Senior Inclusive UX Writer - Contract at AJ Bell

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

450.0

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

UX Writing, Content Design, Accessibility, GOV.UK Content Design Principles, Clear Content, Concise Content, Inclusive Content, Regulated Services Content, User Vocabulary, Comprehension, Content Testing, Information Hierarchy, Tone And Voice, Clarity, Readability, Agile

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Job Description Senior Inclusive UX Writer – 6 month Contract (Immediate Start) – outside IR35 We’re looking for a Senior Inclusive UX Writer to help design clear, accessible and trustworthy digital experiences. In our teams, content is part of the design process. Words and interactions are designed together to help users understand what they need to do and complete tasks with confidence. You’ll work closely with UX designers, product managers and stakeholders to shape user journeys, define messaging and ensure content is clear, inclusive and easy to understand. What you’ll do Design clear, inclusive and accessible UX content across our direct to customer app Work closely with UX designers and product managers to shape journeys and interactions Create content and micro copy for: user journeys and task flows navigation and interface labels guidance and feature explanations error messages and system feedback Define clear user intent and messaging within product experiences Ensure content meets GOV.UK content design and accessibility standards Work within regulated and compliance-led environments Test content with users to ensure clarity, comprehension and trust Contribute to product naming, feature explanations and value propositions Participate in agile ceremonies and cross-functional collaboration Plan and manage your own workload and priorities How we work: UX writers are involved from the beginning of the design process. You will help define journeys, flows and messaging alongside designers and product teams. Our goal is to ensure there is no mismatch between how something looks and how it reads, because both together define the user experience. What you’ll bring: We’re looking for someone who understands how language, structure and design work together to support user understanding. Key skills include: Strong experience in UX writing or content design for digital products Experience working or following GOV.UK content design principles Strong ability to write clear, concise and inclusive content Experience designing content for complex or regulated services Understanding of user vocabulary and comprehension Ability to write for different emotional states and user needs Experience testing and validating content with users Strong understanding of: information hierarchy tone and voice clarity and readability emphasis and visual messaging in interfaces Experience working in cross-functional product teams Comfortable working in agile environments Up to £450 Day Rate This is a day rate contract for an initial 6-month term. We need someone who can make an impact from day one, so immediate availability is ideal. About Us: AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 644,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £103.3 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures. Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company. Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1,500 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For’ for six consecutive years and in 2025 named a Great Place to Work®. At AJ Bell you can expect a friendly working environment with a strong sense of teamwork, we have a great sense of pride in what we do, and this is reflected in our guiding principles. Hybrid working At AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That's why we offer a hybrid working model, where you’ll spend a minimum of 50% of your working time per month in the office. For new team members, an initial period will be full-time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues. AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need. If you like the sound of the above, or just want to know more about the company and the role, we'd love to speak to you. Business Areas: Marketing Location: Manchester or London Department: Marketing (AJBL)

Responsibilities

The Senior Inclusive UX Writer will design clear, inclusive, and accessible UX content across the direct-to-customer app, collaborating closely with UX designers and product managers to shape journeys and define messaging. Responsibilities include creating microcopy for various interface elements, ensuring content meets accessibility standards, and contributing to product naming and value propositions.