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Service Designer
Damia Group Ltd
England
Fully remote
Mid - Senior
£450/day - £550/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Service Designer - Remote - April start date - 3 months rolling - Circa £500 per day outside ir35

Please note: Due to the nature of the project, successful applicants will be required to be SC cleared prior to appointment.

My client is a global leading IT consultancy. They are on the hunt for a Service Designer with proven Government Digital Service (GDS) experience.

Key Skills and ‘must have’ experience:

  • Experience of GDS/Government Digital services
  • Thorough knowledge of design thinking and user-centred design
  • Experience leading service design projects with clients delivering outcomes, not just outputs
  • Experience producing high-quality service design and user experience artefacts such as personas, user journeys, prototypes, and blueprints.
  • An ability to synthesise user insights, market data and global trends - and turning them into great user experiences
  • Collaborative mindset to work with clients and developers to bring designs to life, balancing user needs, business requirements and technical constraints
  • Ability to engage in usability testing to continuously iterate ideas and designs
  • Keen interest in UX design best practices and trends, and how to incorporate these into deliverables
  • Experience running workshops with our clients and present deliverables to senior stakeholders

Service Designer - Remote - April start date - 3 months rolling - Circa £500 per day outside ir35

Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.

SC Cleared Interaction Designer (Mid-Senior)
Sanderson Government and Defence
London
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£500/day - £540/day
RECENTLY POSTED

SC Cleared Interaction Designer (Mid-Senior) - Central Government (Contract)
Duration: ASAP start for an initial 6 months
Rate: Up To £540 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: Remote working with occasional onsite attendance
Clearance: UKSV SC (active)

We are seeking a mid-senior level SC Cleared Interaction Designer to support a UK Central Government department on a complex digital delivery programme. This Inside IR35 role requires a confident practitioner who can lead interaction design work, contribute to strategic decision-making, and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary agile teams.

The Role

You will be responsible for designing intuitive, accessible, and user-centred interactions across one or more digital services. Working closely with user researchers, service designers, developers, and product managers, you will help shape solutions that meet user needs and align with GDS standards.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Designing user-centred interactions across complex digital services
  • Producing wireframes, prototypes, and interaction flows at varying levels of fidelity
  • Applying GDS standards, design patterns, and accessibility best practice (WCAG)
  • Collaborating with user researchers to iterate designs based on evidence and insight
  • Working closely with developers to ensure high-quality implementation of designs
  • Facilitating design workshops and contributing to design critiques
  • Supporting services through discovery, alpha, beta, and live phases
  • Clearly documenting and communicating design decisions to stakeholders

About You

Essential experience:

  • Active UKSV SC clearance
  • Proven experience as an Interaction Designer at mid-senior level
  • Experience delivering digital services within UK Central Government or similarly regulated environments
  • Strong understanding of GDS standards and the GOV.UK Design System
  • Experience working in agile, multidisciplinary delivery teams
  • Confidence engaging and influencing senior stakeholders
  • Comfortable working remotely with occasional onsite attendance

Nice to Have:

  • Experience mentoring or supporting junior designers
  • Strong prototyping skills using tools such as Figma
  • Experience designing for complex user journeys or transactional services
  • Familiarity with accessibility testing and inclusive design practices

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.

UX Designer
Jonathan Lee Recruitment
Warwick
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£27/hour
RECENTLY POSTED

UX Designer £27.30/hr umbrella rate

Do you have proven experience designing user interfaces through a human-centred design process, ideally in embedded systems Are you ready to take your career to the next level with an exciting opportunity in the automotive industry? This UX Designer role offers a chance to contribute to innovative projects, shaping the future of vehicle interaction systems. Working within a hybrid environment, you’ll be part of a dynamic team where creativity meets cutting-edge technology, making every day an inspiring challenge. With a competitive umbrella rate of £27.30/hr, this role is perfect for individuals passionate about user-centred design and delivering exceptional digital experiences.

What You Will Do:

  • Design user interfaces for in-vehicle systems, ensuring they are intuitive and aligned with usability standards.

  • Translate complex requirements into clear and testable interaction concepts using Figma and prototyping tools.

