Digital content designer

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.  

About the role

As a digital content designer, you’ll be a key part of our digital product team, working at the forefront of managing and enhancing the content on our website and microsites. You’ll support the charity by providing expert advice, producing impactful web content, and ensuring our digital presence aligns with our users’ needs and strategic objectives.

Taking an insight-led approach, you’ll design content that is optimised for both user needs and organisational goals. Reporting to the digital content design manager, you’ll help establish and maintain the full content lifecycle, ensuring our digital presence is accessible, clear, and focused on helping people affected by breast cancer.

About you

You’re a user-focused content professional with experience in designing insight-led web content that meets both user needs and organisational strategy. You have a strong understanding of UX principles and know how to apply SEO strategies to enhance content visibility and performance.

You’re a proactive and enthusiastic team player who is comfortable switching between strategic thinking and hands-on delivery. You can work methodically to solve user problems, create and follow processes, and uphold governance standards, while also using your creative skills to design content, edit personal stories, and craft compelling copy.

You will ideally bring:

• Experience designing and editing content for landing pages, case studies, webforms and other digital formats
• Proficiency using a content management system (CMS)
• Proficiency using tools such as GA4, Hotjar, and MOZ to inform content decisions
• A solid understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2) and plain English best practices
• Understanding of GDS content design standards
• Exceptional editing, proofreading, and copywriting skills
• The ability to interpret data and user research to craft engaging, impactful content
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and the confidence to advocate for the user during discussions

Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.   

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date 9am onThursday 12 February 2026

Interview date Week commencing 23 February 2026

We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.