Content Designer

Cancer Research UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable cancer research charity seeks a Content Designer to enhance user-centric digital strategies. Your role will center on creating impactful content, managing various campaigns, and utilizing data analysis to improve user experiences. The ideal candidate will have expertise in digital content delivery, strong copywriting skills, and knowledge of SEO and user experience. Join us to contribute to a vital cause while advancing your career in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering and optimizing digital content, preferably with a headless CMS like Contentful.
• Strong copywriting, SEO, UX, and accessibility knowledge.
• Data-literate with skills in interpreting performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Shape end-to-end content experiences and support omnichannel delivery.
• Manage campaigns, collaborate across teams, and champion best practices.
• Conduct content audits and optimize content based on user feedback.

Skills

Copywriting

SEO

UX design

Digital content optimization

Data analysis

Project management

Job description

Time left to apply: End Date: September 2, 2025 (13 days left to apply)

Job Requisition ID: R031606

Key Highlights

• Personalised content, cross-functional collaboration, engaging millions
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full-time, 35 hours/week
• Location: Stratford, London — Office-based with flexibility (1-2 days in-office)
• Visa sponsorship: Must be eligible to work in the UK; no sponsorship provided

This vacancy may close earlier if filled or if high application volume is received. Early application is recommended. For adjustments, contact [e-mail].

Recruitment process: One competency-based interview with an exercise

Interview date: From the week commencing 15 September 2025

How to Apply

We use anonymised shortlisting to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required but not viewed until interview invitation. Please fully complete the work history in the online form for efficient assessment.

About Cancer Research UK

We aim to beat cancer by funding innovative research and engaging the public. Our vision is a world where everyone can live longer, better lives, free from cancer fear. To accelerate our mission, we leverage data and digital marketing to deliver relevant, trusted experiences.

The Content Excellence Function manages our website content, including campaigns like Race for Life, Stand Up to Cancer, and Donations. We focus on user-centric content strategies, accessibility, and creating engaging omnichannel content that aligns with our goals.

Role of a Content Designer

You will shape end-to-end content experiences, support omnichannel delivery, manage campaigns, collaborate across teams, and champion best practices. Your work will involve data analysis, content audits, optimization, and stakeholder engagement to improve our digital content and user experience.

Candidate Profile

• Experienced in delivering and optimizing digital content, preferably with a headless CMS like Contentful
• Strong copywriting, SEO, UX, and accessibility knowledge
• Data-literate with skills in interpreting performance metrics
• Excellent communicator with stakeholder relationship skills
• Organized, able to manage multiple projects, and solutions-oriented
• Available to start within one month preferred

Our Values

• Bold: Act with ambition and courage
• Credible: Act with professionalism
• Human: Have a positive impact
• Together: Be inclusive and collaborative

We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. For support or adjustments, contact [e-mail] or call 020 3469 8400.

We do not recruit individuals under 18 for safety reasons.

About Us

As the largest independent cancer research charity, we aim for 3 in 4 people to survive cancer by 2034. Join us to make a difference and grow your career in a supportive environment.