Interaction Designer - Telford - 6 Months+

Octopus Computer Associates; Telford; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Octopus Computer Associates in the UK is seeking an Interaction Designer for the Government Gateway programme in Telford, with a flexible location and a 6+ month contract at a daily rate of £437 inside IR35. The role focuses on building user-centred service flows and rapid prototyping.

You will work in an agile, multidisciplinary team with user researchers, content designers, and product managers to ensure accessible, effective public services.

Qualifications

• Evidence-based design using user research and data to validate design choices.
• Collaborate with non-technical stakeholders to communicate design value.
• Rapid prototyping and testing of wireframes and flows.
• Iterate designs as user needs or constraints evolve.

Responsibilities

• Build service flows grounded in user needs and government outcomes.
• Create wireframes, user flows and digital prototypes for reviews.
• Ensure accessibility and inclusion across public sector guidelines.
• Work in agile, multidisciplinary teams with researchers, content designers and PMs.

Skills

Evidence-Based Design

Designing Together

Iterative Design

User-Centred Design

Job description

Interaction Designer - Telford - 6 months+/RATE: £437 per day inside IR35

One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for an Interaction Designer.

Please find some details below:

Clearance Required: BPSS
Location: Telford, but location is flexible

Description:

Interaction Designer - Government Gateway (supporting all teams).

We are looking for a Interaction Designer to support work on the Government Gateway programme - mainly supporting SCP, EACD/RATE and FRAUD PREVENTION CENTRE.

Key Responsibilities

• User-Centred Design: Build service flows based on real evidence of user needs and government outcomes.
• Prototyping & Testing: Create wireframes, user flows, and digital prototypes.
• Accessibility & Inclusion: Ensure designs meet strict public sector accessibility regulations and work for everyone, regardless of digital skills.
• Collaborative Delivery: Work in agile, multidisciplinary teams alongside user researchers, content designers, and product managers.

Core Skills Required

• Evidence-Based Design: Using research and data analytics to test design hypotheses.
• Designing Together : Collaborating openly and communicating the value of good design to non-technical stakeholders.
• Iterative Design: Improving and adapting designs rapidly as new user needs or technical constraints emerge