  • Collaborate within an established Design System to ensure consistency across all digital touchpoints.

  • Partner with researchers and behavioural scientists to validate and refine interface concepts through real-world testing.

  • Contribute to the evolution of the component library, proposing new elements to address current and future UX needs.

  • Participate in agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and design reviews as an integral part of a cross-functional team.

What You Will Bring:

  • Proven experience designing user interfaces through a human-centred design process, ideally in embedded systems.

  • Strong portfolio showcasing end-to-end UX design, including research, prototyping, testing, and delivery.

  • Proficiency in Figma, including prototyping, auto layout, and use of components and libraries.

  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly and engage stakeholders effectively.

  • Familiarity with usability, accessibility, and user experience principles, ensuring designs meet industry standards.

This UX Designer role is pivotal in shaping how users interact with advanced vehicle systems, contributing to the company’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions and exceptional experiences. By joining this team, you’ll play a key role in driving innovation and ensuring that every interface aligns with the highest standards of design and usability.

Location: This position is based in Gaydon, with hybrid working arrangements offering flexibility and a collaborative office environment. The role is hybrid - Expected 3 days a week in the office in Gaydon. Once a quarter, there would be a requirement to be in the office in Gaydon for 3-4 days for a departmental planning event.

Interested?: If you’re ready to make an impact and take your UX design career to new heights, apply today and become part of this exciting journey. Don’t miss this opportunity to work on innovative projects that redefine the future of vehicle interaction systems.

This role is Inside IR35.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Service Desginer
Brio Digital
Yorkshire
Fully remote
Senior
£500/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Role: Service Designer

Contract: 3 months initially

Rate: £500 per day

IR35: Inside IR35

Location: Remote, UK based

Overview

We are supporting a national NHS service on a discovery phase engagement and are looking for an experienced Service Designer with strong NHS experience.

This role will be central to shaping the end to end service vision during discovery. You will work across policy, operations, clinical and digital teams to understand the current landscape and design a coherent, user centred future state service model.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead service design activities throughout the discovery phase
  • Map current state services across national and regional stakeholders
  • Identify pain points, gaps and opportunities across the end to end journey
  • Design future state service models aligned to user needs and strategic objectives
  • Produce artefacts including service blueprints, journey maps, ecosystem maps and operating models
  • Facilitate cross functional workshops with senior stakeholders
  • Work closely with User Researchers, Business Analysts, Product Managers and Technical teams
  • Support transition from discovery into Alpha with clear design principles and recommendations

Essential Experience

  • Proven experience as a Service Designer within the NHS
  • Experience working on national or large scale NHS services
  • Strong discovery phase experience within digital or transformation programmes
  • Experience mapping complex, multi stakeholder services
  • Confident facilitating workshops with senior clinical and operational stakeholders
  • Experience working in agile, multidisciplinary teams

Desirable Experience

  • Experience working within NHS England or other national bodies
  • Familiarity with GDS service standards
  • Experience designing services that span policy, digital and operational delivery
  • Understanding of NHS governance and operating models

Apply now or email for more information.

UX Designer
Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd
Warwick
Hybrid
Mid
£27/hour
RECENTLY POSTED

UX Designer - (phone number removed) - £27.30/hr umbrella rate

Do you have proven experience designing user interfaces through a human-centred design process, ideally in embedded systems Are you ready to take your career to the next level with an exciting opportunity in the automotive industry? This UX Designer role offers a chance to contribute to innovative projects, shaping the future of vehicle interaction systems. Working within a hybrid environment, you’ll be part of a dynamic team where creativity meets cutting-edge technology, making every day an inspiring challenge. With a competitive umbrella rate of £27.30/hr, this role is perfect for individuals passionate about user-centred design and delivering exceptional digital experiences.

What You Will Do:

  • Design user interfaces for in-vehicle systems, ensuring they are intuitive and aligned with usability standards.

  • Translate complex requirements into clear and testable interaction concepts using Figma and prototyping tools.

  • Collaborate within an established Design System to ensure consistency across all digital touchpoints.

