What you'll be doing

Designing and delivering clear, accessible, and user-centred content across digital and offline channels
Applying evidence-based approaches to ensure content meets user needs and aligns with GDS standards
Collaborating with user researchers, service designers, and interaction designers to create seamless user experiences
Developing and implementing content strategies aligned to service and project goals
Using data and user insights to inform content decisions and continuously improve outputs
Facilitating workshops, presenting to stakeholders, and incorporating feedback into iterative design processes
Ensuring all content is accurate, accessible, inclusive, and compliant with (url removed) service standards
Contributing to agile delivery-participating in sprint planning, ceremonies, and ongoing iteration
Supporting the wider design community through mentoring, knowledge sharing, and best practice developmentWhat you'll bring

Proven experience as a Content Designer working on complex, user-centred projects end-to-end
Strong experience designing content for government or public sector services
Solid knowledge of (url removed) Service Standard and accessibility best practices
Ability to create clear, concise, and user-focused content across multiple channels
Experience working closely with multidisciplinary teams to understand and meet user needs
Confidence using data and research insights to inform design decisions
Strong stakeholder management skills, including presenting and defending design decisions
Experience working in agile environments with iterative delivery approachesSecurity & Eligibility

To be considered, you must be eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance, which includes continuous UK residency for the past 5 years and other criteria.

If you've held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit:
Content Designer, UX Writer, Digital Content Designer, Service Designer (Content Focus), UX Content Specialist, Content Strategist, (url removed) Content Designer, User-Centred Design, Accessibility Writing, Agile Delivery, GDS Standards

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