Senior Content Designer

Methods

. Plan, write, and manage usable and accessible content in line with GDS/GOV.UK Content Design guidelines and standards .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeManchester • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in producing user-centred, accessible content that adheres to GDS/GOV.UK standards while effectively managing stakeholder relationships and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

User-Centred Content DesignGDS/GOV.UK StandardsStakeholder Relationship ManagementAccessibility-Focused DesignAgile Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Content ManagementSearch Engine OptimizationContent Quality EvaluationPrototypingUser Journey Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsStrategic ThinkingNegotiation SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

GOV.UK Prototype Kit

Industry Keywords

Public Sector ExperienceService StandardDiversity and InclusionEnvironmental ResponsibilityContent Design Community

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, write, and manage usable and accessible content in line with GDS/GOV.UK Content Design guidelines and standards
Produce accurate, timely, relevant, easy-to-understand, search-engine-optimised content meeting style guidelines
Manage stakeholders and build successful relationships, including explaining content decisions
Use analytical and problem-solving skills to solve design problems and challenge assumptions
Champion user-centred design practices for digital products and services
Advocate for accessible digital products and services
Participate in the Content Design Community of Practice by sharing ideas, best practice, help, and support
Take responsibility for content quality, including coaching and mentoring content designers
Support the lead content designer with training and development plans, project planning, recruitment, sales, and marketing activities
Help create a welcoming, safe, and inclusive team environment
Work remotely with occasional UK travel requiring stays away from home

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience working in a public sector environment
Working knowledge of standards and principles such as the Service Standard
Experience producing evidence-based, user-centred content meeting GDS/GOV.UK standards
Deep understanding of end-to-end user journeys and identifying journey fixes or content improvements
Understanding of agile approaches and content design in multidisciplinary teams
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Stakeholder relationship management, negotiation, and influencing skills
Strategic thinking and ability to lead strategy implementation and evaluate impact
Ability to understand user needs and work with user researchers
Accessibility-focused content design
Experience ensuring content quality through regular review and evaluation
Proactive approach to environmental issues and environmental responsibility
Proactive approach to diversity, equality, and inclusion
Experience creating and updating prototypes, from paper sketches to coded prototypes, such as with the GOV.UK Prototype Kit

Benefits

Comp & perks

Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience
Exciting project work making a difference in society
Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership
Supportive and collaborative environment
Management development programme and training
24/7 confidential employee assistance programme
Flexible working, including home working and part time
Office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes
25 days of annual leave per year plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year
2 paid volunteering days per year
Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
Life Assurance of 4 times base salary
Non-contributory Private Medical Insurance, including spouse and dependants
Non-contributory Worldwide Travel Insurance, including spouse and dependants
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
Season ticket loan
Cycle to work scheme