SC Cleared UX Designer (GDS)

Sanderson Government & Defence; City Of London; Remote; GBP 72,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson Government & Defence is seeking an SC Cleared UX Designer (GDS) to contribute to a high-profile government digital transformation programme. You will design and deliver user-centred services that meet GDS standards and provide excellent user experiences.

Working within a multidisciplinary Agile team, you will create user journeys, wireframes and prototypes, conduct user research, and collaborate with researchers, designers, product managers and developers.

Qualifications

• Experience as a UX Designer on GDS/public sector digital programmes.
• Strong understanding of the GDS Service Manual and service assessments.
• Expertise in user-centred design methodologies.
• Experience using design and prototyping tools such as Figma.
• Strong knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working within Agile multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead UX design activities across complex digital services and products.
• Create user journeys, wireframes, prototypes and interaction designs.
• Conduct and interpret user research to inform design decisions.
• Collaborate with User Researchers, Service Designers, Product Managers, Developers and Content Designers.
• Ensure services meet GDS standards, accessibility requirements and user needs.
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions.
• Support iterative design through testing, feedback and continuous improvement.

Skills

UX design

GDS standards

Agile teams

Stakeholder management

Tools

Figma

Job description

SC Cleared UX Designer (GDS)

£450 per day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella) | 6 Month Contract | Mainly Remote

We're looking for an experienced SC Cleared UX Designer to join a high-profile government digital transformation programme. Working within a multidisciplinary Agile team, you'll help design and deliver user-centred digital services that meet GDS standards and provide excellent user experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead UX design activities across complex digital services and products.
• Create user journeys, wireframes, prototypes and interaction designs.
• Conduct and interpret user research to inform design decisions.
• Collaborate with User Researchers, Service Designers, Product Managers, Developers and Content Designers.
• Ensure services meet GDS standards, accessibility requirements and user needs.
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions.
• Support iterative design through testing, feedback and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a UX Designer on GDS/public sector digital programmes.
• Strong understanding of the GDS Service Manual and service assessments.
• Expertise in user-centred design methodologies.
• Experience using design and prototyping tools such as Figma.
• Strong knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working within Agile multidisciplinary teams.

Mandatory Requirements

• Active SC Clearance is essential.
• Minimum 5 years' continuous UK residency.
• Ability to attend occasional client site visits in London or Manchester.
• UK-based.

Contract Details

• Role: SC Cleared UX Designer
• Rate: £450 per day
• Duration: 6 Months
• IR35 Status: Inside IR35 (via Umbrella)
• Location: Mainly Remote
• Travel: Occasional client site visits to London or Manchester
• Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required

Reasonable Adjustments

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.