Content Designer

Anson McCade; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking two Content Designers for a contract role focused on creating user-centered content for UK government services. The successful candidates will join agile teams in Leeds or London, shaping content that impacts users. Candidates should have extensive experience in the UK public sector content design and strong stakeholder engagement skills. The role offers £425 per day, inside IR35, with a start in January 2026.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in content design for UK public sector.
• Deep knowledge of the GDS Service Standard.
• A track record of delivering content in complex policy or service environments.

Responsibilities

• Shape user-focused content for services impacting lives across the UK.
• Be part of a multidisciplinary agile team.

Skills

Content design for UK public sector

Stakeholder engagement

Agile methodologies

Policy/service environments

Prototyping tools experience

Tools

GOV.UK prototyping kit

Job description

Content Designer – Contract – x2

Occasional on-site Leeds or London | 6 Months | £425 p / d day | Inside IR35

We’re looking for two Content Designer's to join two transformation programme within cetral government; one in Leeds, the other in London. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary agile team, shaping user-focused content for services that impact lives across the UK.

You should have

• Extensive experience in content design for UK public sector
• Deep knowledge of the GDS Service Standard and working in agile, multidisciplinary teams
• A track record of delivering content in complex policy or service environments
• Strong skills in stakeholder engagement and presenting content decisions backed by evidence
• Experience using tools like GOV.UK prototyping kit

Contract Details

• £425 Inside IR35
• Occasional on-site in Leeds or London (depending on project)
• January 2026 Start

To hear more get in touch with Connor Smyth at Anson McCade on 020 7780 6706.