AMS PSR

On behalf of Defra, we are looking for a HR Policy Content Designer (Inside IR35) until end of March 2026 contract based REMOTELY.

In the Defra group, we deal with a vast range of issues that profoundly impact on people’s lives. We are responsible for England’s environment, our countryside and rural economy, the food and farming sectors and have lead responsibility for protection from a wide range of natural threats and hazards. We have developed a set of three strategic objectives covering our policy outcomes and corporate objectives. These objectives help us to deliver our ambitious vision to build our green and healthy future and provide a framework for all the important work we carry out.

Our objectives are:

• To pass on to the next generation a natural environment protected and enhanced for the future. 
• To lead the world in food, farming, and fisheries with a sustainable model of food production. 
• To be an outstanding organisation focused on making a difference, with world class delivery capability.
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Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs www.gov.uk. 

25 Year Environment Plan - GOV.UK www.gov.uk .

As a HR Policy Content Designer, your main responsibilities will be:

• Lead the redesign and rewriting of recruitment policies and guidance at pace. Ensure policies and guidance are clear, user-focused, accessible and aligned with organisational priorities and compliance requirements. 
• Work closely with HR senior leaders, recruitment teams, HR policy teams and technical experts (ie, those in our Data, Digital and Technology directorate) to interpret customer feedback and translate it into practical, accessible policies and guidance. 
• Design and deliver content that meets user needs, applying content design principles and plain language standards to improve clarity and usability. 
• Develop and maintain a clear plan for policy and guidance redesign work, including interim deliverables to demonstrate progress within agreed timelines. 
• Capture and document decisions, feedback, and actions to support governance and programme delivery. 
• Act as an advocate for user-centred policy design, supporting communication and engagement across HR and with wider stakeholders. 

Essential:

• Proven experience in content design, policy writing, or service design within HR or similar functions. 
• Strong understanding of recruitment processes, compliance requirements, and best practice. 
• Ability to interpret and apply user research and feedback to shape policy and guidance. 
• Skilled in translating complex policy requirements into clear, accessible content. 
• Comfortable working in ambiguity and delivering at pace within a structured programme environment. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on clarity and usability. 
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work across teams and functions. 
• Familiarity with programme and project delivery environments, including governance and milestone tracking. 

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Defra guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".