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British Heart Foundation

Expired
  • On-site
  • £37,000 – £40,500/year

Posted October 7, 2026 · Closes October 14, 2026

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Digital Content Designer Jobs in London | British Heart Foundation

About British Heart Foundation

British Heart Foundation (BHF) is the UK’s leading heart charity, funding groundbreaking scientific research into cardiovascular disease and working towards a world where everyone can have a healthier heart for longer. The organisation brings together people across research, fundraising, marketing, technology, retail, and other specialist areas to support its life-saving mission.

Role Overview

As a Digital Content Designer, the successful candidate will join British Heart Foundation’s Digital Content & Journeys team and help create accessible, engaging, and high-performing digital experiences. The role focuses on understanding audience needs and creating content that connects people with valuable information, support, and opportunities.

The position involves taking content from concept through to publication while applying accessibility standards, SEO best practices, audience insight, and performance data. The Digital Content Designer will also contribute to the BHF Content Review Cycle and upcoming CMS migration programme, working closely with content, UX, data, technology, and customer journey teams.

Key Responsibilities as Digital Content Designer

  • Create and improve digital content based on audience and customer needs
  • Take content from concept through to publication
  • Apply content design principles, accessibility standards, usability practices, and SEO best practices
  • Develop accessible and engaging digital experiences
  • Use audience insight and performance data to improve content and user outcomes
  • Identify opportunities to optimise customer journeys and improve content discoverability
  • Ensure digital content is useful, relevant, evidence-based, and user-centred
  • Contribute to the BHF Content Review Cycle
  • Support the organisation’s upcoming CMS migration programme
  • Work collaboratively with content, UX, data, technology, and customer journey teams
  • Collaborate with designers, subject matter experts, and multidisciplinary teams
  • Make evidence-based recommendations and communicate them effectively to stakeholders
  • Support continuous improvement across BHF’s digital experience

Working Pattern & Pay

  • Location: Hybrid – London office and home
  • Salary: £37,000–£40,500 per annum + benefits
  • Hours: 35 hours per week
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working arrangement: Hybrid, with at least one day per week in the London office
  • Closing date: 14 October 2026
  • Interview process: Two stages, with the first interview held via Microsoft Teams and the second in person at the London office

Start Your Career With British Heart Foundation

Joining British Heart Foundation gives the successful candidate an opportunity to use digital content and design expertise for a meaningful purpose. The Digital Content Designer role combines content design, accessibility, SEO, user experience, analytics, and digital optimisation to help people access information and support.

BHF is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people feel respected and valued. The organisation also supports professional growth and continuous learning, helping colleagues develop their skills while contributing to its mission.

Apply Now

Apply for the Digital Content Designer position with British Heart Foundation in London and use digital content expertise to create accessible, engaging experiences that help support the organisation’s mission of improving heart health.

Requirements

  • Experience working in digital content, content design, or a similar role Strong experience writing and editing content for the web Excellent understanding of content design principles and usability Strong knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive content practices Good understanding of SEO best practices Experience using CMS platforms such as Sitecore and/or Optimizely Ability to use analytics, audience insight, and performance data to inform content decisions Experience with tools such as GA4, Siteimprove, and SEMrush Working knowledge of HTML at an editorial level Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to explain recommendations and influence stakeholders Experience collaborating with designers, subject matter experts, and multidisciplinary teams A curious, collaborative, and continuous-improvement mindset

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package Opportunities for personal and professional development Continuous learning opportunities Flexible working arrangements Wellbeing support Inclusive and supportive working environment Opportunities to contribute to meaningful work supporting BHF’s life-saving mission

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