UX Designer SC Cleared

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

Job summary

A well-established technology consultancy is seeking a UX Designer with active SC clearance to enhance user-first digital services in agile environments. This remote-first role requires expertise in GDS standards, showcasing design skills and the ability to collaborate across teams for significant public sector projects.

Qualifications

• Active SC clearance required.
• Experience with Government Digital Service standards and design principles.
• Hands-on experience applying human-centred design.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the design lifecycle from discovery to delivery.
• Collaborate with researchers to shape user insights.
• Produce UX assets such as wireframes and journey maps.

Skills

User-Centred Design

Communication

Agile Methodology

Prototyping

Tools

Figma

Adobe XD

Axure

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.