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 6-month contract with strong extension potential

We’re looking for an experienced SC-cleared Content Designer to join a major central government digital programme. This role will suit someone who can create clear, user-focused content, collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, and ensure services meet the Government Service Standard.

Key Requirements

• Active Security Clearance (SC) – must be current and transferable
• Strong experience working within GDS / Government Service Standard environments
• Proven background as a Content Designer on complex digital services
• Experience working within multidisciplinary agile teams (design, research, product, tech)
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and challenge constructively
• Ability to simplify complex policy and technical information into clear, accessible content

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver user-centred content for digital services in line with GDS standards
• Collaborate closely with user researchers, interaction designers, and product teams
• Use research insights and data to inform content decisions and improve user journeys
• Ensure all content is clear, concise, accessible, and consistent
• Apply content patterns and GOV.UK style guidelines effectively
• Support teams through service assessments and ensure content meets required standards
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure content aligns with policy and user needs

Working Pattern

• 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 strong GDS experience and a track record of delivering high-quality, user-focused content within government digital programmes, we’d like to hear from you.