Content Designer - Hybrid Contract, GDS UX

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 74,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd is seeking a Content Designer for a 3-6 month contract with hybrid working, onsite in Manchester up to one day per week. You will create user-centred content for digital services, aligning with GDS standards and working within agile teams.

You will lead content strategy, write in plain English, conduct user research, and iterate through prototyping and testing. The role emphasizes accessibility and close collaboration with researchers, designers, product

Qualifications

• Agile delivery experience in a fast-paced digital project.
• Excellent writing, editing, spelling and grammar with attention to detail.
• Strong user-centred approach and ability to defend content decisions to stakeholders.
• Experience planning and contributing to user research activities.
• Ability to use data and insights to inform content design decisions.
• Experience creating and iterating ideas through sketching, prototyping, and testing.
• Collaborative work within multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver user-centred content for digital services aligned to GDS standards
• Write and edit content using plain English and established style guide
• Work at pace within agile, multidisciplinary teams, contributing to iterative delivery
• Use user research and data insights to inform and validate content decisions
• Plan and support user research activities related to content and user journeys
• Collaborate closely with user researchers, designers, product managers, and developers
• Develop content strategies that align with user needs and policy intent
• Create and iterate content through prototyping, sketching, and rapid testing
• Ensure content meets accessibility standards and inclusive design principles
• Communicate and justify content decisions clearly to stakeholders
• Contribute to and maintain content consistency across services and platforms
• Mentor junior content designers and support capability development within teams

Skills

Agile delivery

Writing/editing

Plain English style

User-centred design

Stakeholder communication

User research planning

Data-informed decisions

Prototyping & testing

Accessibility awareness

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

GOV.UK Design System

Job description

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd is seeking a Content Designer for a 3-6 month contract with hybrid working, onsite in Manchester up to one day per week. You will create user-centred content for digital services, aligning with GDS standards and working within agile teams.

You will lead content strategy, write in plain English, conduct user research, and iterate through prototyping and testing. The role emphasizes accessibility and close collaboration with researchers, designers, product