Content Designer - Local Authority Exp

Lorien; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Content Designer for a hybrid role based in Greater London. This position involves creating user-centred content and improving digital experiences across various services. Ideal candidates will have experience in local government or similar environments, with skills in developing accessible content and strong knowledge of HTML and CSS. This is an initial three-month temporary contract with a rate of £23 per hour via Umbrella.

Qualifications

• Ability to develop clear, user-centred content strategies aligned with GDS service standards.
• Experience creating accessible, compelling content including online forms, ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA.
• Skilled in structuring and optimising information architecture to improve usability and service performance.

Responsibilities

• Create and improve user-centred content that meets accessibility and GDS service standards.
• Collaborate with UX designers, researchers, and product teams for high-quality digital experiences.

Skills

User-centred content strategies

Compelling content creation

Information architecture optimization

UX artefacts interpretation

HTML, CSS proficiency

Tools

Content management systems

Job description

• Role Title: Content Designer - Local Authority Exp
• Location: Hybrid (up to 3 days per week in the office)
• Contract: Initial 3-month temporary role
• Duration: 3 month contract
• Rate: £23 per hour via Umbrella

We are seeking skilled and motivated Content Designers to join our team on an initial three-month temporary contract. This is a service-facing role, offering the opportunity to work across a wide range of services within the organisation.

The role is well suited to individuals with experience in local government or similar complex organisational environments, though this experience is beneficial rather than essential.

Key Responsibilities

You will play a central role in creating and improving user-centred content that meets accessibility and GDS service standards. Working closely with UX designers, researchers, service areas, and product teams, you will help shape high-quality digital experiences for users.

Key Skills & Experiences

• Ability to develop clear, user-centred content strategies aligned with GDS service standards.
• Experience creating accessible, compelling content including online forms, ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA.
• Skilled in structuring and optimising information architecture to improve usability and service performance.
• Ability to interpret and apply UX artefacts such as user flows, wireframes, and low-FI prototypes.
• Strong working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and common content management systems (CMS).

If you are available and interested, please apply today!

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.