  • Partner with researchers and behavioural scientists to validate and refine interface concepts through real-world testing.

  • Contribute to the evolution of the component library, proposing new elements to address current and future UX needs.

  • Participate in agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and design reviews as an integral part of a cross-functional team.

What You Will Bring:

  • Proven experience designing user interfaces through a human-centred design process, ideally in embedded systems.

  • Strong portfolio showcasing end-to-end UX design, including research, prototyping, testing, and delivery.

  • Proficiency in Figma, including prototyping, auto layout, and use of components and libraries.

  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly and engage stakeholders effectively.

  • Familiarity with usability, accessibility, and user experience principles, ensuring designs meet industry standards.

This UX Designer role is pivotal in shaping how users interact with advanced vehicle systems, contributing to the company’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions and exceptional experiences. By joining this team, you’ll play a key role in driving innovation and ensuring that every interface aligns with the highest standards of design and usability.

Location: This position is based in Gaydon, with hybrid working arrangements offering flexibility and a collaborative office environment. The role is hybrid - Expected 3 days a week in the office in Gaydon. Once a quarter, there would be a requirement to be in the office in Gaydon for 3-4 days for a departmental planning event.

Interested?: If you’re ready to make an impact and take your UX design career to new heights, apply today and become part of this exciting journey. Don’t miss this opportunity to work on innovative projects that redefine the future of vehicle interaction systems.

This role is Inside IR35.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Digital Designer/Creative Artworker - Designer
Sanderson Recruitment Plc
West Midlands
Hybrid
Junior - Mid
£300/day - £400/day
RECENTLY POSTED

We’re looking for a positive, highly motivated Creative Artworker with a strong understanding of design principles to support with the launch of our new Brand Identity. As a member of our fantastic Creative Studio team, you’ll develop and artwork a variety of assets that enhance our brand and engage our audience.

Experience Required:

  • Experience in Adobe Creative Suite (essential) and Figma (desirable)
  • Excellent knowledge of InDesign style sheets
  • Understanding of visual elements such as composition, colour, and typography, to create aesthetically pleasing designs with accessibility in mind
  • Strong ability to accurately interpret brand guidelines
  • Competent proofing & self-editing capability
  • Excellent knowledge of preparing documents for digital and print
  • Strong communication and people skills to interpret client visions and collaborate
  • A proactive, flexible and energetic team player who can work calmly under pressure whilst delivering phenomenal attention to detail
  • In such a fast-paced environment you must be intuitive, able to lead and to think on your feet
  • Excellent time management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines
  • Exercise autonomy in decision-making and Problem-solving to quickly and effectively address any issues or challenges that arise during the design/artwork process

Responsibilities:

  • Interpreting briefs from the business and ensuring all designs are consistent with the new brand guidelines
  • Creating high-quality creative/artwork across all channels and formats such as customer journeys, brochures, email, social media and video.
  • Ensuring quality is of a high standard by proofreading and checking designs for errors, inconsistencies, and meets client specifications
  • Sourcing and retouching images to bring brand elements into imagery
  • Being a brand guardian by giving best practice design advice for any activity undertaken on behalf of the brand to uphold the new brand guidelines.
  • Keeping up to date with industry trends (AI, design and software developments etc)
  • Copywriting headlines and small pieces of copy where necessary

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.

UX Researcher
eTeam Workforce Limited
Manchester
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
£375/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you.

Role Title: UX Researcher
Location: Manchester
Duration: 31/12/2026
Work setup: 2 days onsite/week

MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA

Role Description:

  • The User Experience Researcher will be primarily responsible for management of the research team.
  • Implementation and management of research processes.
  • Overseeing and assigning appropriate workloads (sprint planning) and ensuring the team is working efficiently and in line with the SME priorities.
  • Providing roadmaps and timelines of completion for project work with strategic insight.
  • Supervision and collaboration on; designing, conducting, analysing, and reporting on user-centered design research and usability testing including identification of user needs and goals, task and workflow modelling, ethnography and persona development as well as rapid iterative usability testing, and more formal, in-depth testing.
  • A successful Senior User Experience Researcher must be able to mentor and manage a team of UX professionals and work without supervision on multiple concurrent projects.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

