UX Designer SC Cleared

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

Job summary

An established technology consultancy is seeking a passionate UX Designer to create user-first digital services. This full-time, permanent role offers the opportunity to work in agile environments, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to translate complex requirements into clear, usable experiences. With a focus on inclusive design and accessibility, you will take ownership of the design lifecycle, producing essential UX assets and testing ideas through rapid prototyping. If you hold active SC clearance and are dedicated to crafting well-designed digital experiences in the public sector, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with GDS standards and design principles.
• Hands-on experience in user-centred design.

Responsibilities

• Apply human-centred design approaches across service delivery phases.
• Produce UX assets like personas, journey maps, and wireframes.

Skills

GDS standards

Prototyping toolkit

User experience design

Agile methodologies

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.