Content Designer
Posted 3 days ago by IO Associates
£525 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
London, UK
Summary: The role of Content Designer involves collaborating with a central government department to create clear, user-focused content that adheres to the Service Standard and enhances public services. The position requires a candidate with experience in the public sector, capable of engaging with stakeholders at various levels. The contract is set to last until the end of March 2026 and is based in London with a hybrid working arrangement. The role is classified as inside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, refine, and manage content grounded in user needs, using research, analytics, and feedback.
- Translate insights into content strategies, user stories, and actionable publishing plans.
- Partner with stakeholders, subject matter experts, and communities of practice across government to ensure content is accurate and effective.
- Contribute actively to the GDS and wider cross-government content community.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and ways of working, helping teams work more efficiently.
- Manage competing priorities and deliver work across multiple projects in a flexible, responsive way.
Key Skills:
- Experienced in user-centred content design and publishing, including working with CMS platforms.
- Skilled at applying analytics, research, and user feedback to guide content decisions.
- Confident in engaging with stakeholders and balancing multiple projects and priorities.
- Proactive in improving processes, sharing best practices, and raising standards across teams.
Salary (Rate): £525 daily
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Detailed Description From Employer:
Content Designer
£525/day (Inside IR35) | Initial Contract till end of March 2026 | London - Hybrid
We're working with a central government department to hire a Content Designer on a contract basis. You'll help teams across government produce clear, user-focused content that meets the Service Standard and supports high-quality public services.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record working in public sector or government departments, with the ability to collaborate confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
What you'll do:
- Develop, refine, and manage content grounded in user needs, using research, analytics, and feedback.
- Translate insights into content strategies, user stories, and actionable publishing plans.
- Partner with stakeholders, subject matter experts, and communities of practice across government to ensure content is accurate and effective.
- Contribute actively to the GDS and wider cross-government content community.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and ways of working, helping teams work more efficiently.
- Manage competing priorities and deliver work across multiple projects in a flexible, responsive way.
About you:
- Experienced in user-centred content design and publishing, including working with CMS platforms.
- Skilled at applying analytics, research, and user feedback to guide content decisions.
- Confident in engaging with stakeholders and balancing multiple projects and priorities.
- Proactive in improving processes, sharing best practices, and raising standards across teams.
If this sounds like a good fit, please get in touch!