Senior Content Designer

About The RoleWe’re looking for a Senior Content Designer to lead content design work for our clients across digital and non-digital products and services.You’ll work in multidisciplinary teams to design how people find, understand, access and use products and services – making sure content is accessible, easy to understand and in the most appropriate format. You’ll also work with clients to help them develop a clear approach to producing, managing and maintaining content.You’ll be part of an established content design Community of Practice at TPXimpact. You’ll work with the Head of Content Design and the rest of the content design team to learn and grow together, and define how we deliver great content design work at TPXimpact.We encourage hybrid working – our team is based across the country, both remotely and from our offices and hubs. Depending on your project, you will be typically expected to attend a Leeds, London or Manchester office once a week.ResponsibilitiesWorking as a content designer in multidisciplinary teams – designing, prototyping, testing, building, and iterating content for products and services – from high-level flows and journeys to specific interface detailsProducing content design work for clients and providing support to embed content design into their ways of working - this may mean occasionally leading small teams of content designers on a larger project or programme of workUsing analytics, data, user feedback and user research to identify user needsWriting and mapping user journeys to inform content strategy and design decisions based on data and user needsSupporting the development of content design strategies and governance (such as processes or ways of working)Creating and editing content in line with style guides and using plain EnglishUpskilling client teams and the wider TPXimpact design community through training, pair writing and workshops - including facilitating these sessions when requiredSupporting user research and working with other design specialists to develop and test content, information architecture, and prototypesSharing and documenting your knowledge and approach, helping to create best practices that will guide the consistency and quality of all our workAdvocating for best practice in content design across the organisation and on all client projectsContributing to a content design community of practice at TPXimpact, making sure good content design principles are embedded throughout all the work we do.DimensionsKey performance indicators for the role:Individual utilisation - 90%Problem solving responsibility and complexity:medium/highleading content design workproviding practice specific support on client projectsholding ambiguity with the ability to adapt to fast changing situations.Internal / external interactionsmanage delivery and client relationshipscontribute to sales activities (bids, public speaking, blogging)act as as a line manager and a mentor/coachAbout YouProfessional knowledge and experienceExperience leading and delivering high-quality content design work at a senior levelExperience delivering content design work for online and offline journeys, as part of a wider product or serviceExperience working with hypothesis and user need driven approaches when iterating and improving contentExperience of defining and working with data to measure successExperience designing solutions that work for everyone, including usability and accessibility considerations to meet user needs and deliver the best possible user experiencesExperience producing content as part of a multidisciplinary agile team, as well as experience working alone or with other content designers as part of a content-only stream of workExperience creating and implementing content design strategyTechnical skillsDeep understanding of content design and UCD principles and work to accessibility guidelines, and how to apply them to your workAble to design user centred, accessible content (including microcopy and long form content) for products and services, working to GDS standardsFamiliar with and able to use common design tools such as Figma, Miro, etcAble to facilitate workshops with clients and project team membersConfident working as part of a multidisciplinary team and assisting with other elements of design and research when requiredUnderstand and can apply a wide range of content testing methodsBehaviours and PACT valuesPurpose: You’ll be highly value driven, recognising that our clients needs are paramount. You’ll be able to approach client work with professionalism, creativity and flair, using your content design expertise to create impact on your project.Accountability: You’ll be accountable for delivering your work on time and to a good standard, to contribute to the success of a project.Craft: You’ll be an expert in your craft, sharing your knowledge and work with others inside and outside the organisation when needed.Togetherness: You’ll be able to collaborate effectively with others across TPXimpact. You’ll build strong relationships that demonstrate the importance of excellent delivery and client experience as a collective effort, rather than just focusing on your own area of expertise.About UsPeople-Powered TransformationWe're a purpose driven organisation, supporting organisations to build a better future for people, places and the planet. Combining vast experience in the public, private and third sectors and expertise in human-centred design, data, experience and technology, we’re creating sustainable solutions ready for an ever-evolving world.At the heart of TPXimpact, we’re collaborative and empathetic. We’re a team of passionate people who care deeply about the work we do and the impact we have in the world. We know that change happens through people, with people and for people. That’s why we believe in people-powered transformation.Working in close collaboration with our clients, we seek to understand their unique challenges, questioning assumptions and building in their teams the capabilities and confidence to continue learning, iterating and adapting.Benefits Include:30 days holiday + bank holidays2 volunteer days for causes that you are passionate aboutMaternity/paternity - 6 months Maternity Leave, 3 months Paternity LeaveLife assuranceEmployer pension contribution of 5%Health cash planPersonal learning and development budgetEmployee Assistance ProgrammeGreen incentive programmes including Electric Vehicle Leasing and the Cycle to Work SchemeSharing in success bonus (Non contractual)Health assessmentsAbout TPXimpact - Digital TransformationWe drive fundamental change in approaches to product and service development, delivery and technology. Our agile, multidisciplinary teams use technology, design and data to deliver better results, improving outcomes for individuals, organisations and communities.By working in the open, in partnership with our clients, we not only transform their systems and services but also build the capability of their teams, so work can continue without us in the longer term. Our focus is sustainable change, always delivered with positive impact.We are committed to having a positive impact on the clients and the communities we serve.We actively encourage applications from all genders, ethnicities, disabled people, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.Don’t meet 100% of the criteria? We still want to hear from you. Please let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr