Content Designer - Leeds - Inside IR35

SR2 - Socially Responsible Recruitment; Thorpe-on-the-Hill; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital consultancy in Leeds is seeking an experienced Content Designer to join their team for a 6-month contract. The role involves designing clear, user-centred content for digital services within a regulated environment. You will collaborate with Agile teams and stakeholders to ensure content meets regulatory requirements and user needs. This position offers up to £450/day, requiring 2 days per week onsite work. Ideal for those who thrive in complex environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Content Designer or in a closely related role.
• Experience in regulated environments such as financial services or public sector.
• Strong understanding of content design principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, write, and iterate user-centred content.
• Work collaboratively within Agile teams to achieve service goals.
• Test and refine content based on user research.

Skills

User-centred content design principles

Stakeholder management

Agile teamwork

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 (eg 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.