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Freelance mid-weight UX Writer

Contract mid-weight Writer

Start: Monday, 6th October 2025

Finish: Friday, 13th March 2026 (6 months, strong chance of extension)

Client: Market-leading cloud-based business software platform

IR35: Outside IR35 (must use a Limited Company or Umbrella, not Sole Trader)

Location: London or remote UK (UK-based preferred, open to adjacent time zones if needed)

Work set-up: Flexible, remote option available

Days: Full-time, 5 days per week

Day rate: £290/day (maximum)

Role Brief

Create user-centred content and technical documentation for developers, partners, and end users

Knowledge of UX design principles + Content Design

Design in-app guidance, onboarding flows, and messaging that drives adoption and value

Work closely with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to capture technical details

Ideally, have experience working within a SaaS environment

About the Role

We’re partnering with a market-leading cloud-based business software platform to deliver clear, consistent, and accessible content across their platforms.

As a Contract Content Designer & Writer, you’ll:

Craft technical documentation, in-app guidance, and user-focused messaging

Leverage research insights to optimise content for impact

Directly support product adoption, enhance user experience, and guide product decisions

This is a hands-on, high-impact role for skilled UX writers, ideally with SaaS experience.

Interested? Send over your CV and let’s chat!

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements

London - Can be remote

3 month initial contract

Inside of IR35

£550 per day

My client is looking for a hands on Headless Content Management System Developer. The role is key as part of the Member Digital Platform programme and product team. The product we are building is an enterprise B2C web application that serves millions of users (and leading FTSE employer customers).

Key Skills

Hands on experience with Headless Content Management System Development

Experience with two or more of the following systems - Contentful, Contentstack, Prismic, Acoustic, GatherContent.

Experience owning new Headless CMS

Managing Content Designers within UX, working with Product Owners to ensure representation in priority areas

Experience with the Configuration, Design and Implementation of multiple Content Management System

If you are available and interested, please apply today!

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Quality Engineer - User Experience & Accessibility

Edinburgh or Macclesfield - hybrid

12 months

Inside IR35 - Umbrella only

Required Skills:

5+ years in accessibility consultancy roles

Strong communication skills

Experience analysing accessibility reports and providing recommendations

Delivery of accessible cross-platform digital solutions

Deep understanding of WCAG standards Proficiency in ARIA, HTML, CSS, JavaScript Experience with assistive technologies (NVDA, Talkback, Voiceover, ZoomText, JAWS)

Use of accessibility testing tools (Axe, CCA, Site improve)

Strong problem-solving and team guidance skills

If you are interested in this role please apply!

Location: Halifax - 2 days per week on-site

Contract: 6 months initially, with strong potential for extension

About the Role

We’re working with one of the UK’s leading banking groups on a major transformation of their customer experience tools. This opportunity sits within a multi-disciplinary team of 5, including UX Design, Content Design, Design Analysis, and User Research-all focused-on redesigning how the bank captures and responds to customer needs.

The team is delivering a needs capture tool-a strategic, customer-focused data product currently being replatformed to align with future architecture and experience standards. The tool is being designed to better equip digital and frontline colleagues to understand customer circumstances and tailor support accordingly.

You’ll be joining a collaborative Agile team, engaging with multiple teams across the bank, and helping to ensure the product is insight-led, technically feasible, and aligned to business and user outcomes.

What You’ll Do

Lead service design activities for a data-led product supporting customer needs assessment.

Collaborate daily with UX designers, content designers, user researchers, and design analysts.

Engage with wider delivery teams to shape end-to-end journeys and service architecture.

Facilitate co-design workshops and map current and future state journeys.

Translate user insights into service blueprints, customer journeys, and other actionable artefacts.

Work within Agile teams, contributing to sprint planning, backlog refinement, and Jira ticket creation.

Document work and share outputs via Confluence to maintain alignment across teams.

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience as a Service Designer working in large, cross-functional teams.

Strong capability in journey mapping, blueprinting, service ecosystems, and systems thinking.

Experienced in Agile delivery environments, including working in sprints and managing Jira tickets.

Comfortable documenting design decisions and collaborating via Confluence.

Able to interpret research findings and turn them into actionable design and service improvements.

Experience working on data products or tools; financial services experience highly desirable.

Strong communication and facilitation skills across a range of stakeholders.

Tools: Jira, Confluence.

