Senior Gov.uk Content Designer

3 months ago


London, United Kingdom Department for Science, Innovation & Technology Full time

**Details**:
**Reference number**:

- 342534**Salary**:

- £38,860 - £46,750- National: £38,860 - £42,765; London: £42,495 - £46,750 Communications allowance £5,050- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%**Job grade**:

- Senior Executive Officer**Contract type**:

- Permanent**Business area**:

- DSIT - Corporate Services - Communications**Type of role**:

- Communications / Marketing
- Digital**Working pattern**:

- Flexible working, Part-time**Number of jobs available**:

- 1Contents

Location

About the job

**Benefits**:
Things you need to know

Location
- Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, SalfordAbout the job

**Job summary**:
**Our priorities**

Optimise public R&D investment to support areas of relative UK strength and increase the level of private R&D to make our economy the most innovative in the world.

Promote a diverse research and innovation system that connects discovery to new companies, growth and jobs - including by delivering world-class physical and digital infrastructure (such as gigabit broadband), making the UK the best place to start and grow a technology business and developing and attracting top talent.

Put public services - including the NHS and schools - at the forefront of innovation, championing new ways of working and the development of in-house STEM capability to improve outcomes for people.

Strengthen international collaboration on science and technology in line with the Integrated Review, and ensure our researchers are able to continue to work with leading scientists in Europe and around the world.

Deliver legislative and regulatory reforms to drive competition and promote innovation, including the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill and our pro-innovation approach to regulating AI.

**Our Inclusive Environment**

We have an inclusive culture which makes the Department a brilliant place to work where our people feel valued and can be their authentic selves. We value difference and diversity, not only because we believe it is the right thing to do, but because it helps us be more innovative.

We offer flexible working benefits, employee well-being support and a great pension. We are fortunate to have a range of staff networks and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We support talented people from all backgrounds to build a career and thrive.

Please note terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.

**Job description**:
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Content Designer to help us communicate the work of the new department on GOV.UK. This role is part-time, three days per week.

As part of our team, you’ll be working on some of the most exciting policies in government, from cutting edge AI and quantum computing, to bold new scientific discoveries, and the latest developments in the UK space sector. All of which contribute to building the UK economy, creating high-skilled high-paid jobs, and improving people’s lives through science and technology.

You'll do this by designing content to meet user needs and making complex language and processes easy to understand. You’ll need to identify who our users are so that you can learn about them and what their needs are based on evidence from insight and evaluation.

You’ll need to be confident in explaining your decisions to colleagues with limited communications or digital knowledge. Although primarily working with policy colleagues, you’ll also need to be comfortable working with developers, designers, researchers, and legal experts.

This is an exciting, fast-paced role and you must work well under pressure and to tight deadlines, with an ability to adapt swiftly to changing circumstances.

The Content Design Team is a small team within the wider Digital Communications Team, who also look after social media, creative content and digital engagement. As Senior Content Designer, you’ll be responsible for directly managing one Content Designer and mentoring a network of content design colleagues around the department.
- As a Senior Content Designer, you will:
- Design, publish, review and manage content for GOV.UK;
- Review and act upon user feedback, analytics and research to improve content;
- Provide user-centred content design advice and consultancy to policy teams;
- Take responsibility for content quality for the department, ensuring that it follows the rules on accessibility, user needs and style;
- Manage the central content team and mentor content colleagues across the department;
- Work with service designers and the Digital, Data and Technology team to map and design user journeys from GOV.UK to digital services;
- Work with the wider Communications team to build campaign websites;
- Improve content design capability in the team and across the department;
- Promote the importance of content design and



  • London, United Kingdom Ministry of Justice Full time

    **Senior Content Designer - 75207** **£37,683 - £48,067** **London**: **Senior Content Designer - GOV.UK** The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) delivers the Government’s agenda of upholding the law, protecting the public and reducing reoffending. We are looking for an experienced, motivated senior content designer to help us deliver high-quality...

  • Content Designer

    3 months ago


    London, United Kingdom Department of Health and Social Care Full time

    **Details**: **Reference number**: - 347342**Salary**: - £32,188- Leeds: £32,188 London: £36,244- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%**Job grade**: - Higher Executive Officer**Contract type**: - Permanent - Fixed term - Loan - Secondment**Length of employment**: - One post is permanent and one post is a 24 month fixed...


  • London, United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Full time

    **Details**: **Reference number**: - 301260**Salary**: - £41,449- The total package for this role at SEO is £41,449 per annum (non-negotiable). This figure includes a non-pensionable, non-consolidated Location Allowance of £2,000.- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%**Job grade**: - Senior Executive Officer**Contract...


  • London, United Kingdom Home Office Full time

    **Details**: **Reference number**: - 284557**Salary**: - £39,000 - £47,300- National: £39,000 - 42,900 - London: £43,000 - £47,300**Job grade**: - Senior Executive Officer**Contract type**: - Permanent**Business area**: - HO - Digital Data and Technology**Type of role**: - Digital**Working pattern**: - Flexible working, Full-time, Part-time,...

  • Content Designer

    3 months ago


    London, United Kingdom Public Sector Resourcing Full time

    **Content Designer** **(Inside IR35)** **Contract Term: 6 months** **Contracting Authority: Cabinet Office - GDG** **Location: Remote - potential need to travel to London office once per month** We need an experienced technical writer to work with our teams to create and maintain clear, user-centred content. The role requires someone who can: - Quickly...


  • London, United Kingdom Public Sector Resourcing Full time

    **Senior Content Designer (Inside IR35)** **Contract Term: 8 months** **Contracting Authority: MoD** **Location: Hybrid - London office 1 day per week** The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is a central government department with a mission to protect our country and provide the ultimate guarantee of its security and independence, as well as helping to protect...

  • Content Designer

    3 months ago


    London, United Kingdom Department for Business and Trade Full time

    **Details**: **Reference number**: - 299860**Salary**: - £29,070 - £39,600- London: £32,804 - £39,600 / National: £29,070 - £34,000 (including allowance). Salary is determined by proficiency level assessed at interview.**Job grade**: - Higher Executive Officer**Contract type**: - Permanent**Business area**: - DBT - COO: DDaT**Type of role**: -...


  • London, United Kingdom Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Full time

    **Details**: **Reference number**: - 340187**Salary**: - £32,136 - £38,551- National: £32,136 - £34,546, London: £35,857 - £38,551 plus industry leading pension and benefits. For details of our pay on appointment policy, please see below under the heading ‘Salary’.- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%**Job...


  • London, United Kingdom Department for Business and Trade Full time

    **Details**: **Reference number**: - 325967**Salary**: - £35,425 - £49,150- London: £40,100 to £49,150 / National: £35,425 - £43,900 (including allowance)- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%**Job grade**: - Senior Executive Officer**Contract type**: - Permanent**Business area**: - DBT - DG COO - Digital, Data &...


  • London, United Kingdom Department for Business and Trade - Digital, Data and Technology Full time

    The newly created Department for Business and Trade brings together the business focused functions of the former Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and the Department for International Trade (DIT). Our joint expertise in trade and business provides us with a unique opportunity to unleash the power of UK businesses, reform...

  • Content Designer

    3 months ago


    London, United Kingdom UK Health Security Agency Full time

    Please note this is a full-time position. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is responsible for protecting every member of every community from the impact of infectious diseases, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear incidents and other health threats. We provide intellectual, scientific and operational leadership at national and local level,...


  • London, United Kingdom Acas Full time

    Acas's Digital team is looking for content designers and senior content designers to join its small, supportive content team. Content design involves writing easy-to-understand content and designing the user experience. **Vacancies** We're recruiting 4 vacancies: - 2 content designers - 2 senior content designers **Content designers** As a content...

  • Communications Lead

    3 months ago


    London, United Kingdom Government Digital Service Full time

    **Details**: **Reference number**: - 298804**Salary**: - £61,710 - £72,295- **Job grade**: - Grade 6**Contract type**: - Permanent**Business area**: - GDS - Identity Services**Type of role**: - Communications / Marketing**Working pattern**: - Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time, Compressed Hours**Number of jobs available**: -...

  • Content Designer

    3 months ago


    London, United Kingdom OFGEM Full time

    **Details**: **Reference number**: - 357173**Salary**: - £32,498 - £48,561- London £35,070-£48,561 National £32,498-£45,831. Please ensure that you read the Pay and Reward information for civil service and internal colleagues before applying.London £35,070-£48,561 National £32,498-£45,831. Please ensure that you read the Pay and Reward...

  • Content Designer

    3 months ago


    London, United Kingdom UK Health Security Agency Full time

    **Details**: **Reference number**: - 326376**Salary**: - £42,716 - £48,068- Pro Rata**Job grade**: - Senior Executive Officer**Contract type**: - Fixed Term**Length of employment**: - 6 Months**Type of role**: - Digital - Other**Working pattern**: - Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time**Number of jobs available**: -...


  • London, United Kingdom Public Sector Resourcing Full time

    **Senior Content Designer** **Contract Term: 3 Months** **Contracting Authority: GDS** **Location: London - Hybrid working** **As a Senior Content Designer your main responsibilities would be**: - Leading the creation and improvement of user-centred and high quality content, across the Transforming Government Services portfolio - Designing, developing...


  • London, United Kingdom Public Sector Resourcing Full time

    **Senior Content Designer** **Contract Term: 3 Months** **Contracting Authority: Bank of England** **Location: London, Hybrid working** As a Senior Content Designer you will follow a user centred approach as you develop content, so that users are clear about what’s expected of them. We are working in a user centred way both upstream, improving the way...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Green Park Content Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Freelance Senior Editor to join our team at Green Park Content. As a key member of our editorial team, you will be responsible for managing a team of writers and editors, briefing and editing all articles to ensure exceptional quality and consistency.Key ResponsibilitiesContent Strategy: Develop and implement a...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Green Park Content Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Freelance Senior Editor to join our team at Green Park Content. As a key member of our editorial team, you will be responsible for managing a team of writers and editors, briefing and editing all articles to ensure exceptional quality and consistency.Key ResponsibilitiesContent Strategy: Develop and implement a...


  • London, United Kingdom Government Digital Service Full time

    **Details**: **Reference number**: - 337232**Salary**: - £58,850 - £70,192- £66,875 - £70,192 (London) / £58,850 - £62,060 (National) Based on capability. The base salary of this grade is £58,800 for London and £53,400 for other locations. Offers made above this will be made up with a specialist pay allowance**Job grade**: - Grade 7**Contract...