As a UX Researcher you will be accountable for:

  • Managing the UX research team and assume responsibility for outputs/deliverables
  • Working alongside the Digital Performance & Optimisation Lead to define, implement and champion user centered design strategy and processes
  • Ownership of the SME Customer Research Panel - recruitment, engagement and controls
  • Designing and conducting usability research both online and in the field and provide recommendations for improvement
  • Serve as a member of a team that acts as a ‘repository’ of research-based usability knowledge
  • Work with project Stakeholders and team members to test business requirements using the most appropriate method
  • Lead, develop and motivate the UX Research Team
  • Determine user needs by conducting in-depth analysis across a range of research practices
  • Work with Designers & Content Designers to test proposed look & feel initiatives, working together to develop the most appropriate solution for customers
  • Manage and develop other researchers to assure and improve research practice
  • Lead moderated user testing and workshops.
  • Observe UX Team conducting user testing and workshops to ensure done in a complaint and effective way, providing feedback as appropriate
  • Promote user centered design principles and best practice across Digital, SME and the Bank - developing a culture of research first
  • Conduct in-house research to test new product and concept developments (including user requirements gathering and early stage concept and prototype testing, and other approaches to ensure the user need is fully understood in the service design)
  • Consumer Duty - Maintain knowledge of and adherence to all relevant regulatory requirements

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES:

  • Team member management
  • Usability moderating (all types, particularly one-on-one)
  • Experimental design
  • Test method selection
  • Statistical/qualitative/quantitative analysis
  • Presentations (verbal and written)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral
  • Excellent relationship skills - able to operate effectively with internal stakeholders and with external suppliers and partners
  • Proven experience of mentorship and management skills
  • Proven experience of effective time management of self and others
  • Ability to impact assess workload and manage delivery expectations and deadlines appropriately
  • Choose appropriate methods and advise on application of research methods to assure best practice
  • High level of customer focus and understanding of customer needs
  • Experienced in usability test moderating (all types, particularly one-on-one)
  • Participant recruiting/screener creation
  • Proven experience of managing, executing and analysing usability test sessions
  • Proven experience of working in an agile development environment with User Experience teams, designers and developers to create new digital products and services
  • Demonstrable ability to take initiative and seek out opportunities to innovate and create effective change
  • Precise and high attention to detail
  • Be passionate about uses of information architecture/usability/accessibility.
  • Experience within a research and digital environment.
  • Uses strategic insight and aligns user research activities to inform decision making and action.

If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.

Service Designer
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
London
Fully remote
Senior
£515/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Job title: Service Designer

Rate: 558 per day inside ir35

Contract: 6 months
Location: Remote

SC security clearance is required for this role

Job Summary

We are seeking an SC-cleared Service Designer with strong Public Sector and Government Digital Services (GDS) experience to lead the design of end-to-end, user-centred services. You will shape accessible, usable and scalable services that meet both user needs and policy intent, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to support major digital transformation programmes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the service design of end-to-end services that meet user needs and deliver policy intent
  • Design user-centred services ensuring accessibility and usability across digital touchpoints and service journeys
  • Map and analyse complex service ecosystems to identify pain points, opportunities and dependencies
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including policy, operations, product, delivery, system design and UCD
  • Design openly and collaboratively, sharing knowledge with teams and wider communities (where security allows)
  • Map existing online and offline systems and processes using verified information to produce accurate “as-is” views
  • Create service blueprints, journey maps and visual artefacts to communicate service design clearly

Skillset Required

  • Active SC clearance
  • Proven experience as a Service Designer within the UK Public Sector
  • Strong knowledge of Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and ways of working
  • Expertise in end-to-end service design and user-centred design methodologies
  • Experience mapping complex services and ecosystems
  • Strong facilitation and workshop leadership skills
  • Ability to translate complexity into clear visual artefacts (blueprints, journey maps, service maps)
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

If you are interested in this role, please feel free to submit your CV.

