Content Designer

Content Designer

Posted 1 week ago by fortice

£403 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Hybrid - Telford

Summary: The Content Designer role involves supporting new build and live services for a government client, adhering to GDS standards. The position requires creating and managing user-centered content throughout the user journey while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The role emphasizes accessibility, clarity, and stakeholder management to ensure content meets user needs. This position is hybrid, requiring two days a week in the office in Telford.

Key Responsibilities:

  • User-Centred Design: Using user research, data, and analytics to inform content decisions.
  • Accessibility & Clarity: Writing clear, concise, and accessible English following the GOV.UK style guide.
  • Collaboration: Working with multidisciplinary teams, including user researchers, developers, and policy specialists.
  • Content Strategy: Mapping user journeys, identifying gaps, and managing content throughout its life cycle.
  • Stakeholder Management: Building relationships to influence stakeholders and at senior levels, guiding content strategy and mentoring others.
  • Community: Active participation in the content design community for peer support and development.

Key Skills:

  • Experience in user-centered design and content creation.
  • Strong writing skills, particularly in clear and accessible English.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience in content strategy and lifecycle management.
  • Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
  • Active participation in content design communities.

Salary (Rate): £402.75/day

City: Telford

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Content Designer - Government Gateway (Catfish team)
Clearance Required: BPSS
Duration: 5 months
Location: Telford with 2 days/week in office
IR35 Status: Mandated PAYE only

We are looking for a Content Designer to support new build work and live services work we have with a government client.

Following GDS (Government Digital Service) standards you will be expected to create, iterate, and manages user-centred content across the end-to-end user journey for our services. Working in agile teams to ensure content is accessible, accurate, and evidence-based, focusing on user needs over government, policy, or department needs.

Key Responsibilities and Skills:

User-Centred Design: Using user research, data, and analytics to inform content decisions.
Accessibility & Clarity: Writing clear, concise, and accessible English following the GOV.UK style guide.
Collaboration: Working with multidisciplinary teams, including user researchers, developers, and policy specialists.
Content Strategy: Mapping user journeys, identifying gaps, and managing content throughout its life cycle.
Stakeholder Management: Building relationships to influence stakeholders and at senior levels, guiding content strategy and mentoring others.
Community: Active participation in the content design community for peer support and development.