Companies House
Content Designer (Cardiff or Edinburgh)
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Job Description
Are you highly skilled in writing clear, concise content for online audiences?
We’re looking for someone to write content for our digital services, using plain English to make complex processes and information easy to understand. The role involves creating and improving content across the end-to-end journey of a service, to help create a seamless and consistent experience for our users.
Content designers use straightforward language and design to help people get the information they need, in the way they need it. They make sure it’s easy to find, use and understand. They use research and data to make the right content decisions, and make sure content is accessible and consistent with Companies House and GOV.UK standards.
Why Join Us?
Here’s what you’ll enjoy:
- 30 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + 1 privilege day
- Civil Service Pension with an average 28% employer contribution (worth £12,434 for this role!)
- Equality, diversity & inclusion at the heart of everything we do
- Flexible and mobile working for a great work-life balance
- Wellbeing first – Investors in People Platinum accreditation
- Financial advice & support
- Seasonal flu jabs
- Recognition schemes
- Generous family leave – maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental
- Career development & progression opportunities
- Inclusive colleague networks
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Staff discounts
- Holiday play scheme for children
- 3 days paid volunteering leave
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Join our Outreach team for an informal, drop-in 'find out more' session.
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- Tuesday 15th September at 12:30
It’s a relaxed session with cameras and microphones switched off.
Can’t make the session? Email our Outreach on: outreachinnovationteam@companieshouse.gov.uk for a copy of the slides.
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Click 'Apply Now' to be taken to our main advert Civil Service Jobs where you can see more details regarding the role, the incredible benefits we have to offer and what it's like to work in Companies House.
If you have any questions about the role or process, please reach out to tarnold@companieshouse.gov.uk.
This role closes on Sunday 27th September 2026 at 23.55pm.
Please note:
- Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign.
- You will be based at either our Cardiff or Edinburgh office where you will be expected to attend on a regular basis.
- This role is offered on a full-time basis of 37 hours per week across 5 days. Flexible working options are available, including compressed hours or part-time working for a minimum of 29 hours per week over 4 days.
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