Interaction Designer
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
London
Fully remote
Mid - Senior
£515/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Job Title: Interaction Designer

Rate: 515 per day inside ir35

Location: Remote

Contract: 6 months

SC security clearance is required for this role.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced SC-cleared Interaction Designer to support the delivery of high-quality digital services within the Public Sector for a leading digital transformation organisation. You will play a key role in shaping user-centred, accessible and inclusive services aligned with Government Digital Service (GDS) standards. Working within multidisciplinary teams, you will lead interaction design activities, contribute to service strategy, and mentor other designers while ensuring solutions meet both user needs and technical constraints.

Key Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience delivering interaction design within the UK Public Sector and GDS environments
  • Strong advocacy for user-centred and inclusive design principles
  • Ability to coach and mentor designers, providing constructive feedback
  • Excellent stakeholder communication and facilitation skills
  • Expertise in creating accessible, responsive and usable interfaces
  • Workshop facilitation and collaborative service design experience
  • Strong understanding of technical constraints and how they impact design
  • User research interpretation and translating insights into design solutions
  • Sketching, concept development and prototyping at multiple fidelities
  • Experience building interactive prototypes using the (url removed) Prototyping Kit
  • Comfortable working within multidisciplinary teams (policy, product, delivery, UCD, technical)
  • Experience contributing to service strategies and transformation roadmaps

If you are interested in this role, please feel free to submit your CV.

Senior Interaction Designer/Contract/Manchester OR Leeds Hybrid/£700 per day Inside IR35
Uniting People
Leeds
Hybrid
Senior
£700/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Contract Senior Interaction Designer

Contract | 12 Months | Hybrid Working (Leeds OR Manchester)

Must have Public Sector experience

£700 per day inside IR35

We are seeking an experienced Senior Interaction Designer to join a large-scale digital transformation programme. This role is ideal for someone passionate about user-centred design, accessibility, and delivering impactful digital services.

The Role

As a Senior Interaction Designer, you will:

  • Champion best practice in user-centred design across digital and non-digital interactions
  • Work effectively within multidisciplinary agile teams, adapting quickly to change
  • Embed accessibility and inclusion into all design decisions, considering emerging technologies
  • Collaborate with design teams to develop and evolve design patterns and standards
  • Use research insights and analytics to identify user needs and opportunities
  • Create prototypes using appropriate tools and methodologies, advising others on best practice
  • Lead and coordinate design work, mentoring and supporting other designers
  • Contribute actively to the wider design community

Key Responsibilities User Focus

  • Partner with User Researchers to plan and deliver research activities
  • Ensure design decisions are grounded in real user needs

Evidence-Based Design

  • Lead the design of solutions rooted in research and data
  • Identify knowledge gaps and help shape future research

Prototyping

  • Use a range of prototyping tools and approaches
  • Provide guidance and support to others on prototyping best practice

Communication

  • Present work clearly and confidently to stakeholders
  • Facilitate discussions and actively incorporate feedback

Accessibility

  • Promote inclusive design principles
  • Design in line with WCAG 2.1 AA standards
  • Advocate for accessibility throughout the product life cycle

Collaboration

  • Work openly and transparently within agile teams
  • Improve ways of working to enhance cross-team collaboration
  • Demonstrate strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills

Essential Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Senior Interaction Designer within complex digital environments
  • Experience working in agile, multidisciplinary teams
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating leadership, design thinking, and measurable outcomes
  • Demonstrable experience delivering accessible, inclusive digital services
  • Experience contributing to or working with established design systems
  • Ability to showcase 2-3 project case studies at interview

Important: CV submissions must include a portfolio link.

Interaction Designer - MUST HAVE SC CLEARANCE - Remote - 7 months+
Octopus Computer Associates
Not Specified
Fully remote
Mid - Senior
£525/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Interaction Designer - MUST HAVE SC CLEARANCE - Remote - 7 months+/RATE: £525 per day inside IR35

One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for an Interaction Designer.

For this role you can work remotely.

