Senior UX Designer

BGL Insurance; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a UX Designer to create intuitive web and app experiences. The role involves championing design thinking, collaborating across teams, and mentoring junior designers. Candidates should have a strong portfolio in user-centered design and a passion for improving user experiences.

Benefits

Competitive salary and hybrid working

Generous holiday allowance

Private healthcare

Electric car scheme

Paid development days

Wellbeing and CSR days

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio showcasing mobile-first and app design projects.
• Experience in presenting work and design thinking.
• Ability to define strategic UX direction.

Responsibilities

• Championing a shift in design thinking for mobile app experiences.
• Delivering and presenting validated designs to stakeholders.
• Mentoring junior designers and advocating for users.

Skills

User-centered design

Communication

Collaboration

Mentoring

Data-driven approach

Job description

At Compare the Market, our purpose is to make great financial decision-making easy for everyone, and that drives us every day. We are on a mission to create an automated quoting engine with a simple experience, wrapped in a brand everyone loves! We aim to change lives by making it easy to switch and save money, which is why good things happen when you meerkat.

We’d love you to be part of our journey.

We’re looking for a UX Designer who lives and breathes intuitive, impactful design. In this role, you’ll shape web and app experiences that delight users and make their journeys effortless. You’ll bring design thinking to life across the company, putting the customer at the center of everything we do.

Some of the great things you’ll be doing:

1. Championing a shift in design thinking, focusing on mobile app experiences and beyond.
2. Delivering and presenting well-defined, clearly communicated, and validated designs to stakeholders at all levels.
3. Using data, customer insights, and creativity to solve real problems with elegant solutions.
4. Defining strategic UX direction while crafting intuitive UI and interactions.
5. Mentoring and supporting junior designers and acting as a trusted voice within the team.
6. Advocating for our users across the business, keeping both the customer and the team in mind.
7. Collaborating effectively with colleagues in product, engineering, and across functions in Peterborough, London, and beyond.
8. Giving and receiving feedback openly to continually raise the bar.
9. Driving awareness and adoption of UX tools and services to embed user thinking across the business.

What we’d love to see from you:

1. Experience in user-centered design, with a strong portfolio showcasing mobile-first and app design projects.
2. The ability to confidently present your work and the thinking behind it.
3. A strategic mind coupled with hands-on design skills—someone who can think big but also focus on details.
4. Strong communication and collaboration skills—you’re a team player.
5. A passion for mentoring others and growing the UX craft across the business.
6. A curious, data-driven approach, always seeking ways to improve and evolve your designs.

Everyone is welcome.

We foster a culture of creativity, passion, constant improvement, and celebration of wins. We are an inclusive workplace where employees can bring their authentic selves. Everyone is welcome. Be you.

This means we’re eager to hear from people with diverse skills, experiences, and ideas. You don’t need to tick all the boxes—just tell us what makes you great for this role.

Our people bring our purpose to life.

We champion a culture of innovation and challenge. There’s something for everyone. We’re a place of opportunity, offering tools and autonomy to drive your career, supported by talented colleagues.

And our benefits include:

• Competitive salary and hybrid working.
• Generous holiday allowance and private healthcare.
• An electric car scheme, paid development, wellbeing, and CSR days.

We are committed to equal opportunities. If you require adjustments during the application process, please let us know. We will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.