Junior Content Designer Rate: £400 - £450 per day Umbrella Hybrid role: Live SC clearance required for this contract Contract duration: 3 months with likely extensions Junior Content Designer As a Junior Content Designer, you'll create clear, user-centred content for digital.mod, ensuring all information is simple, accurate and aligned to GDS style and accessibility standards click apply for full job details
Apr 03, 2026
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Junior Content Designer Rate: £400 - £450 per day Umbrella Hybrid role: Live SC clearance required for this contract Contract duration: 3 months with likely extensions Junior Content Designer As a Junior Content Designer, you'll create clear, user-centred content for digital.mod, ensuring all information is simple, accurate and aligned to GDS style and accessibility standards click apply for full job details
Job Title: Content Designer(GDS) Working Arrangement: Remote (once a month onsite in Westminster) Pay Rate: £380-£425 Start Date: ASAP A leading IT consultancy working in the Government sector is looking for a Content Designer. Skills & Experience Required: Essential Proven experience as a Content Designer, UX Writer, or similar role within government or public-sector digital services click apply for full job details
Apr 03, 2026
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Job Title: Content Designer(GDS) Working Arrangement: Remote (once a month onsite in Westminster) Pay Rate: £380-£425 Start Date: ASAP A leading IT consultancy working in the Government sector is looking for a Content Designer. Skills & Experience Required: Essential Proven experience as a Content Designer, UX Writer, or similar role within government or public-sector digital services click apply for full job details
Sanderson Government & Defence
Telford, Shropshire
Interaction Designer - 6 months | £61.33/hr Inside IR35 | Hybrid (2 Days in Telford) Join a new digital-design team focused on digitising up to 8 print & post forms into seamless online journeys. You'll collaborate with a larger digital forms delivery team to create user-friendly digital experiences , applying GDS design standards and patterns while exercising judgement and flexibility to iterate quickly and ensure designs meet user needs. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your decisions directly influence the usability and efficiency of services. Key Responsibilities: Develop, refine, and implement digital forms using gov.uk Prototype Kit , HTML, and evidence-based user insights, ensuring the interfaces are intuitive, accessible, and visually consistent. Collaborate closely with user researchers, content designers, service designers, developers, policy, and legal teams to align designs with organisational goals and practical constraints. Ensure interfaces allow users to complete tasks quickly and accurately , providing a positive experience while reducing errors and frustration. Adapt services proactively in response to policy, legislative, technology, or user changes , maintaining high standards of design while meeting tight deadlines. Actively participate in workshops and reviews, providing feedback on design decisions and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing. Requirements: Proven experience with GDS standards , Prototype Kit, and HTML/CSS basics, with the ability to copy, modify, and integrate code efficiently. Strong interaction design skills , including designing clear user flows, logical task sequences, and accessible interactions for diverse audiences. Comfortable working hybrid , with 2 days on-site in Telford and remaining days remote, while managing multiple priorities and tight timelines. Collaborative, evidence-driven approach to design, with excellent communication skills for translating complex ideas into actionable design solutions. Ability to rapidly learn and adapt , balancing autonomy with team collaboration to deliver high-quality digital journeys under time-sensitive conditions. This is a 6-month hybrid opportunity ideal for designers confident in GDS standards who can combine creativity, evidence-based thinking, and practical execution to deliver high-quality, user-centered digital services. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
Apr 02, 2026
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Interaction Designer - 6 months | £61.33/hr Inside IR35 | Hybrid (2 Days in Telford) Join a new digital-design team focused on digitising up to 8 print & post forms into seamless online journeys. You'll collaborate with a larger digital forms delivery team to create user-friendly digital experiences , applying GDS design standards and patterns while exercising judgement and flexibility to iterate quickly and ensure designs meet user needs. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your decisions directly influence the usability and efficiency of services. Key Responsibilities: Develop, refine, and implement digital forms using gov.uk Prototype Kit , HTML, and evidence-based user insights, ensuring the interfaces are intuitive, accessible, and visually consistent. Collaborate closely with user researchers, content designers, service designers, developers, policy, and legal teams to align designs with organisational goals and practical constraints. Ensure interfaces allow users to complete tasks quickly and accurately , providing a positive experience while reducing errors and frustration. Adapt services proactively in response to policy, legislative, technology, or user changes , maintaining high standards of design while meeting tight deadlines. Actively participate in workshops and reviews, providing feedback on design decisions and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing. Requirements: Proven experience with GDS standards , Prototype Kit, and HTML/CSS basics, with the ability to copy, modify, and integrate code efficiently. Strong interaction design skills , including designing clear user flows, logical task sequences, and accessible interactions for diverse audiences. Comfortable working hybrid , with 2 days on-site in Telford and remaining days remote, while managing multiple priorities and tight timelines. Collaborative, evidence-driven approach to design, with excellent communication skills for translating complex ideas into actionable design solutions. Ability to rapidly learn and adapt , balancing autonomy with team collaboration to deliver high-quality digital journeys under time-sensitive conditions. This is a 6-month hybrid opportunity ideal for designers confident in GDS standards who can combine creativity, evidence-based thinking, and practical execution to deliver high-quality, user-centered digital services. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
