User Experience Designer (SC Eligible)

Sanderson Government & Defence; City Of London; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital consultancy is seeking a UX Designer to work in agile teams focused on user-centred design. You will be responsible for conducting user research, developing accessible digital products, and collaborating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in user-centred design and experience in agile methodologies. This role offers opportunities for career growth and a supportive, inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Extensive training and certifications

Opportunities for career growth

Inclusive and flexible working culture

Regular team events and social activities

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in user-centred design across the full lifecycle.
• Experience with GDS standards and inclusive design practices.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to lead design work and collaborate across teams.
• Experience with accessibility testing and assistive technologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research and translate insights into design solutions.
• Design accessible, user-friendly digital products and services.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, personas, and service maps.
• Facilitate workshops and present design concepts to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with accessibility standards.

Skills

User-centred design

Agile project management

Accessibility standards

Collaboration

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

InVision

Axure

Job description

Join a dynamic digital consultancy team focused on user‑centred design and impactful digital transformation across public and private sectors.

Role Overview

As a UX Designer, you'll work in agile, multidisciplinary teams to design accessible, user‑focused digital services. You'll apply inclusive design principles, collaborate with stakeholders, and create intuitive experiences that meet user needs and business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct user research and translate insights into design solutions.
• Design accessible, user‑friendly digital products and services.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, personas, and service maps.
• Facilitate workshops and present design concepts to stakeholders.
• Apply iterative design methods and agile delivery practices.
• Use tools like Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, and Axure.
• Build and test interactive prototypes using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Ensure compliance with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG).

What You’ll Bring

• Strong foundation in user‑centred design across the full lifecycle.
• Experience with GDS standards and inclusive design practices.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Proven ability to lead design work and collaborate across teams.
• Experience with accessibility testing and assistive technologies.
• Familiarity with accessibility certifications (e.g., CPACC, WAS, CPWA) is a plus.

Why Join?

• Work on high‑impact digital transformation projects.
• Access to extensive training and certifications in design, tech, and agile delivery.
• Opportunities for career growth, internal initiatives, and thought leadership.
• Inclusive, flexible working culture with a strong focus on wellbeing.
• Regular team events, knowledge‑sharing sessions, and social activities.

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.

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