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User Researcher

Arm

Location not specified

Hybrid - London 2 days per week (Inside IR35)

590 per day (Inside IR35)

Due to the nature of the client, the selected candidate must be eligible for SC Clearance and have at least 5 years’ residence in the UK

The ideal candidate will have experience in GDS projects and have experience of Service Design

Requirements for the role

Strong experience in user research, service design, or human-centred design

Strong portfolio of research work demonstrating strategic impact, storytelling, and end-to-end capability

Deep expertise in user-centred design principles and research methodologies

Experience working within agile teams

Skilled in planning, conducting, and analysing research independently

Able to communicate findings clearly and influence decision-making at all levels

Comfortable facilitating workshops and engaging senior stakeholders

Familiarity with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and inclusive research practices

Understanding and experience of Government Digital Services (GDS)

Desirables

Exposure to digital service delivery and integration with design systems

Degree in User Research, Psychology, HCI, Anthropology, or a related discipline

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited (“ARM”). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

iOS Mobile Developer

Hays Technology

Location not specified

Your new role

You will be part of the team that will be responsible for developing and maintaining features for the iOS variant of the App. Working in a multi-disciplinary team of tech, design, business, product, infrastructure and test, you will help to design, develop, test and deliver new features while also

maintaining existing features. You will be involved throughout the entire product lifecycle being chiefly responsible for

producing high-quality, performant, well-documented and tested features that deliver a first-class experience to millions of users across England.

Resonsibilities

Work with a multi-disciplinary team to design, document and develop high quality, scalable solutions for the NHS App’s iOS application using Swift and Swift UI.

Create appropriate unit and integration tests for your work.

Write clean, maintainable and ePicient code, which follows best practices and

coding standards.

Optimise solutions for performance and speed to provide an excellent user

experience.

Ensure the application meets the Apple App Store requirements.

Work closely with UI/ UX designers to ensure the application implements a

consistent visual intuitive design.

Support what you deliver in production.

Experience

Time setved experience of iOS development using Swift, Swift UI and Xcode.- Be passionate about mobile development, keeping up to date with the latest iOS development trends and best practices.

Have a good understanding of iOS design principles and interface guidelines.

Be someone who embraces collaboration when building solutions.

Have a good understanding of MVVM Architecture and associated design patterns.

Be able to apply SOLID principles to improve the code structure, quality and maintainability.

Have a DevOps mindset, understanding how software and infrastructure work together.

Have a good understanding of continuous integration, continuous delivery and how these are implemented via the use of pipelines.

Proactively look for solutions to any issues that arise in your domain.

Have experience with troubleshooting/ debugging application bugs and making

performance improvements.

Have experience with using Swift package manager.

Have an understanding of mobile app analytics and its use to maintain stable,

crash free applications.

Have experience with using native OS features such as push notifications,

HealthKit and App Intents.

Have experience of integrating with RESTful APIs.

Experience in handling concurrency (e.g. background tasks/ network activity

without blocking the UI thread)

What you’ll get in return c 610 per day (inside IR35) remote

What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Android Developer

Hays Technology

Location not specified

Your new role

You will be part of the team that will be responsible for developing and maintaining features for the Android variant of the NHS App.

Working in a multi-disciplinary team of tech, design, business, product, infrastructure and test, you will help to design, develop, test and deliver new features while also maintaining existing features.

You will be involved throughout the entire product lifecycle being chiefly responsible for producing high-quality, performant, well-documented and tested features that deliver a first-class experience to millions of users across England.

Responsibilities

Work with a multi-disciplinary team to design, document and develop high quality, scalable solutions for the NHS App’s Android application using Kotlin.

Create appropriate unit and integration tests for your work.

Write clean, maintainable and eNicient code, which follows best practices and

coding standards.

Optimise solutions for performance and speed to provide an excellent user experience.

Ensure the application meets the Google Play store requirements.

Work closely with UI/ UX designers to ensure the application implements a consistent visual intuitive design.

Support what you deliver in production.

Experience required

Time served experience of Android development using Kotlin and AndroidStudio.

Be passionate about mobile development, keeping up to date with the latest

Android development trends and best practices.

Have a good understanding of Android design principles and interface guidelines.

Be someone who embraces collaboration when building solutions.

Have a good understanding of MVVM Architecture and associated design

patterns.

Be able to apply SOLID principles to improve the code structure, quality and

maintainability.

Have a DevOps mindset, understanding how software and infrastructure work

together.