Content Designer - Rate: £460 Clearance Required: BPSS Duration: 6 months Location: Telford OR Worthing - hybrid - 2 days on site This role is to support a new 'digital-design' team being set up to work alongside a larger, established digital forms delivery team. It is to digitise up to eight forms that are currently print & post. Digital - Digital Forms New Delivery Model (Migrate and Con improve) Because of the tight timescales this team will need to get up to speed quicky - with lots of support from Embedded people in the area to work on 8 forms (digital journeys) at the same time. The Digital Forms are designed & delivered using GDS design standards & patterns but not with the full digital service GDS livecycle. So the team need to be able to make their own judgements on the right design, collaborate very actively with the client stakeholders and know when the journeys are 'good enough'. So this team will require people confident in digital GDS design standards but also able to work (with support) to deliver flexibly. This is a pivotal role that will help people in their everyday lives. You will be responsible for writing the content that will help users manage their interactions with government departments through digital services. The material that you develop will cover a wide range of topics and users, so you will need to be user-focused and know how to write with the user in mind. Recent times have taught us that working remotely is a successful way of collaborating, but on occasion you will be asked to attend other locations in the UK for short periods. Work collaboratively with user researchers, interaction designers, service designers and performance analysts as well as with software developers, policy and legal teams -Write high quality content for the clients new digital services that will encourage people To use them -Take complex language and processes and make them simple To understand -Work with the product manager, digital service manager, business analysts and user researchers To refine the services in light of external factors such as changes To policy, legislation, technology or user requirements.
Mar 31, 2026
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Content Designer - Rate: £460 Clearance Required: BPSS Duration: 6 months Location: Telford OR Worthing - hybrid - 2 days on site This role is to support a new 'digital-design' team being set up to work alongside a larger, established digital forms delivery team. It is to digitise up to eight forms that are currently print & post. Digital - Digital Forms New Delivery Model (Migrate and Con improve) Because of the tight timescales this team will need to get up to speed quicky - with lots of support from Embedded people in the area to work on 8 forms (digital journeys) at the same time. The Digital Forms are designed & delivered using GDS design standards & patterns but not with the full digital service GDS livecycle. So the team need to be able to make their own judgements on the right design, collaborate very actively with the client stakeholders and know when the journeys are 'good enough'. So this team will require people confident in digital GDS design standards but also able to work (with support) to deliver flexibly. This is a pivotal role that will help people in their everyday lives. You will be responsible for writing the content that will help users manage their interactions with government departments through digital services. The material that you develop will cover a wide range of topics and users, so you will need to be user-focused and know how to write with the user in mind. Recent times have taught us that working remotely is a successful way of collaborating, but on occasion you will be asked to attend other locations in the UK for short periods. Work collaboratively with user researchers, interaction designers, service designers and performance analysts as well as with software developers, policy and legal teams -Write high quality content for the clients new digital services that will encourage people To use them -Take complex language and processes and make them simple To understand -Work with the product manager, digital service manager, business analysts and user researchers To refine the services in light of external factors such as changes To policy, legislation, technology or user requirements.
Content Designer - Digital - Digital Forms New Delivery Model (Migrate and Con improve) Duration: 6 months Location: Telford OR Worthing - hybrid - 2 days on site IR35 Status: Mandated PAYE only We are heading up a recruitment drive for a global consultancy that require a Content Designer to join them on a major government project that's based in Telford OR Worthing. This role is to support a new digital-design' team being set up to work alongside a larger, established digital forms delivery team. It is to digitise up to eight forms that are currently print & post. Because of the tight timescales this team will need to get up to speed quicky - with lots of support from Embedded people in the area to work on 8 forms (digital journeys) at the same time. The Digital Forms are designed & delivered using GDS design standards & patterns but not with the full digital service GDS livecycle. So the team need to be able to make their own judgements on the right design, collaborate very actively with HMRC stakeholders and know when the journeys are good enough'. So this team will require people confident in digital GDS design standards but also able to work (with support) to deliver flexibly. This is a pivotal role that will help people in their everyday lives. You will be responsible for writing the content that will help users manage their interactions with government departments through digital services. The material that you develop will cover a wide range of topics and users, so you will need to be user-focused and know how to write with the user in mind. Recent times have taught us that working remotely is a successful way of collaborating, but on occasion you will be asked to attend other locations in the UK for short periods. Work collaboratively with user researchers, interaction designers, service designers and performance analysts as well as with software developers, policy and legal teams -Write high quality content for HMRC's new digital services that will encourage people To use them -Take complex language and processes and make them simple To understand -Work with the product manager, digital service manager, business analysts and user researchers To refine the services in light of external factors such as changes To policy, legislation, technology or user requirements.
