Content Designer - GDS Experience Required | 6-12 months | Newcastle
Content Designer - GDS Experience Required
Hybrid - Newcastle
£300 per day (Inside IR35)
6-12 Month Contract
We're currently looking for an experienced Content Designer to join a high-profile public sector programme delivering user-centred digital services.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong Government Digital Service (GDS) experience who is passionate about creating clear, accessible and user-focused content that helps citizens successfully interact with government services.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop content for digital services in line with GDS standards and principles.
- Work closely with User Researchers, Service Designers, Business Analysts and Developers within agile multidisciplinary teams.
- Create clear, concise and accessible content based on user needs and evidence.
- Conduct content audits, reviews and iterations to continuously improve user journeys.
- Ensure all content meets accessibility requirements and follows GOV.UK style guidelines.
- Contribute to content strategy and support service assessments where required.
- Proven experience working as a Content Designer within GDS/government environments.
- Strong understanding of GOV.UK style guides, accessibility standards and service manual principles.
- Experience designing content for complex digital services.
- Ability to use research insights and data to inform content decisions.
- Comfortable working in agile delivery teams.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
If this is of interest, please respond with your most up to date CV & I'll give you a call if you look like a good fit.
Reference: 3138864650
Content Designer - GDS Experience Required | 6-12 months | Newcastle
Posted on Jul 13, 2026 by Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Content Designer - GDS Experience Required
Hybrid - Newcastle
£300 per day (Inside IR35)
6-12 Month Contract
We're currently looking for an experienced Content Designer to join a high-profile public sector programme delivering user-centred digital services.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong Government Digital Service (GDS) experience who is passionate about creating clear, accessible and user-focused content that helps citizens successfully interact with government services.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop content for digital services in line with GDS standards and principles.
- Work closely with User Researchers, Service Designers, Business Analysts and Developers within agile multidisciplinary teams.
- Create clear, concise and accessible content based on user needs and evidence.
- Conduct content audits, reviews and iterations to continuously improve user journeys.
- Ensure all content meets accessibility requirements and follows GOV.UK style guidelines.
- Contribute to content strategy and support service assessments where required.
- Proven experience working as a Content Designer within GDS/government environments.
- Strong understanding of GOV.UK style guides, accessibility standards and service manual principles.
- Experience designing content for complex digital services.
- Ability to use research insights and data to inform content decisions.
- Comfortable working in agile delivery teams.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
If this is of interest, please respond with your most up to date CV & I'll give you a call if you look like a good fit.
Reference: 3138864650
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