UX Designer SC Cleared

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

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy is seeking a passionate UX Designer with active SC clearance for a permanent, full-time position. This remote-first role involves creating user-focused digital services in agile environments, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and applying GDS standards.

Benefits

Benefits package

Opportunities for client site travel

Qualifications

• Active SC clearance required.
• Experience with Government Digital Service standards is essential.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design software required.

Responsibilities

• Own design lifecycle from discovery to delivery.
• Produce UX assets like prototypes and wireframes.
• Collaborate with teams to translate complex requirements.

Skills

GDS standards

Prototyping toolkit

User experience design

Human-centered design

Communication

Agile methodologies

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.