Mar 31, 2026
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Content Designer - Digital - Digital Forms New Delivery Model (Migrate and Con improve) Duration: 6 months Location: Telford OR Worthing - hybrid - 2 days on site IR35 Status: Mandated PAYE only We are heading up a recruitment drive for a global consultancy that require a Content Designer to join them on a major government project that's based in Telford OR Worthing. This role is to support a new digital-design' team being set up to work alongside a larger, established digital forms delivery team. It is to digitise up to eight forms that are currently print & post. Because of the tight timescales this team will need to get up to speed quicky - with lots of support from Embedded people in the area to work on 8 forms (digital journeys) at the same time. The Digital Forms are designed & delivered using GDS design standards & patterns but not with the full digital service GDS livecycle. So the team need to be able to make their own judgements on the right design, collaborate very actively with HMRC stakeholders and know when the journeys are good enough'. So this team will require people confident in digital GDS design standards but also able to work (with support) to deliver flexibly. This is a pivotal role that will help people in their everyday lives. You will be responsible for writing the content that will help users manage their interactions with government departments through digital services. The material that you develop will cover a wide range of topics and users, so you will need to be user-focused and know how to write with the user in mind. Recent times have taught us that working remotely is a successful way of collaborating, but on occasion you will be asked to attend other locations in the UK for short periods. Work collaboratively with user researchers, interaction designers, service designers and performance analysts as well as with software developers, policy and legal teams -Write high quality content for HMRC's new digital services that will encourage people To use them -Take complex language and processes and make them simple To understand -Work with the product manager, digital service manager, business analysts and user researchers To refine the services in light of external factors such as changes To policy, legislation, technology or user requirements.
This is a remote position. About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a UK national, award-winning SME software development consultancy with over 300 consultants across the UK. We partner with UK public sector clients to build impactful, user-centred digital services that improve millions of lives. We take as much pride in our people, culture, and work-life balance as we do in our mission to make public services simpler, faster, and more accessible. Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and dedicated to problem-solving, we bring the step-change our customers need to sustain innovation. About the Role We are looking for an experienced Content Designer to support a project focused on improving and restructuring content for Applicants and Developers. The purpose of this project is to understand and document user and stakeholder needs, design and deliver revised content in an appropriate architecture, and define a long-term strategy for continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities The project will: Understand and benchmark the current content against standards and best practices. Map and document current user journeys, validating them with internal and external stakeholders. Define and document the approach to designing, testing, agreeing, and deploying revised content, including clear stakeholder roles and responsibilities. Capture stakeholder insights and combine them with user research to establish design principles. Redesign content based on best practice, accessibility, and user-centred design standards. Agree the revised content with stakeholders and test it with a range of users. Iterate content based on user research findings and other feedback. Clearly articulate user needs and how content standards will be implemented. Conduct detailed playback and seek agreement on new content with stakeholders. Document lessons learned throughout the process. Develop and agree a content strategy and governance process for future changes. Deliver a complete handover to internal teams. Skills and Experience Strong experience working as a Content Designer in multidisciplinary digital teams. Proven ability to create clear, concise, and accessible content that meets GDS and GOV.UK standards . Experience with user research and usability testing , using insights to iterate content. Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders , product teams, and developers. Excellent communication skills to explain design decisions and gain buy-in. Familiarity with content management systems and version control tools. Experience working in Agile environments and contributing to sprint activities. What We Value At Scrumconnect, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility are at the heart of what we do. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
Mar 30, 2026
