User Experience Manager

DiverseJobsMatter; England; Hybrid; GBP 39,601 - 48,402; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the digital space is seeking an experienced User Experience Manager. This role involves managing a design team and overseeing the digital design process to create impactful user experiences. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, expertise in design tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, and a commitment to user-centered design principles. This position offers a hybrid working model based in the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing and leading a design team.
• Strong understanding of user-centred design principles and accessibility compliance.
• Demonstrated experience delivering digital designs across web and mobile platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of designers, providing guidance, support, and mentoring.
• Oversee the creation of high-quality digital designs for both web and mobile platforms.
• Conduct and oversee user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing.

Skills

Leadership

User-centred design principles

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Communication skills

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

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Base pay range

Role: UX/UI Manager

Salary: £44,002 per annum

Contract Type: Full-time

Role Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced and creative UX/UI Manager to join their Digital Experience Team. This role will oversee the end-to-end digital design process, ensuring that user needs and organisational goals are met across all digital platforms.

The successful candidate will manage and mentor a small design team while collaborating with cross-functional colleagues to deliver seamless and impactful digital experiences for key audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of designers, providing guidance, support, and mentoring.
• Oversee the creation of high-quality digital designs for both web and mobile platforms.
• Manage the full design lifecycle, from research, wireframing, and prototyping to final UI implementation.
• Conduct and oversee user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure designs are aligned with brand, strategy, and accessibility standards.
• Champion user-centred design principles and accessibility best practices across digital projects.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be an experienced design professional with strong leadership and technical skills. Key requirements include:

• Proven experience managing and leading a design team.
• Expertise in design tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong understanding of user-centred design principles and accessibility compliance.
• Demonstrated experience delivering digital designs across web and mobile platforms.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Ability to mentor, inspire, and develop team members.

Additional Information

• This role is eligible for hybrid working, with time split between a designated office and home working, as agreed with the line manager.
• Applicants must be committed to the organisation’s faith-based ethos. Participation in prayer, reflection, and other spiritual practices forms an integral part of organisational life.
• The recruitment process will include safeguarding checks and screening against relevant databases.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our client is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design and Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting