Content Designer - Leeds - Inside IR35

SR2; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking an experienced Content Designer to join their team on a regulated digital programme. This role involves creating clear, user-centred content for digital services and collaborating with product, design, and delivery teams. Essential skills include experience in regulated environments, strong stakeholder management, and a comfort with Agile methodologies. The position is based in Leeds with two days on site per week, and an ASAP start is desired.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Content Designer or in a closely related role.
• Strong understanding of user-centred content design principles.
• Experience in regulated environments, e.g., financial services or public sector.

Responsibilities

• Design, write and iterate user-centred content for digital services.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary Agile teams.
• Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements and align content.

Skills

User-centred content design

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Job description

Content Designer - Regulated Digital Programme

Rate: Up to £450/day (Inside IR35)

Contract Length: 6 months

Location: Leeds - 2 days per week on site

Start: ASAP

We are supporting a consultancy delivering a digital programme within a regulated environment and are looking for an experienced Content Designer to join the team.

The role focuses on creating clear, user‑centred content for digital services, working closely with product, design and delivery teams. You will help ensure content meets user needs while aligning with regulatory, policy and organisational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, write and iterate user‑centred content for digital services
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary Agile teams
• Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements and align content with service goals
• Apply content design principles to ensure clarity, consistency and accessibility
• Test and refine content based on user research and feedback
• Support teams in navigating complex or regulated subject matter through clear content

Essential Experience

• Proven experience working as a Content Designer or in a closely related role
• Strong understanding of user‑centred content design principles
• Experience working in regulated environments (e.g. financial services, compliance‑heavy organisations, public sector)
• Confident stakeholder management and communication skills
• Comfortable working in Agile delivery teams

Desirable Experience

• Experience working to GDS standards and ways of working
• Background delivering content for public sector or GOV‑aligned services

This is a great opportunity for a Content Designer who enjoys working in complex, regulated environments and collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams. If you’re available for an ASAP start and open to working on site in Leeds two days per week, please get in touch for more details.