UX Designer SC Cleared

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy seeks a passionate UX Designer with active SC clearance for a full-time, permanent role offering remote-first working with occasional client site travel. The position requires expertise in GDS standards and a collaborative approach to create user-centered digital services, enhancing inclusivity and accessibility.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience applying GDS standards and design principles.
• Active SC clearance required.
• Previous work in agile, user-centred environments.

Responsibilities

• Apply human-centred design approaches across service delivery phases.
• Collaborate with researchers and other designers to shape user insights.
• Produce UX assets such as personas and journey maps.

Skills

GDS standards

Human-centred design

Usability testing

Prototyping

Strong communication skills

Tools

Figma

Axure

Adobe XD

Sketch

Job description

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A well-established technology consultancy is looking to hire a UX Designer with active SC clearance for a full-time, permanent position. This role is a great fit for individuals passionate about creating user-first digital services in agile environments.

Location: Remote-first, with occasional client site travel

Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum + benefits

Clearance: SC Clearance required

Essential: Experience with GDS standards and prototyping toolkit

Role Overview

We're seeking a user experience designer who can take ownership of the design lifecycle from discovery through to delivery. You’ll be working alongside multidisciplinary teams to translate complex requirements into clear and usable experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply human-centred design approaches across service delivery phases
• Collaborate with researchers and other designers to shape and act on user insights
• Present and defend design decisions based on user research and usability testing
• Produce UX assets such as personas, journey maps, interactive prototypes, and wireframes
• Develop digital and paper-based prototypes quickly to test ideas
• Contribute to inclusive design practices that meet accessibility standards

Required Skills and Experience

• Active SC (Security Check) clearance
• Hands-on experience applying Government Digital Service standards and design principles
• Familiarity with GDS prototyping toolkit
• Proficiency with industry-standard design software (e.g., Figma, Axure, Adobe XD, Sketch)
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Previous work in agile, user-centred environments

If you're passionate about creating inclusive, well-crafted digital experiences in the public sector and hold active SC clearance, we'd love to hear from you.