Have a good understanding of continuous integration, continuous delivery and

how these are implemented via the use of pipelines.

Proactively look for solutions to any issues that arise in your domain.

Have experience with troubleshooting/ debugging application bugs and making

performance improvements.

Have experience with using Gradle.

Have an understanding of mobile app analytics and its use to maintain stable,

crash free applications.

Have knowledge of using Jetpack Compose.

Have experience with using native OS features such as push notifications, Health

Connect and Intents.

Have experience of integrating with RESTful APIs.

Experience in handling concurrency (e.g. background tasks/ network activity

without blocking the UI thread)

What you’ll get in return

610 per day (inside IR35) remote

What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Service Designer

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler

Rate: 577.00 a day inside IR35

Duration: Initially 6 months

Location: Mostly remote

Clearance: Active SC Clearance required

You will join a global IT consultancy delivering digital transformation to a public sector body.

They are looking for a Service Designer with extensive experience in the Public Sector, and with Government Digital Services.

In this role you will:

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?

Senior Services Developer

We are working with a global financial institution to recruit a Senior Services Developer to join a newly formed product team within the Codified Controls group, part of the Developer Engineering function in the CTO organisation. This team is leading a company-wide “everything-as-code” initiative, transforming how policies, standards, and controls are managed. The role focuses on designing and developing user-centred services that reduce friction and manual effort, while promoting cultural change across the organisation. You’ll lead service development efforts, create journey maps and blueprints, and embed design thinking into engineering workflows to deliver meaningful, iterative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Use Figma and other tools to create intuitive wireframes, prototypes, and mock-ups that reflect user-centred design principles.

Facilitate design thinking workshops and translate complex business requirements into elegant, user-friendly service solutions.

Conduct user research, usability testing, and feedback analysis to inform service development.

Present service concepts and progress confidently to stakeholders at all levels.

Stay current with service design and development trends, introducing innovative solutions that enhance user experience and business outcomes.

Manage stakeholder relationships and ensure user needs are prioritised throughout the development process.

Essential Criteria

Proven experience as a Service Designer/Developer, with a track record of driving business outcomes through innovative service solutions.

Strong expertise in journey mapping and service blueprinting, especially in complex or ambiguous environments.

Proficient in Figma for prototyping and workshop facilitation.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, able to engage technical and senior audiences.

Self-starter with a growth mindset, able to work independently and within cross-functional teams.

Passionate about inclusive design and creating services based on real user needs.

Experience navigating large organisations and leveraging internal/external resources effectively.

This role will require you to work 3 days per week in the Belfast office so candidates within Northern Ireland will be given preference and we would not consider someone relocating for this role.

Although the role is initially for a 13-month period there is a high possibility of extension. If you’re interested in this role, please forward an up-to-date copy of your CV If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Visual Designer (Design System Specialist)

Job Title: Visual Designer (Design System Specialist)

Contract Type: Temporary

Contract Length: 6 Months (with possibility for extension)

Location: Edinburgh Princes Exchange (2 days a week onsite)

Daily Rate: Circa 600/Day

Status: Inside IR35

Working Pattern: Full Time

About the Client:

Join a leading UK banking organisation known for its innovative digital services and commitment to customer-centric solutions. With a multi-channel approach and significant investment in technology, this client is dedicated to transforming the banking experience for over 30 million customers.

Who We’re Looking For:

Are you a creative powerhouse ready to bring digital experiences to life? We’re seeking a Visual Designer (Design System Specialist) who excels at storytelling and thrives in a collaborative environment. Join our client’s Experience Design team, where you will work alongside talented designers, researchers, and strategists.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Design System Leadership: Experience in building and evolving design systems that support scalable and consistent product design across iOS, Android, and web Is essential.

Define and manage design tokens (colours, typography, spacing, motion) that translate brand UI

Figma Expertise: Mastery of Figma, including advanced usage for creating reusable and accessible components is essential.

Guideline Documentation: Ability to document usage best practises for designers and developers.

Visual Design Experience: Demonstrable experience creating experience-led brand digital journeys. Demonstrable experience within Visual Design

Collaborative Mindset: A desire to learn and support a busy multi-disciplinary team.

Energy and Enthusiasm: A passion for visual design and a drive to innovate.

Excellent Communication Skills: Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate designs effectively to developers and senior leaders.

