UK Civil Service - Content Designer

Content Designer is needed in Burton-in-Kendal, United Kingdom.

Client: UK Civil Service

Location: Burton-in-Kendal, United Kingdom

Contract: Full-time, Contractor

Job Description

Location: ONS operates a flexible hybrid working model across the UK, linked to contractual locations in Newport, Titchfield (Fareham), Manchester or Edinburgh, with a minimum of 40% office attendance requirement.

As a part of the Digital Publishing team, the role involves proofreading high-profile content published on the ONS website, ensuring compliance with house style, quality, and accessibility standards. Additionally, the role includes supporting authors in the publishing process, co-presenting workshops, managing team inboxes, and leading small content improvement projects. This position emphasizes user-centered content design and collaboration within the team.

Requirements

Essential Skills Criteria

• User-centred content design: Ability to proofread, edit copy, and maintain high editorial standards while managing workload effectively.
• Stakeholder-relationship Management: Understanding of stakeholders’ needs and effective relationship management.
• Strategic thinking: Ability to contribute to strategy and policy development while understanding process improvements.
• User focus: Awareness of user experience analysis principles and focus on user needs.

Behaviours

Applicants will be assessed on the following behaviours during the selection process:

• Managing a Quality Service
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace

Technical Skills

Candidates for content designer roles are required to complete a short proofreading task during the interview process.

Benefits

The salary for this position is £25,954, with an additional contribution of £7,518 towards the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Benefits include:

• Protected Learning Time for personal development.
• An active Community of Practice for career growth and training.
• Support for flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance.