UX Designer SC Cleared

JR United Kingdom; Dartford; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established technology consultancy is looking to hire a UX Designer with active SC clearance for a full-time position. This role emphasizes creating user-first digital services within agile environments. The designer will be responsible for the entire design process and produce various UX assets, ensuring inclusion and accessibility in public sector projects.

Qualifications

• Active SC (Security Check) clearance required.
• Experience with Government Digital Service standards.
• Previous work in agile, user-centred environments.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the design lifecycle from discovery to delivery.
• Apply human-centred design approaches across service delivery phases.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to translate complex requirements.

Skills

User experience design

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Human-centred design

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.