Please find some details below:

Active SC required. Interaction Designer with extensive experience in the Public Sector, and with Government Digital Services.
coaching and mentoring other interaction designers, growing skills, and providing constructive feedback on work
talking about, and advocating for user-centred design to various audiences and stakeholders, in a way that other people understand
Understanding the technology constraints that may need to be considered in design
using your extensive knowledge of visual and interaction design to create usable, accessible and responsive user interfaces
running workshops, leading discussions and facilitating the design of the service through collaboration with other professions
understanding user needs, participating in research activities and interpreting user research to inform design
Sketching, concept creation and designing prototypes at different levels of fidelity, including coding interactive prototypes using the GOV.UK Prototyping kit
collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including policy, operations, product, delivery, system design and user-centred design
advocate for user-centred and inclusive design practices across the organisation
support the development of service strategies and roadmaps for transformation

Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.

Service Designer - MUST HAVE SC CLEARANCE - Remote - 7 months+
Octopus Computer Associates
Not Specified
Fully remote
Mid - Senior
£568/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Service Designer - MUST HAVE SC CLEARANCE - Remote - 7 months+/RATE: £568 per day inside IR35

One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for a Service Designer.

For this role you can work remotely.

Please find some details below:

Job Description:

Active SC required. Service Designer with extensive experience in the Public Sector, and with Government Digital Services.
lead the service design of end-to-end services that meet user needs and deliver policy intent
lead the service design of user-centred services, ensuring accessibility and usability across digital touchpoints and service journeys
map and analyse complex service ecosystems, identifying pain points, opportunities, and dependencies
collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including policy, operations, product, delivery, system design and user-centred design
design collaboratively and in the open, engaging and sharing knowledge with your whole team and wider (where information security restrictions allow)
map existing systems and processes (online and offline), using verified information to provide evidenced as-is’
develop service blueprints, journey maps, and other artefacts to communicate service design concepts visually and in an easy-to-understand format
facilitate workshops and co-creation sessions with stakeholders and users
align service design with organisational goals, technical constraints, and delivery capabilities
advocate for user-centred and inclusive design practices across the organisation
support the development of service strategies and roadmaps for transformation
track pain points outside of scope of current delivery for future consideration
mentor and guide less senior service designers and contribute to the wider design community
ensure services are designed for scalability, sustainability, and continuous improvement?

Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.

SC Cleared Interaction Designer
Sanderson Government & Defence
London
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£525/day - £550/day
RECENTLY POSTED

SC Cleared Interaction Designer (Mid-Senior) - Central Government (Contract)
Duration: ASAP start for an initial 6 months
Rate: Up To £550 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: Remote working with occasional onsite attendance
Clearance: UKSV SC (active)

We are seeking a Mid-Senior Level SC Cleared Interaction Designer to support a UK Central Government department on a complex digital delivery programme. This Inside IR35 role requires a confident practitioner who can lead interaction design work, contribute to strategic decision-making, and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary agile teams.

The Role

You will be responsible for designing intuitive, accessible, and user-centred interactions across one or more digital services. Working closely with user researchers, service designers, developers, and product managers, you will help shape solutions that meet user needs and align with GDS standards.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Designing user-centred interactions across complex digital services
  • Producing wireframes, prototypes, and interaction flows at varying levels of fidelity
  • Applying GDS standards, design patterns, and accessibility best practice (WCAG)
  • Collaborating with user researchers to iterate designs based on evidence and insight
  • Working closely with developers to ensure high-quality implementation of designs
  • Facilitating design workshops and contributing to design critiques
  • Supporting services through discovery, Alpha, beta, and live phases
  • Clearly documenting and communicating design decisions to stakeholders

About You

Essential experience:

  • Active UKSV SC clearance
  • Proven experience as an Interaction Designer at mid-senior level
  • Experience delivering digital services within UK Central Government or similarly regulated environments
  • Strong understanding of GDS standards and the GOV.UK Design System
  • Experience working in agile, multidisciplinary delivery teams
  • Confidence engaging and influencing senior stakeholders
  • Comfortable working remotely with occasional onsite attendance

Nice to Have:

  • Experience mentoring or supporting junior designers
  • Strong prototyping skills using tools such as Figma
  • Experience designing for complex user journeys or transactional services
  • Familiarity with accessibility testing and inclusive design practices

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.