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This is a remote position. About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a UK national, award-winning SME software development consultancy with over 300 consultants across the UK. We partner with UK public sector clients to build impactful, user-centred digital services that improve millions of lives. We take as much pride in our people, culture, and work-life balance as we do in our mission to make public services simpler, faster, and more accessible. Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and dedicated to problem-solving, we bring the step-change our customers need to sustain innovation. About the Role We are looking for an experienced Content Designer to support a project focused on improving and restructuring content for Applicants and Developers. The purpose of this project is to understand and document user and stakeholder needs, design and deliver revised content in an appropriate architecture, and define a long-term strategy for continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities The project will: Understand and benchmark the current content against standards and best practices. Map and document current user journeys, validating them with internal and external stakeholders. Define and document the approach to designing, testing, agreeing, and deploying revised content, including clear stakeholder roles and responsibilities. Capture stakeholder insights and combine them with user research to establish design principles. Redesign content based on best practice, accessibility, and user-centred design standards. Agree the revised content with stakeholders and test it with a range of users. Iterate content based on user research findings and other feedback. Clearly articulate user needs and how content standards will be implemented. Conduct detailed playback and seek agreement on new content with stakeholders. Document lessons learned throughout the process. Develop and agree a content strategy and governance process for future changes. Deliver a complete handover to internal teams. Skills and Experience Strong experience working as a Content Designer in multidisciplinary digital teams. Proven ability to create clear, concise, and accessible content that meets GDS and GOV.UK standards . Experience with user research and usability testing , using insights to iterate content. Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders , product teams, and developers. Excellent communication skills to explain design decisions and gain buy-in. Familiarity with content management systems and version control tools. Experience working in Agile environments and contributing to sprint activities. What We Value At Scrumconnect, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility are at the heart of what we do. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
Interaction Designer - Government Project Outside IR35 | £450-£500 per day | Initial 3 months (scope for extension) | Hybrid working An experienced Interaction Designer to join a leading technology consultancy, working on a high-profile Government Alpha phase project. You will play a key role in shaping and prototyping new user journeys, ensuring services are designed to meet user needs and align with Government Digital Service (GDS) standards. The Role Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to design and iterate user journeys in line with GOV.UK design principles Collaborate closely with stakeholders, acting as a business-facing consultant on behalf of the consultancy Apply your knowledge of Alpha/Beta service design, prototyping, and content design to create clear, accessible, and user-focused services Contribute to shaping the approach and direction of the project during its early discovery and Alpha stages Requirements Strong experience in interaction design and prototyping within GDS/GOV.UK frameworks Background in designing services across Alpha and Beta phases, including content design Immediately available with a valid BPSS clearance Previous Government/public sector project experience is required
Oct 03, 2025
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Interaction Designer - Government Project Outside IR35 | £450-£500 per day | Initial 3 months (scope for extension) | Hybrid working An experienced Interaction Designer to join a leading technology consultancy, working on a high-profile Government Alpha phase project. You will play a key role in shaping and prototyping new user journeys, ensuring services are designed to meet user needs and align with Government Digital Service (GDS) standards. The Role Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to design and iterate user journeys in line with GOV.UK design principles Collaborate closely with stakeholders, acting as a business-facing consultant on behalf of the consultancy Apply your knowledge of Alpha/Beta service design, prototyping, and content design to create clear, accessible, and user-focused services Contribute to shaping the approach and direction of the project during its early discovery and Alpha stages Requirements Strong experience in interaction design and prototyping within GDS/GOV.UK frameworks Background in designing services across Alpha and Beta phases, including content design Immediately available with a valid BPSS clearance Previous Government/public sector project experience is required
Here at Anson McCade we are in search of an experienced Content Designer to join a Defence client through a digital transformation consultancy. Key skills User needs analysis: Observing, working and analysing user needs from existing content, write and manage user needs, propose changes where necessary. Transition phase: identify content gaps and overlaps based on user needs analysis, identify the appropriate content format for a topic area, for example flat page, tool, service etc. Be able to discuss and defend content decisions. GDS experience Previous Defence exp is essential SC Clearance Required Contract details Outside IR35 - day rate flexible 6 months Remote First - with 1 day per month travel If this role is of interest, please apply.
Oct 02, 2025
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Here at Anson McCade we are in search of an experienced Content Designer to join a Defence client through a digital transformation consultancy. Key skills User needs analysis: Observing, working and analysing user needs from existing content, write and manage user needs, propose changes where necessary. Transition phase: identify content gaps and overlaps based on user needs analysis, identify the appropriate content format for a topic area, for example flat page, tool, service etc. Be able to discuss and defend content decisions. GDS experience Previous Defence exp is essential SC Clearance Required Contract details Outside IR35 - day rate flexible 6 months Remote First - with 1 day per month travel If this role is of interest, please apply.