Your Role Will Involve:

Creative Problem Solving: Use your design expertise to simplify complex challenges and enhance user experiences.

Asset Creation: Design production assets, infographics, logos, and engaging interfaces for web and mobile applications.

Digital Experience Design: Make the mundane exciting and create captivating digital journeys.

Design System Mastery: Help scale and refine the digital design system to ensure consistency across platforms.

Prototyping Excellence: Bring your designs to life using Figma and other prototyping tools.

Collaboration: Work confidently within agile teams to define project priorities and visualise outcomes.

Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate effectively with design teams and senior decision-makers to align objectives with customer needs.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a dynamic team that values creativity and innovation.

Contribute to impactful projects that shape the future of banking.

Opportunity for professional growth within a supportive environment.

If this exciting opportunity resonates with you, even if your skills don’t perfectly match the job description, we encourage you to apply! We’d love to hear from you.

Bring your visual design expertise to a place where it truly matters. Apply today!

Senior Accessibility Specialist - Audit Specialist

Job Title: Senior Digital Accessibility Specialist - Audit Specialist

Location: Fully remote working inthe UK

Salary/Rate: £550/day-£600/day

Start Date: October 2025

Job Type: 12 - month contract

Company Introduction:

We are currently representing a global academic research company who are recruiting a Senior Digital Accessibility Specalist with very strong Accessability Auditing experience for an exciting 12-month contract.

Required Skills/Experience:

The ideal candidate will have the following:

Strong Accessibility Auditing experience is crucial.

Specific experience conducting technical accessibility audits is extremely important.

Being able to identify and solve technical accessibility defects is very important, too.

Being able to negotiate effectively with stakeholders and work autonomously is a must.

Being able to make high-level decisions is also required.

Candidates will be asked to provide an audit report that they have written, and to provide evidence how they conducted the report. They will also be asked to show the solutions that they provided.

Strong experience in authoring high quality VPATs/ACRs for enterprise web applications.

Expert knowledge of how to recommend WCAG 2.2 techniques around websites and digital content.

Rich experience using accessibility testing tools (WAVE, aXe, Microsoft Insights, Color Contrast Analyzer) and with screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver).

High degree of initiative and autonomy coupled with an ability to function successfully as part of a virtual team.

Generosity in sharing knowledge, skills, and positive attitude in mentoring people to learn accessibility concepts.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives:

Author VPAT/Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs) against W3C WCAG 2.2 AA standards.

Troubleshoots user accessibility issues, guiding product teams to solutions and coaching on appropriate testing tools.

Author detailed specifications for remediating websites, mobile applications, and PDFs to meet the W3C WCAG 2.2 A standards.

Work with core team developers and UX to test, steer, and validate designs and code to accessibility standards.

Author product accessibility statements.

Desirable Skills/Experience

Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client:

IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist Certification or US DHS 508 Trusted Tester Certification.

Previous roles or degree(s) in fields of Digital Accessibility, User Experience, Digital Design, or Software Engineering.

Expert knowledge of and mobile application accessibility testing and techniques.

Wide experience with user interface design patterns including rich Internet applications, single page web applications, and AI/chatbots.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Spotlight

Freelance UX Designer

(2-6 days per month, flexing to business needs)

We’re looking for a strategic, hands-on UX Designer with experience in ad tech platforms, particularly in areas like dynamic creative optimisation (DCO) and creative effectiveness tools. You’ll help shape user journeys and interface design for our proprietary technology, ensuring our platform is intuitive, high-performing, and loved by creative, media, and strategy teams alike.

Responsibilities:

Lead UX design for features related to creative performance analysis, DCO workflows, and campaign setup.

Translate complex technical functionality into clean, usable interfaces.

Collaborate with product, strategy, and dev teams to wireframe, prototype, and iterate.

Requirements:

Proven experience designing for ad tech, martech, or creative optimisation platforms.

Strong understanding of DCO, media creative workflows, and performance analytics.

Portfolio showcasing intuitive UX for complex B2B tools or dashboards.

Proficiency with Figma, Sketch, Lovable or similar tools.

Able to work independently and integrate into fast-paced, cross-functional teams.

We are currently working with a Midlands-based client currently looking for a Website Content Officer.

21 p/h

Location: East Midlands

1-2 Days on site at first, then moving to a flexible remote role

Contract: 3 months initial.

Skills needed:

Undertake the creation, uploading and ongoing management of website content, ensuring it remains engaging, relevant, creative and appropriate for online channels and audiences.

