Content Designer in Newcastle Upon Tyne

Job description

Contract Opportunity: Content Designer (GDS / Government Experience)

Location: 3 days per week in Newcastle

Duration: 6 months

Day Rate: £460pd inside IR35

We’re looking for an experienced Content Designer with strong GDS and central government delivery experience to join a multidisciplinary team working on high-profile public services.

What you’ll do:

• Create user-centred content across digital services following GDS guidelines
• Work closely with user researchers, interaction designers and product teams
• Contribute to content strategy, user journeys and service design
• Ensure all content is clear, accessible and meets WCAG and GDS standards
• Champion plain English and evidence-based decision making

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience working to GDS Service Standards
• Strong portfolio of government or public-sector content design
• Ability to work in agile, take part in ceremonies and collaborate across teams
• Excellent communication, editing and structuring skills
• Understanding of user needs, testing and iteration

If you’re available soon and want to work on meaningful, user-focused services, we’d love to hear from you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

26-11-2025

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English