Content Designer (Contract)

About the role

We're looking for a Content Designer to join a project delivering an internal messaging tool for a government client. This is a contract position for someone who can bring clear, user-focused content thinking to a sensitive, high-profile public sector environment. You will start in October 2026.

This role requires active SC Clearance. Please only apply if you currently hold this clearance.

What you'll do

• Design and write clear, consistent content for an internal messaging platform used across a government organisation
• Work closely with user researchers, designers and product managers to shape content that meets real user needs
• Develop and maintain content standards, style guides and tone of voice for the platform
• Structure information so it is easy to find and understand, including navigation and taxonomy work
• Test content with users and iterate based on feedback and evidence
• Collaborate with technical teams to make sure content works well within the product's constraints

What we're looking for

• Proven experience as a content designer, UX writer or similar, ideally within government or public sector digital services
• Comfortable working to GDS content style and plain English principles
• Experience designing content for internal communications tools or platforms
• Strong collaboration skills, able to work with cross-functional teams including researchers, designers and developers
• Active SC Clearance is required for this role

Nice to have

• Experience with information architecture and content structuring
• Familiarity with accessibility standards such as WCAG

Why this role

You'll be helping shape how staff across a government organisation communicate day to day, working on a product with real, immediate impact on how people do their jobs. This is a contract engagement starting in October 2026.