Design and build digital services for Defra
Use this manual to build consistent, usable services that put people and the environment first.
How to do things in Defra
Use common approaches and meet standards.
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Service assessments
Understand and meet the GOV.UK Service Standard for Defra services.
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Accessibility
Meet accessibility standards and regulations for Defra services.
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Security
Establish security risks, threats and legal responsibilities.
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Sustainability
Design low-carbon services and meet sustainability standards.
Your role at Defra
We are working on guidance for all roles in digital teams.
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Architecture and development
Architect, build and deploy Defra services.
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Business analysis
Analyse business problems and recommend solutions.
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Content design
Plan, write and manage content for Defra services.
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Design
Guidance for Service and Interaction Designers at Defra.
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Product and delivery
Lead the vision, roadmap and day-to-day delivery of services.
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Quality assurance
Check services work, are accessible and meet standards.
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User research
Find out what users need and how services perform.
Get involved
Help improve the Digital Service Manual.
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Add guidance, examples and ways of working that would help other Defra teams.
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Join research sessions so we can make the manual more useful for people in Defra.