Content Designer

Talent; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,459,000 - 23,275,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent is seeking an experienced Content Designer to support a government digital programme in a hybrid London team. You will translate policy into accessible, user-focused content and ensure technical accuracy, while upholding GOV.UK content standards and inclusivity.

You will collaborate with researchers, designers, engineers and product managers, grounding decisions in data, usability testing, and evidence to deliver end-to-end services.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in content management and information architecture.
• Strong background in evidence-based, user-centred content design.
• Experience delivering iteratively in Agile environments.
• Deep understanding of GOV.UK standards and WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex policy into clear, user-focused digital content.
• Base design decisions on evidence from data analytics and usability testing.
• Collaborate with researchers, designers, engineers, and product managers.
• Maintain content quality through stakeholder engagement and standards compliance.

Skills

Content strategy & IA

User-centred design

Agile delivery

Accessibility WCAG

Job description

Job Description

• Role: Content Designer
• Rate: £435 per day (Inside IR35)
• Location: Hybrid
• Contract Length: Initial 6 months
• Clearance: SC Clearance must be active

We are seeking an experienced Content Designer to support one of our Government Clients on a major digital programme. You will focus on key service areas, including authentication platforms, access controls, and fraud prevention initiatives

Core Responsibilities

• Writing and Editing: Translate complex policy and "government-speak" into clear, accessible, user focused digital content.
• User Focus: Ground design decisions in evidence using data analytics, user research insights, and usability testing
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with user researchers, interaction designers, software engineers, and product managers to deliver end-to-end services.
• Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with subject matter experts and policy leads to ensure technical accuracy while advocating for content standards and clarity

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in content management and information architecture
• Strong background in evidence-based, user-centred content design
• Expertise in iterative design within agile delivery environments
• Deep understanding of designing for accessibility and inclusion, meeting GOV.UK standards (WCAG 2.1 AA)

£400.00 - £435.00 / day