Interim Content Design Manager

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience of using gov.uk and Whitehall Publisher to edit, create and publish html pages
• Strong proofreading and copy-editing skills
• Ability to follow a project brief with minimal supervision
• Experience of working with subject-matter experts or document authors to solicit advice, reach decisions, agree updates
• Knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard and experience of adapting content to comply with this guidance.
• Experience handling lengthy or dense content such as consultations and reports
• Experience of working to a written style guide

The scope of the role and project

• Auditing the website on gov.uk against a pre-determined plan and criteria, updating some pages, withdrawing/unpublishing others
• Liaising with colleagues to find out information to support decisions about what to do with certain pages, e.g. to understand what is out of date if not immediately apparent
• Reporting progress and escalating issues to line manager
• Creating and/or assisting in the creation of other gov.uk content as necessary during time in post