Senior UX Designer

Gold Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking a talented Senior UX Designer for a 9-month fixed-term contract. You will work on cutting-edge software applications that impact national security, lead design teams, and ensure user-centered designs. Ideal candidates will have a strong UX portfolio and active DV clearance. The role offers flexible hybrid working arrangements and a focus on career development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Private healthcare

Career development support

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio demonstrating UX design thinking.
• Experience managing project work and mentoring.
• Solid understanding of UX practices in software development.

Responsibilities

• Design high-quality UX artefacts including wireframes and prototypes.
• Lead small teams and ensure quality delivery of design solutions.
• Facilitate workshops to drive collaboration and alignment.

Skills

UX design thinking

Communication skills

Mentoring

User-centered design

Job description

Senior UX Designer - Cyber & Intelligence

UK Citizenship Required DV Clearance Essential
9-Month FTC
Location: Hybrid with occasional travel (10%)
Clearance Required: UK Highest Level Government Clearance (DV) - Must already hold clearance
Salary Range: 50,000 - 64,000

We are looking for a talented and experienced Senior UX Designer to join a high-impact team working on cutting-edge software applications supporting national security. You will play a key role in delivering intuitive, user-centered designs for tools that collect and analyse critical data for informed decision-making in a secure environment.

This 9-month fixed-term contract offers the opportunity to lead small design teams, shape end-to-end experiences, and be a pivotal part of the product design lifecycle from ideation through to delivery.

What You'll Do

• Design high-quality UX artefacts including wireframes, prototypes, and journey maps
• Lead small teams and be accountable for quality delivery of design solutions
• Confidently present and explain design choices to stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Facilitate workshops to drive collaboration and alignment
• Work closely with Product Owners, stakeholders, and developers to ensure user needs are met
• Apply lean UX principles and agile methodologies across the project lifecycle

What We're Looking For

• A strong portfolio demonstrating UX design thinking, research, and testing methods
• Experience managing project work and mentoring other designers
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for stakeholder engagement
• Solid understanding of UX practices in a software development context
• Awareness of accessibility (WCAG 2.1) and inclusive design - or willingness to learn
• You must be a sole UK citizen with active DV clearance - this is non-negotiable

We understand that not every candidate will meet every requirement. If you feel you could be a strong fit for this role or others like it, we encourage you to apply.

Why Apply?

• Flexible hybrid working options, including compressed working with every other Friday off
• Private healthcare and health cash plans
• Holiday buy/sell options and wellbeing support
• Strong career development focus with access to mentoring and training
• Be part of work that protects national interests and supports UK security

This is your chance to contribute to meaningful projects in a secure and collaborative environment. If you're a UX professional looking to take on exciting challenges and deliver real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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