SC Cleared Content Designer - GDS

SC Cleared Content Designer - GDS

Rate:
Up to £500 per day (Inside IR35)

Location:

London (3 days per week on-site)

Contract:

Initial contract with strong extension potential

We're looking for an experienced Content Designer to join a central government digital programme, helping to design clear, accessible and user‑focused content for public‑facing services. You'll work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering services that meet the Government Service Standard.

• Active Security Clearance (SC) - must be current and transferable
• Strong GDS experience, including working to GDS standards and content principles
• Proven background designing content for complex transactional services
• Experience working across discovery, alpha and beta phases
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders, policy teams and digital delivery colleagues

• Create clear, concise and inclusive content that meets user needs and accessibility standards
• Use data, user research and testing to continually improve content journeys
• Collaborate closely with user researchers, designers, product managers and developers
• Manage and challenge content requirements, helping teams make evidence‑based decisions
• Ensure all content aligns with GDS content guidelines and supports service assessments

• 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 GDS experience and are open to a London-based contract, we'd like to hear from you.

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