SC Cleared Content Designer - GDS
Rate: Up to £500 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: London (3 days per week on-site)
Contract: Initial 6-month contract with strong extension potential
We're looking for an experienced SC-cleared Content Designer to join a major central government digital programme. This role will suit someone who can create clear, user-focused content, collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, and ensure services meet the Government Service Standard.
Key Requirements
* Active Security Clearance (SC) - must be current and transferable
* Strong experience working within GDS/Government Service Standard environments
* Proven background as a Content Designer on complex digital services
* Experience working within multidisciplinary agile teams (design, research, product, tech)
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and challenge constructively
* Ability to simplify complex policy and technical information into clear, accessible content
Responsibilities
* Design and deliver user-centred content for digital services in line with GDS standards
* Collaborate closely with user researchers, interaction designers, and product teams
* Use research insights and data to inform content decisions and improve user journeys
* Ensure all content is clear, concise, accessible, and consistent
* Apply content patterns and GOV.UK style guidelines effectively
* Support teams through service assessments and ensure content meets required standards
* Engage with stakeholders to ensure content aligns with policy and user needs
Working Pattern
* 3 days per week on-site in London
* Remaining days remote, offering a balanced and flexible working model
If you're an SC-cleared Content Designer with strong GDS experience and a track record of delivering high-quality, user-focused content within government digital programmes, we'd like to hear from you.
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