Content Designer

SLC have an exciting opportunity for a Content Designer to join the wider Customer Communications and Marketing team for a 6-month fixed-term contract. In this role you will help make things easier for people to understand and help users complete their goal by either working on a single piece of content or the end-to-end journey of a service. Your work will stretch across digital and offline channels and you will be responsible for getting the right content to a user, in the right place, and in the best format. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver services defined by user need., We'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If we offer you a job and you accept, there are some background checks we need to complete before you can start with us. This will include employment history, criminal record check, credit reference check and fraud check.

SLC are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive for all candidates and will make reasonable adjustments for those who consider themselves to have a disability or long-term condition in line with the Equality Act 2010. Our application process provides candidates with the opportunity to request reasonable adjustments but if you would like to discuss this in more detail, please email ask_recruitment@slc.co.uk. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment., * UK nationals

• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Do you have experience in Journalism?, * Robust experience in content design, writing, editing and publishing digital content across various sectors such as journalism, marketing, or communications

• Proficiency with content management systems and industry-standard tools for planning, producing, and managing content.
• Strong understanding of accessibility requirements, inclusive design principles, and the ability to write in plain language for diverse audiences
• Experience working on multiple high-profile projects simultaneously in large organisations, with knowledge of Agile project delivery in government digital projects
• Skills In using both quantitative and qualitative user data to inform content decisions, coupled with prototyping abilities to visualise content in context, Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Alongside your salary of £39,458, Student Loans Company contributes £11,430 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

You can expect more from a career with SLC. We support colleagues to unlock their potential through our Career Pathways development programme and offer an excellent benefit and rewards package that includes:

• 28 days annual leave plus 8 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 including 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 an optional dental insurance scheme
• To find out what's it's like to work at Student Loans Company click here SLC Careers

Student Loans Company is a non-profit making Government-owned organisation to provide loans and grants to students in universities and colleges in the UK. Since 1989, we have enabled our customers to invest in their futures by delivering secure, accurate and efficient assessment, payment and repayment services. Our Values Culture is at the heart of everything we do at SLC and we are guided by our five values which help make SLC a great place to work: * Honesty: We act with integrity and transparency, sharing information openly and addressing challenges with courage. * Empowerment: We enable people to take initiative, make impactful decisions, and continuously learn and grow. * Accountability: We deliver on commitments, own our successes and mistakes, and strive for quality outcomes. * Respect: We value diverse perspectives, actively listen, and create an inclusive environment where everyone belongs. * Trust: We collaborate across teams, build dependable relationships, and work as one to deliver for our customers. These values are more than words-they guide our decisions, shape our collaborations, and strengthen our impact on the students we serve.