SC Cleared Content Designer

Sanderson Government & Defence; City Of London; Remote; GBP 72,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson Government & Defence is seeking an SC Cleared Content Designer to join a major Central Government programme. You will design and deliver accessible GOV.UK content that meets citizen needs and GDS standards, in a predominantly remote setting.

You’ll work in a multidisciplinary agile team, testing and iterating content with researchers and designers, and engaging senior stakeholders to drive evidence-based decisions. Initial 6 months, up to £450/day, Outside IR35.

Qualifications

• Active SC Clearance before engagement.
• Experience as Content Designer in Central Government.
• Strong knowledge of GDS Service Standard.
• Experience designing GOV.UK content.
• Excellent content design and information architecture.
• Strong WCAG accessibility knowledge.
• Experience in agile, multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders.
• Experience using research and data to inform content decisions.

Responsibilities

• Create, test and iterate content across complex government services.
• Collaborate with User Researchers, Service Designers, Interaction Designers and Business Analysts.
• Ensure content is evidence-based, accessible and aligned to user needs.

Skills

SC Clearance

Content Design

GDS Service Standard

GOV.UK content

Content Strategy

Information Architecture

WCAG accessibility

Agile teams

Stakeholder engagement

Research-driven content

Job description

SC Cleared Content DesignerActive SC Clearance Required | Up to £450 per day | Outside IR35 | Predominantly Remote

We're recruiting for an experienced SC Cleared Content Designer to join a major Central Government digital programme. This is an exciting opportunity to help design and deliver accessible, user-centred services that meet citizen needs while adhering to GDS standards and GOV.UK best practice.

The Role

Working within a multidisciplinary agile team, you'll be responsible for creating, testing and iterating content across complex government services. You'll collaborate closely with User Researchers, Service Designers, Interaction Designers, Business Analysts and key stakeholders to ensure content is evidence-based, accessible and aligned to user needs.

Essential Requirements

• Active SC Clearance is mandatory and must be in place before engagement
• Proven experience as a Content Designer within Central Government
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of GDS Service Standard
• Experience designing content for GOV.UK services
• Excellent content design, content strategy and information architecture skills
• Strong understanding of accessibility standards, including WCAG
• Experience working in agile, multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to confidently engage with senior stakeholders and subject matter experts
• Experience using research and data to inform content decisions

Desirable Experience

• Experience working on large-scale digital transformation programmes
• Previous involvement in GDS assessments
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior Content Designers

Contract Details

• Role: SC Cleared Content Designer
• Location: Predominantly Remote
• Rate: Up to £450 per day
• Status: Outside IR35
• Duration: Initial 6 months with extension potential
• Start Date: ASAP

Reasonable Adjustments:

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