SC Cleared Content Designer - GDS
Sanderson Government & DefenceRate: 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 SC-cleared 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.
Key Requirements- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
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 GDS experience and are open to a London-based contract, we'd like to hear from you.
Reasonable Adjustments:
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