Senior Content Deisgner

Senior Content Designer Length of contract - 6 months, scope to extend Location - London/Manchester or Bristol (Very flexible, 1 day on site per week) Clearance required - Active SC Maximum rate - £550-£575 Inside IR357 Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Content Designer to join a growing government cyber unit partnership team. You will take ownership of content design across digital services, ensuring content is clear, user-centred, and aligned to user needs. This is a fast paced role requiring autonomy, strong judgement, and the ability to manage competing priorities at scale. Key Responsibilities Design and deliver user-centred content across digital services and platforms Create a wide range of content including guidance, service content, case studies, blogs and policy content Ensure content decisions are driven by user needs, insights and end-to-end journeys Manage and prioritise a high volume of content requests effectively Use CMS platforms (e.g. WordPress, Whitehall) to publish and maintain content Apply Agile ways of working to manage delivery and workload Work independently to deliver high-quality outputs with minimal direction Support and mentor other content designers within the team where needed Essential Experience Strong experience in content design within digital services Proven experience working in central government or public sector environments Strong understanding of user-centred design and content strategy Experience delivering a variety of content types across service and policy contexts Hands-on experience using CMS platforms Ability to manage workload in a fast-paced, high-demand environment Confident working independently with strong decision-making skillsDesirable Experience within cyber security or digital technology programmes Experience with WordPress or Whitehall publishing platforms Exposure to both public and private sector environments Relevant qualifications in content design, UX or communications