Student Loans Company - Junior Content Designer

Content Designer is needed in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

Client: Student Loans Company

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Contract: Contractor, Contractor

Job Description

Position: Junior Content Designer

Salary: £29,250 – £34,655 per annum – for internal applicants, internal reward principles will apply

Location: Glasgow/Darlington/Llandudno

Pension: A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Type: 6-month secondment / 6-month fixed-term contract

Closing Date: 01/12/2024

The Junior Content Designer will join the Customer Communications and Marketing department at the Student Loans Company (SLC), a non-profit Government-owned organisation. The role involves working closely with stakeholders to simplify information for users and assist them in achieving their goals. The position covers both digital and offline channels, with responsibilities spanning multiple projects defined by user needs while working within multidisciplinary teams. The SLC operates a blended working model, typically involving 2 days in the office and 3 days from home.

Requirements

• Effective communication skills with an ability to tailor delivery to different audiences
• Attention to detail
• Awareness of Government accessibility requirements
• Experience in understanding and implementing design principles
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and digital tools
• Experience in a junior content designer role or a related field such as journalism, marketing, communications, publishing, or editorial work
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines

Additional Information

SLC supports career progression through its Career Pathways development programme and offers an excellent benefits and rewards package, including:

• 28 days of annual leave plus 7 public holidays
• Option to buy/sell annual leave
• Flexi-time and enhanced flexible working options available
• Option to join the Civil Service pension scheme
• Life insurance cover for 4 x annual salary
• Enhanced company sick pay and family leave (maternity, paternity, and adoption)
• Contributory lifestyle benefit options including discounts at hundreds of retailers, cycle to work scheme, access to the Civil Service Sports and Leisure Club for discounted gym memberships, and optional dental insurance