User Experience (UX) Designer - Public Sector

Sanderson Government & Defence; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital consultancy in the UK is seeking a User Experience Designer (SC Eligible) to join their team. This permanent role involves working in agile teams to design user-centred digital services, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards. Key responsibilities include conducting user research, designing user-friendly products, and facilitating workshops. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in user-centred design and experience with GDS standards. A flexible working culture with extensive training opportunities is offered.

Benefits

Access to extensive training and certifications

Opportunities for career growth

Inclusive working culture

Regular team events

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.

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.

Skills

User-centred design

GDS standards

Accessibility testing

Figma

Agile delivery

Tools

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Adobe XD

Sketch

InVision

Axure

Job description

User Experience Designer (SC Eligible)

Location: UK (Hybrid, with occasional travel to client sites)

Type: Permanent

Salary: £35,000 - £55,000 + Benefits

Clearance: SC clearance or eligibility required

Join a dynamic digital consultancy team focused on user-centred design and impactful digital transformation across public and private sectors. Previous experience working to GDS standards is a mandatory requirement for this role.

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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