SC Cleared Service Designer
Sanderson Government & Defence
London
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£575/day - £600/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

SC Cleared Service Designer (Mid-Senior) - Central Government (Contract)
Duration: ASAP start for an initial 6 months
Rate: Up To £600 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: Remote working with occasional onsite attendance
Clearance: UKSV SC (active)

We are seeking a Mid-Senior Level SC Cleared Service Designer to support a UK Central Government department on a complex, user-centred digital transformation programme. This Inside IR35 engagement requires a practitioner who can operate with minimal supervision, lead service design activity, and influence stakeholders across delivery teams.

The Role

You will take ownership of service design activity across one or more services, shaping end-to-end experiences that meet user needs, business objectives, and government standards. The role sits at mid-senior level, requiring confidence working autonomously while guiding teams through service design best practice.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading the design of end-to-end services across complex public sector environments
  • Producing and owning service blueprints, journey maps, and system maps
  • Applying GDS standards and service design principles across discovery, Alpha, beta, and live
  • Facilitating workshops and design sessions with senior stakeholders and delivery teams
  • Translating user research, policy constraints, and operational needs into actionable service improvements
  • Collaborating closely with product, research, content, and engineering colleagues
  • Supporting teams through service assessments and assurance activities
  • Clearly articulating design rationale and influencing decision-making at programme level

About You

Essential experience:

  • Active UKSV SC clearance
  • Strong experience operating as a Service Designer at mid-senior level
  • Proven background delivering services within UK Central Government or similarly regulated environments
  • Deep understanding of GDS standards and the Service Manual
  • Experience leading service design work within agile, multidisciplinary teams
  • Confident engaging and influencing senior stakeholders
  • Comfortable working remotely with occasional onsite attendance

Nice to Have:

  • Experience mentoring or supporting junior designers
  • Exposure to large-scale transformation or complex, multi-channel services
  • Strong understanding of accessibility and inclusive design
  • Experience working closely with policy and operational teams

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.

Interaction Designer
Damia Group Ltd
England
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£425/day - £525/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

SC Cleared Interaction Designer - 7 months+ £425-525pd Inside IR35 - Mostly remote - potential need for travel for research

  • Looking for an Interaction Designer with extensive experience in the Public Sector, and with Government Digital Services.
  • Coaching and mentoring other interaction designers, growing skills, and providing constructive feedback on work
  • Talking about, and advocating for user-centred design to various audiences and stakeholders, in a way that other people understand
  • Understanding the technology constraints that may need to be considered in design
  • Using your extensive knowledge of visual and interaction design to create usable, accessible and responsive user interfaces
  • Running workshops, leading discussions and facilitating the design of the service through collaboration with other professions
  • Understanding user needs, participating in research activities and interpreting user research to inform design
  • Sketching, concept creation and designing prototypes at different levels of fidelity, including coding interactive prototypes using the GOV.UK Prototyping kit
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including policy, operations, product, delivery, system design and user-centred design
  • Advocate for user-centred and inclusive design practices across the organisation
  • Support the development of service strategies and roadmaps for transformation

This role is inside IR35 and will require working under the direction of the client delivery manager as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will follow established delivery processes and working practices

This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting at SC/DV level. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, reserved post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance

More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here:

United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK

List of national security vetting clearance levels with guidance on who requires clearance and what checks are completed.

Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.

Service Designer - SC Cleared
Henderson Scott
London
Remote or hybrid
Mid - Senior
£540/day - £560/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Service Designer (GDS) | Public Sector | SC Cleared

Rate: Up to £560 per day (Inside IR35 - PAYE via Umbrella)

Location: Remote (with occasional travel for research)

Clearance: Active SC Clearance required

We are seeking an experienced Service Designer to lead the end-to-end design of user-centred services within a complex public sector ecosystem. This role is pivotal in ensuring digital touchpoints align with policy intent while maintaining strict adherence to Government Digital Service (GDS) standards.

