Content Designer

SR2 Clean Energy; Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector consultancy is seeking an experienced Content Designer to join a multidisciplinary delivery team in Stratford-upon-Avon. This role involves creating clear and accessible content for digital services, ensuring compliance with GDS standards. Candidates should have experience in the UK public sector, strong knowledge of content design best practices, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a hybrid work model with a day rate of £425 and a contract length of 6 months.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Content Designer within UK public sector or similarly regulated environments.
• Strong working knowledge of GDS standards, accessibility, and content design best practices.
• Ability to translate complex information into plain English for diverse user groups.

Responsibilities

• Create and iterate clear, concise content for digital services.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including policy, design, and development.
• Apply content governance, plain English, and inclusive design practices.

Skills

Content Design

GDS Standards

Accessibility

Plain English Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

Location

Location: Stratford, London (Hybrid – 2 days on-site per week)

Day Rate

Day Rate: £425/day (Inside IR35)

Contract Length

Contract Length: 6 months (extensions likely)

Start Date

Start Date: Late January

SR2 is supporting a major public sector digital programme and is looking for an experienced Content Designer to join a multidisciplinary delivery team working on high-impact digital services.
You’ll be responsible for creating clear, accessible content that supports user needs and meets Government Digital Service (GDS) standards

Key Responsibilities

• Create and iterate clear, concise content for digital services, aligned to accessibility and usability standards.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including policy, design, and development.
• Apply content governance, plain English, and inclusive design practices.
• Operate within agile delivery teams to support iterative service improvement.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience as a Content Designer within UK public sector or similarly regulated environments.
• Strong working knowledge of GDS standards, accessibility, and content design best practices.
• Ability to translate complex information into plain English for diverse user groups.
• Proven stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in agile, user-centred delivery teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Content Designer to influence user outcomes in a regulatory environment.