User Experience Designer

Senior UX Designer – Contract£425 per day – Inside IR35Fully remote (UK-based)Must be a British citizen – SC clearance required (bonus if you already hold SC or have worked on central government projects)

Want to shape digital services that make a real difference to millions of UK citizens?

We’re looking for a Senior / Lead UX Designer with strong user research skills to join a high-profile UK government programme. You’ll design inclusive, intuitive digital experiences—backed by evidence from real users—that help transform how government services are delivered.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead UX projects from discovery through delivery, aligning design outcomes with business goals and user needs
• Create user journeys, information architecture, wireframes and prototypes using tools such as Figma, Miro and Dovetail
• Plan and facilitate workshops to gather insights, define problems and shape design direction
• Conduct or guide user research—running usability tests, interviews and surveys—then synthesise insights into clear, actionable recommendations
• Present your work to senior stakeholders and collaborate with developers, product owners and researchers to create seamless, end-to-end experiences
• Mentor junior designers and help to grow best practices in UX across the team

What we’re looking for

• Significant UX design experience across complex digital projects or multiple sectors
• Ability to lead projects independently while balancing strategic thinking with attention to detail
• Strong communicator who can engage senior leaders and technical teams and bring research stories to life
• Confident running workshops, managing stakeholders and working in agile, iterative environments
• Comfortable balancing user needs with organisational and technical constraints

Nice to have

• Existing SC clearance or experience working on central government projects
• Familiarity with GDS service standards, accessibility best practice or analytics
• Extra skills in content design, interaction design or data analysis

Interested? Apply now with your CV and portfolio to be considered