The Role

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams-including policy, product, and delivery-to map complex systems and identify pain points. You will be responsible for creating evidenced ‘as-is’ maps and developing service blueprints that translate technical constraints into intuitive user journeys.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead Service Design: Create end-to-end services that meet diverse user needs and ensure accessibility across all touchpoints.
  • Ecosystem Mapping: Analyse dependencies and service ecosystems to provide visual, easy-to-understand artefacts.
  • Collaborative Design: Facilitate workshops and co-creation sessions, designing “in the open” to share knowledge across the wider design community.
  • Strategy & Advocacy: Advocate for inclusive design practices and support the development of long-term service strategies and roadmaps.
  • Mentorship: Guide junior designers and contribute to the growth of the internal design profession.

Requirements

  • Public Sector Expertise: Extensive experience working within government departments and a deep understanding of GDS.
  • Technical Literacy: Ability to align designs with organisational goals and technical delivery capabilities.
  • Security Clearance: You must hold current, active SC Clearance to be considered for this position.
  • UCD Focus: A proven track record of using verified information to solve complex service problems.
Content Designer (GDS)
Sanderson Recruitment Plc
Newcastle upon Tyne
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£300/day - £380/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Job Title: Content Designer(GDS)
Location: Newcastle
Working Arrangement: Hybrid (2-3 days on sight every 3 weeks)
Pay Rate: £300-£380
Start Date: ASAP

An international IT consultancy working in the Government sector is looking for a Content Designer.

Skills & Experience Required:

Essential

  • Proven experience as a Content Designer, UX Writer, or similar role within government or public-sector digital services.
  • Strong working knowledge of GDS standards, GOV.UK design system, and service assessment requirements.
  • Ability to create clear, concise, accessible content for complex services.
  • Experience working in agile, multidisciplinary teams.
  • Understanding of user research methods and how to apply insights to content.
  • Ability to explain content decisions to stakeholders and defend them with evidence.

Desirable

  • Experience contributing to discovery, Alpha, beta, and live phases.
  • Familiarity with prototyping tools (eg, Figma, Sketch, or similar).
  • Understanding of service design principles.
  • Experience working with technical teams on APIs, workflows, or Back End processes

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.

Senior Content Designer
scrumconnect ltd
Not Specified
Remote or hybrid
Senior
£400,000 - £500,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

About Scrumconnect Consulting

Scrumconnect Consulting is a UK national, award-winning SME software development consultancy with over 300 consultants across the UK. We partner with UK public sector clients to build impactful, user-centred digital services that improve millions of lives.

We take as much pride in our people, culture, and work-life balance as we do in our mission to make public services simpler, faster, and more accessible. Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and dedicated to problem-solving, we bring the step-change our customers need to sustain innovation.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Content Designer to support a project focused on improving and restructuring content for Applicants and Developers. The purpose of this project is to understand and document user and stakeholder needs, design and deliver revised content in an appropriate architecture, and define a long-term strategy for continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

The project will:

  • Understand and benchmark the current content against standards and best practices.
  • Map and document current user journeys, validating them with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Define and document the approach to designing, testing, agreeing, and deploying revised content, including clear stakeholder roles and responsibilities.
  • Capture stakeholder insights and combine them with user research to establish design principles.
  • Redesign content based on best practice, accessibility, and user-centred design standards.
  • Agree the revised content with stakeholders and test it with a range of users.
  • Iterate content based on user research findings and other feedback.
  • Clearly articulate user needs and how content standards will be implemented.
  • Conduct detailed playback and seek agreement on new content with stakeholders.
  • Document lessons learned throughout the process.
  • Develop and agree a content strategy and governance process for future changes.
  • Deliver a complete handover to internal teams.

Skills and Experience

  • Strong experience working as a Content Designer in multidisciplinary digital teams.
  • Proven ability to create clear, concise, and accessible content that meets GDS and GOV.UK standards .
  • Experience with user research and usability testing, using insights to iterate content.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders, product teams, and developers.
  • Excellent communication skills to explain design decisions and gain buy-in.
  • Familiarity with content management systems and version control tools.
  • Experience working in Agile environments and contributing to sprint activities.

What We Value

At Scrumconnect, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility are at the heart of what we do. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

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