Job Specifications
User Experience Designer (SC Eligible)
Location:UK (Hybrid, with occasional travel to client sites)
Type:Permanent
Salary:£35,000 - £55,000 + BenefitsClearance:SC clearance or eligibility required
Join a dynamic digital consultancy team focused on user-centred design and impactful digital transformation across public and private sectors. Previous experience working to GDS standards is a mandatory requirement for this role.
Role Overview
As a UX Designer, you'll work in agile, multidisciplinary teams to design accessible, user-focused digital services. You'll apply inclusive design principles, collaborate with stakeholders, and create intuitive experiences that meet user needs and business goals.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct user research and translate insights into design solutions.
Design accessible, user-friendly digital products and services.
Create wireframes, prototypes, personas, and service maps.
Facilitate workshops and present design concepts to stakeholders.
Apply iterative design methods and agile delivery practices.
Use tools like Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, and Axure.
Build and test interactive prototypes using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Ensure compliance with accessibility standards (eg, WCAG).
What You'll Bring
Strong foundation in user-centred design across the full lifecycle.
Experience with GDS standards and inclusive design practices.
Ability to communicate complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences.
Proven ability to lead design work and collaborate across teams.
Experience with accessibility testing and assistive technologies.
Familiarity with accessibility certifications (eg, CPACC, WAS, CPWA) is a plus.
Why Join?
Work on high-impact digital transformation projects.
Access to extensive training and certifications in design, tech, and agile delivery.
Opportunities for career growth, internal initiatives, and thought leadership.
Inclusive, flexible working culture with a strong focus on wellbeing.
Regular team events, knowledge-sharing sessions, and social activities.
Reasonable Adjustments:
Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.
If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason,please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
About the Company
Sanderson Government & Defence was established over 20 years ago as a bespoke solution to a unique talent problem: sourcing and placing high-calibre professional talent to work within the UK government and defence sector.
MISSION
We provide talent solutions for the UK government and their critical supply chains, including: Ministry of Defence and areas of National Security; Central Government and Arm’s Length Bodies; National Policing and Justice; and the broader Public Sector.
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