If you are an experienced User Researcher with excellent communication skills we have a new contract we would like to discuss with you. Please note this role has been deemed inside IR35 and requires a day per week onsite. Professional experience as a user researcher, working with other User Centred Design disciplines Experience advocating for user research and engaging sceptical colleagues and stakeholders The ability to include all kinds of users in appropriate research activities to help teams understand the diversity of users of government services. Ability to select appropriate qualitative and quantitative research methods to meet the needs of the team and project Carry out a wide range of user research activities from recruiting participants, preparing discussion guides and moderating research sessions Lead colleagues to analyse research data and synthesise clear and actionable findings Communicate user research findings to help the wider team and organisation develop a deep understanding of users and their needs Work closely with product manager and content designers to turn user research findings into stories and actions that lead to valuable product and service features Help build user-centred practices in digital communications team Develop and ensure good user research practice, sharing knowledge with other user researchers Experience working with GDS frameworks would be highly advantageous You will plan and do research to understand our users' behaviours, needs, and motivations. You will plan and conduct research using different techniques such as usability tests, surveys, diary studies, card sorting, and interviews. You'll work with content designers, accessibility specialists, product managers, and other stakeholders to turn research into actionable insights for product development and innovation.
Oct 02, 2025
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If you are an experienced User Researcher with excellent communication skills we have a new contract we would like to discuss with you. Please note this role has been deemed inside IR35 and requires a day per week onsite. Professional experience as a user researcher, working with other User Centred Design disciplines Experience advocating for user research and engaging sceptical colleagues and stakeholders The ability to include all kinds of users in appropriate research activities to help teams understand the diversity of users of government services. Ability to select appropriate qualitative and quantitative research methods to meet the needs of the team and project Carry out a wide range of user research activities from recruiting participants, preparing discussion guides and moderating research sessions Lead colleagues to analyse research data and synthesise clear and actionable findings Communicate user research findings to help the wider team and organisation develop a deep understanding of users and their needs Work closely with product manager and content designers to turn user research findings into stories and actions that lead to valuable product and service features Help build user-centred practices in digital communications team Develop and ensure good user research practice, sharing knowledge with other user researchers Experience working with GDS frameworks would be highly advantageous You will plan and do research to understand our users' behaviours, needs, and motivations. You will plan and conduct research using different techniques such as usability tests, surveys, diary studies, card sorting, and interviews. You'll work with content designers, accessibility specialists, product managers, and other stakeholders to turn research into actionable insights for product development and innovation.
If you are an experienced User Researcher with excellent communication skills we have a new contract we would like to discuss with you. Please note this role has been deemed inside IR35 and requires a day per week onsite. Professional experience as a user researcher, working with other User Centred Design disciplines Experience advocating for user research and engaging sceptical colleagues and stakeholders The ability to include all kinds of users in appropriate research activities to help teams understand the diversity of users of government services. Ability to select appropriate qualitative and quantitative research methods to meet the needs of the team and project Carry out a wide range of user research activities from recruiting participants, preparing discussion guides and moderating research sessions Lead colleagues to analyse research data and synthesise clear and actionable findings Communicate user research findings to help the wider team and organisation develop a deep understanding of users and their needs Work closely with product manager and content designers to turn user research findings into stories and actions that lead to valuable product and service features Help build user-centred practices in digital communications team Develop and ensure good user research practice, sharing knowledge with other user researchers Experience working with GDS frameworks would be highly advantageous You will plan and do research to understand our users' behaviours, needs, and motivations. You will plan and conduct research using different techniques such as usability tests, surveys, diary studies, card sorting, and interviews. You'll work with content designers, accessibility specialists, product managers, and other stakeholders to turn research into actionable insights for product development and innovation.
Oct 01, 2025
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If you are an experienced User Researcher with excellent communication skills we have a new contract we would like to discuss with you. Please note this role has been deemed inside IR35 and requires a day per week onsite. Professional experience as a user researcher, working with other User Centred Design disciplines Experience advocating for user research and engaging sceptical colleagues and stakeholders The ability to include all kinds of users in appropriate research activities to help teams understand the diversity of users of government services. Ability to select appropriate qualitative and quantitative research methods to meet the needs of the team and project Carry out a wide range of user research activities from recruiting participants, preparing discussion guides and moderating research sessions Lead colleagues to analyse research data and synthesise clear and actionable findings Communicate user research findings to help the wider team and organisation develop a deep understanding of users and their needs Work closely with product manager and content designers to turn user research findings into stories and actions that lead to valuable product and service features Help build user-centred practices in digital communications team Develop and ensure good user research practice, sharing knowledge with other user researchers Experience working with GDS frameworks would be highly advantageous You will plan and do research to understand our users' behaviours, needs, and motivations. You will plan and conduct research using different techniques such as usability tests, surveys, diary studies, card sorting, and interviews. You'll work with content designers, accessibility specialists, product managers, and other stakeholders to turn research into actionable insights for product development and innovation.