Equality and Human Rights Commission - Content Designer (Fixed-term contract)

Content Designer is needed in Manchester, United Kingdom.

Client: Equality and Human Rights Commission

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Contract: Contractor, Full-time, Contractor

Job Description

As a Content Designer at the Equality and Human Rights Commission, you will write, develop, and optimise engaging content for various digital channels. Your role will focus on simplifying complex language and content, advocating for user-focused design, and ensuring user journeys are optimized based on insights from user testing. You’ll manage relationships with stakeholders to produce accurate and timely content, ensure compliance with policy and legal standards, and suggest improvements and alternatives to flat content.

You will be responsible for crafting high-quality copy, managing external suppliers, and supporting the commissioning of multimedia content. Additionally, you will monitor the performance of digital content and maintain elevated product quality by defining what ‘good’ looks like for the team.

Requirements

The full list of knowledge, skills, and experience required for the role is outlined in the Candidate Pack, which is available for download.

Benefits

Along with a salary of £34,219, the Equality and Human Rights Commission offers a pension contribution of £9,913 to the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Employees can expect a competitive salary, 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, access to the Civil Service Pension Scheme, and family-friendly benefits, including enhanced parental leave and flexible working arrangements. Career investment includes access to peer learning, specialist training, and mentoring, along with a variety of wellbeing offerings and employee assistance programs.

Selection Process Details

Interested candidates should follow the link in the advert to the recruitment portal, Applied. Feedback will only be provided to those who attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates will undergo a criminal record check and must complete baseline personnel security standard checks if they work with government assets.

Nationality Requirements

This position is open to UK nationals, nationals of the Republic of Ireland, Commonwealth nationals with the right to work in the UK, EU nationals with settled or pre-settled status, individuals with limited or indefinite leave to remain eligible for EUSS, and Turkish nationals meeting specific criteria.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code outlines standards of behavior expected from civil servants. Recruitment is based on merit and fair competition, embracing diversity and equal opportunities through initiatives like the Disability Confident Scheme for candidates with disabilities.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attracting, retaining, and investing in talent from diverse backgrounds.