Ensure content is added and linked up appropriately within the website structure to support easy navigation and search.

Work closely with the Communications and Member Marketing teams, taking steps to ensure our website content reflects and supports their key aims, approaches and strategies.

Guide and assist colleagues from the wider team and across BACP in writing and editing copy specifically for online communications, ensuring it is effective, accessible and user-friendly and adheres to BACP website style guidelines.

Support, advise and assist colleagues in technical process to create and upload additional content and assets, such as images, pdfs, infographics, videos and animations, ensuring these are accessible and are optimised for online use.

Adhere to, maintain and contribute to the development of BACP website guidelines and processes, including style guide, accessibility guidelines, and internal due diligence policies and procedures for publishing content to reduce reputational risk.

Have delegated responsibility for website structure, design, consistency and writing style in line with BACP brand guidelines; with a focus on accessibility, usability, EDI and improving the user experience.

Proactively support the WCM in monitoring and reporting on the performance of the website, using Google Analytics or other analytic software to understand and make recommendations for improving user experience, and to track behaviour and engagement outcomes to support BACP campaigns. Assist in identifying and monitoring appropriate KPIs.

Support wider organisational teams by providing regular and adhoc reports on website performance for their areas and KPIs.

Proactively support the WCM in monitoring and reporting on the SEO performance of the website, identifying challenges and making recommendations for related improvements to website copy, content and design to improve visibility and ranking.

Liaise with CRM team, internal teams and external suppliers to support the WCM with technical website related developments to ensure best possible user experience and continual improvement. Suggest opportunities for improvement, inform the prioritisation of planned development activity and support testing and roll-out.

Stay abreast of latest advancements in website content and design trends, to inform recommendations for future improvements.

Deputise for the WCM when delegated to do so.

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Contract Duration: ASAP - April 2026 (Initial duration, potential for extension)

Location: Remote (Occasional travel to London, Manchester, or Bristol)

Engagement: Umbrella only - Inside IR35

Clearance Requirement: Must be eligible for SC clearance - British nationals only

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Content Designer to join a cross-functional digital team, delivering user-focused content for government services. The successful candidate will work across various platforms and touchpoints, with a focus on creating clear, accessible, and user-centred content that aligns with GDS standards.

This role requires someone confident working independently across all stages of design-from research and ideation through to delivery and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Design and deliver clear, accessible content in line with the GDS (Government Digital Service) standards

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including service designers, user researchers, and developers

Use evidence, data and research to make content decisions and iterate based on feedback

Ensure content reflects the organisation’s tone of voice, brand and values

Simplify complex information and processes using plain English

Contribute to and maintain content strategies and style guides

Engage with stakeholders and manage relationships effectively

Support continuous improvement practices (e.g. Agile, Lean methodologies)

Mandatory Skills & Experience

Experience with the Power Platform

Proficient in Microsoft 365 (M365) suite

Practical experience working to GDS standards

Desirable Skills

Experience with legal process and/or document redesign (not essential)

Background in continuous improvement or agile delivery environments

Ability to coach others in clear communication principles

We are currently working with a Midlands-based client currently looking for a Website Content Officer.

£21 p/h

Location: East Midlands

1-2 Days on site at first, then moving to a flexible remote role

Contract: 3 months initial.

Skills needed:

Undertake the creation, uploading and ongoing management of website content, ensuring it remains engaging, relevant, creative and appropriate for online channels and audiences.

Ensure content is added and linked up appropriately within the website structure to support easy navigation and search.

Work closely with the Communications and Member Marketing teams, taking steps to ensure our website content reflects and supports their key aims, approaches and strategies.

Support wider organisational teams by providing regular and adhoc reports on website performance for their areas and KPIs.

Stay abreast of latest advancements in website content and design trends, to inform recommendations for future improvements.

Deputise for the WCM when delegated to do so.

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

Junior Content Designer

Location: Hybrid in Manchester, UK

Job Type: Contract - 6 months

Rates INSIDE IR35

Overview

We are seeking two Junior Content Designers to join our client in the development, maintenance, and delivery of engineering standards. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful digital transformation in government, helping ensure engineering standards are clear, consistent, and accessible.

