Senior UX Designer – Contract £425 per day – Inside IR35 Fully 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 doingLead UX projects from discovery through delivery, aligning design outcomes with business goals and user needsCreate user journeys, information architecture, wireframes and prototypes using tools such as Figma, Miro and DovetailPlan and facilitate workshops to gather insights, define problems and shape design directionConduct or guide user research—running usability tests, interviews and surveys—then synthesise insights into clear, actionable recommendationsPresent your work to senior stakeholders and collaborate with developers, product owners and researchers to create seamless, end-to-end experiencesMentor junior designers and help to grow best practices in UX across the teamWhat we’re looking forSignificant UX design experience across complex digital projects or multiple sectorsAbility to lead projects independently while balancing strategic thinking with attention to detailStrong communicator who can engage senior leaders and technical teams and bring research stories to lifeConfident running workshops, managing stakeholders and working in agile, iterative environmentsComfortable balancing user needs with organisational and technical constraintsNice to haveExisting SC clearance or experience working on central government projectsFamiliarity with GDS service standards, accessibility best practice or analyticsExtra skills in content design, interaction design or data analysisInterested? Apply now with your CV and portfolio to be considered
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User Experience Designer