Key Responsibilities

The Junior Content Designers will be responsible for:

Drafting and Editing Standards Content

Collaborate with subject matter experts to produce clear, concise, and user-focused standards

Ensure content is accessible and tailored to different audiences

Applying Consistent Style and Structure

Align content with (url removed) standards, and technical engineering requirements

Develop templates and patterns to support consistency

Maintaining and Updating Published Standards

Review and iterate existing content based on feedback

Ensure technical information is accurate, current, and relevant

Supporting Wider Delivery

Contribute to content audits, publishing workflows, and knowledge management

Provide insights into user interaction with standards content

Support the development of ‘standards as code’ initiatives

Skills & Experience

Essential:

Strong writing and editing skills with a focus on clarity and accessibility

Understanding of content design principles and user-centred design

Ability to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Familiarity with (url removed) style guide and digital content standards

Desirable:

Experience working in agile teams or government digital services

Exposure to technical content or engineering documentation

Interest in developing skills in strategic content design and governance

Join Our Team as a UX Designer!

Location: Coedkernew, Newport Contract Type: Temporary (6 Months) Full-Time

Are you passionate about creating user-centric designs? Do you have a knack for transforming complex financial concepts into intuitive experiences? If so, we want YOU to join our dynamic team at Company Name , a leading Financial Institution & Insurance provider!

What You’ll Do:

As a UX Designer, you will play a vital role in enhancing our digital products. Your creativity and expertise will help us deliver seamless user experiences that resonate with our clients. Here’s what you can expect:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand user needs and business goals.

Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights and identify pain points.

Design wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups that reflect our brand and engage users.

Iterate on designs based on feedback and analytics to continuously improve user satisfaction.

Stay updated on industry trends and best practises to keep our products at the forefront of innovation.

What We’re Looking For:

To thrive in this role, you should have:

Proven experience as a UX Designer, preferably in the financial or insurance sectors.

A strong portfolio showcasing your design process and successful projects.

Proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Figma, or Adobe Creative Suite.

Excellent communication skills to effectively present your ideas.

An analytical mindset with a passion for data-driven design decisions.

Why Join Us?

We believe that great design leads to great experiences! Here’s what makes us a fantastic place to work:

Collaborative Environment: Work alongside talented professionals who are eager to share knowledge and ideas.

Impactful Work: Your designs will directly influence our customers’ experience and satisfaction.

Professional Growth: We offer opportunities for learning and development to help you advance your skills.

Cheerful Culture: Enjoy a vibrant workplace with team-building activities, recognition programmes, and a supportive atmosphere.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about shaping the future of financial services through exceptional user experiences, we’d love to hear from you!

Join us in making financial services accessible and enjoyable for everyone!

Note: This is a temporary full-time position based in Coedkernew, Newport, for a duration of 6 months. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and experiences.

Let’s create amazing user experiences together!

Service Designer

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler

Job Title: Service Designer

Pay rate: 575 per day inside ir35

Contract: 6 months+

Location: Mostly remote - potential need for travel

SC security clearance is required for this role

Job Description: I am looking for a Service Designer for a for a client of mine who are a large IT consultancy operating within the public, central government and defence space. This role requires you to have extensive experience in the Public Sector, and with Government Digital Services.

Responsibilities and skillset : 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?

If you are interested in this role or wish to apply, please feel free to reply to this advert with your CV.

Location:** Hornton Street, W8 7NX

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 3+ Months

Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09 00, 37 Hours per week

Pay Rate: £17.73 per hour

Job Ref: (phone number removed)

Job Responsibilities

As an integral part of the Web Services team, you will collaborate with various teams across the Council to ensure web content is current, consistent, and compliant with the latest Website Content Accessibility Guidelines to Level AA. Your responsibilities include:

Editing and curating content on the Council s website to ensure it is evidence-based, user-centered, and continually optimized.

Supporting the communications team with content for the Council s intranet and social media presence.

Guiding web page content owners to maintain relevant, up-to-date, accessible, and consistent content.

Identifying and referring technical issues to the appropriate teams within the Council.

Maintaining content standards with an emphasis on accessibility, security, risk, and exposure.

Articulating the value of content design and supporting content owners in understanding the connection between excellent content and service/experience.

Ensuring all digital communications comply with GDPR and other relevant legislation or guidance.

Monitoring website performance and taking proactive corrective actions to meet standards.

Reviewing website analytics to fix broken links, typographical errors, and proofreading content.

Acting as a knowledge base for website applications and channel maintenance tools.

Working with third-party suppliers to ensure smooth website operations.

Responding to web content inquiries and complaints within SLA and supporting feedback management.

Contributing to digital projects and providing input into business cases and project planning.

Ensuring digital communications are delivered with a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Supporting the setup of new websites/microsites.

Taking responsibility for personal and professional development to ensure technical knowledge and skills are current.

Person Specifications

Candidates should demonstrate the following skills, experience, and attitudes:

Significant experience in a similar role with a strong understanding of website management and CMS platforms.

Proficiency in web technologies such as HTML, CSS, XML, and web development tools.

Strong knowledge of web writing best practices and accessibility standards.

Experience with web analytics tools and the ability to interpret data to inform decisions.

Skilled in managing website technical issues and tracking support tickets.

Deep understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices in online communications.

Experience promoting accessibility and compliance with Government Digital Service standards.

Ability to develop creative, clear, and engaging online content aligned with organizational objectives.

Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.

Strong stakeholder management skills with effective communication across technical and non-technical audiences.

Experience building and maintaining positive working relationships across complex organizations and with external partners.

Ability to define, evaluate, and guide digital strategies and policies.

Strong analytical skills, including risk assessment and operational impact.

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Full Stack Developer

Uniting People

Location not specified

Fully remote

Mid

£450/day - £500/day

Urgent Contract Full Stack Developer

6 months duration

Fully remote - Inside IR35

Main purpose of the role:

We are seeking a talented and motivated Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic development team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in building modern, responsive web applications using React, C#, JavaScript, and TypeScript, with a solid understanding of .NET and Azure environments. Experience with Azure Functions, Web API, Web Apps, Azure Logic Apps, and DevOps workflows including pipelines, deployments, and PowerShell scripting is essential. SQL experience is a valuable bonus. Familiarity with Okta integrations, Okta logins, and app integrations is considered an added advantage. This role involves close collaboration with back-end developers, UX designers, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality digital solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain responsive web applications using React and .NET technologies.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.

Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.

Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.

Maintain and improve code quality, organization, and automation.

Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.

Troubleshoot and debug issues across the front-end stack.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and tools.

Document technical specifications and development processes.

Key skills and experience required:

Proven experience developing front-end applications using React.

Solid understanding of .NET (preferably .NET Core) and integration with front-end technologies.

Experience deploying and managing applications in Microsoft Azure.

Familiarity with SQL and relational databases is a plus.

Strong understanding of web markup, including HTML5 and CSS3.

Experience with RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.

Good grasp of version control systems, especially Git.

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Skills:

React, .NET, Azure, Azure Functions, Web API, Web Apps, Azure Logic Apps, C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, DevOps workflows (pipelines, deployments, PowerShell)

Beneficial skills:

SQL, UX/UI Collaboration, Git, Okta integrations, Okta logins, App integrations

pelines, deployments, PowerShell)

UX Designer

The Bridge IT Recruitment

Job Title: Senior UX Designer

Contract: Outside IR35 / Market rates

Location: Full remote (occasional visits to Cheshire site)

Duration: 6 months + possible renewals

We re looking for a Senior UX Designer to join our client’s dynamic Engineering team.

Are you a creative, user-focused designer with a passion for building accessible and intuitive digital experiences? In this role, you’ll be responsible for designing inclusive, seamless, and engaging user experiences across our clients digital services. You’ll conduct user research, develop wireframes and prototypes, test usability, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to turn insights into impactful design solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Design user journeys, wireframes, and interactive prototypes.

Maintain design artefacts such as personas, storyboards, and service blueprints.

Plan and conduct user research, usability testing, and interviews.

Champion accessibility and inclusive design, adhering to standards such as WCAG 2.1 AA.

Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and QA teams to align on goals and functionality.

Contribute to the evolution of the design system for consistent user experiences.

Facilitate co-design workshops and share usability findings with stakeholders.

Stay up to date with industry trends, tools, and techniques.

Mentor colleagues on user-centred design practices and support knowledge-sharing initiatives.

What We re Looking For

Proven / strong overall experience in UX, interaction design, and usability.

Proven ability to create and iterate on user flows, wireframes, and prototypes.

Hands-on experience with tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.

Experience conducting user research and usability testing.

Strong understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive design.

Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.

A collaborative mindset and a passion for continuous improvement.

Experience working in Agile environments.

Familiarity with service design principles and behavioural analytics.

Experience building or contributing to a design system.

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