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Senior Digital Product Manager
Rullion Managed Services
London
Hybrid
Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Contract: Inside IR35
Start: ASAP
Location: London - onsite 1 day per week

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Digital Product Manager to lead key customer-facing digital journeys across web and mobile. You will shape product direction, prioritise delivery, and work closely with design, engineering, data, and business stakeholders to deliver measurable improvements for customers and the business.

This is a hands-on role for someone comfortable working in complex environments, making confident decisions, and driving delivery in a fast-paced digital organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Own the product strategy, roadmap, and backlog for a defined digital product area
Identify customer and business problems and translate them into clear product opportunities
Work cross-functionally with engineering, design, CX, and data teams to deliver outcomes
Prioritise work based on value, effort, risk, and feasibility
Use insight and data to improve self-serve journeys and customer experience
Define success measures and track performance against KPIs
Communicate clearly with stakeholders and senior leaders

Essential Skills

Strong experience in digital product management
Proven experience delivering customer-facing web or app journeys
Good understanding of self-service, account management, and digital service design
Ability to balance customer needs, commercial priorities, and technical constraints
Experience working in cross-functional teams with designers, engineers, and analysts
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to operate at both strategic and delivery level

Desirable

Experience in utilities, energy, or other service-based / regulated sectors
Exposure to journeys such as billing, payments, onboarding, or digital account management
Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants

UX / UI Engineer
Expleo UK LTD
Not Specified
In office
Junior - Mid
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED

One of the world’s largest automotive manufacturers, is currently recruiting for a number of Automotive UX Engineers, Researchers, UI Designers and Animators, to help them develop unique and innovative vehicles.

You will support delivery of user testing across digital in vehicle experiences, working across virtual reality, static simulators and functional prototypes. Based in Warwickshire, you will be supporting, a dedicated and multidisciplinary design and research team, on a contract basis.

Responsibilities of the UX Engineers, Researchers, Designers and Animator roles include:

  • Plan and execute UX testing activities across vehicles, simulators and digital prototypes
  • Planning, running and analysing research
  • Work closely with designers and product teams to define research needs and translate findings into clear recommendation
  • Record and communicate findings from user studies
  • Contribute to the creation of benchmarking and user profile
  • Collaboration with software and design teams, acting as the go-between to realise the creative vision
  • Create models suitable for real-time animation and usage, as well as highly polished visuals renders for use in various applications
  • Act as the UI champion, promoting good design practices and educating where possible

Qualifications and skills required for the UX Engineer / Research / Designer / Animator positions may include:

  • Degree in a relevant subject matter or equivalent industry experience
  • Skilled in conducting Automotive usability studies and user testing
  • Proficiency in common research tools
  • Knowledge of user-centred design and interaction
  • Experienced 3D artist with expert knowledge of 3D tools & Animation
  • Ability to convert design visions into working developed models
  • Previous experience as a games developer is desirable
  • Proficient in Figma & Adobe suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects
  • Experience working as a UI Designer with animation skills in After Effects
  • Background within automotive UX or human machine interaction
  • Passionate designer and animator with experience of bringing visuals to life
  • Understanding of Automotive UX constraints
  • Full UK driving licence

PLEASE NOTE To meet with current legislation, right to work checks will be carried out to ensure candidates can work in the UK. Regretfully, we are unable to support applications that require sponsorship.

If you are interested in applying for the UX / UI roles or require further information, please contact:

Jacquie Linton

(phone number removed)

(url removed)

Specialist Training Developer
Matchtech
Prestwick
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£400/day - £500/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

We’re looking for an experienced Multimedia Learning Developer to support training delivery for the iTec programme - a next-generation, system-focused operational platform used by multiple technical and operational audiences.

You’ll create clear, engaging, accurate digital learning that helps teams adopt and operate this complex, safety-critical system effectively.

The role is system-heavy, highly collaborative, and requires regular on-site work in Prestwick.

About iTec

iTec (Interoperability Through European Collaboration) is a next-generation Air Traffic Management (ATM) system enabling advanced 4D trajectory-based operations, improving safety, efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions across European airspace.

Your work will directly support its safe and successful introduction.

Key Responsibilities:Design & Development

  • Analyse system-based training needs and choose appropriate multimedia approaches.
  • Develop eLearning, animations, graphics, video and interactive content.
  • Manage briefs and collaborate with creative specialists (animation, video, VO, design, development).
  • Use modern authoring tools and maintain currency with digital learning technologies.

Quality & Evaluation

  • Conduct QA checks to ensure accuracy and consistency.
  • Estimate development effort and manage content iterations.
  • Support evaluation and continuous improvement of learning materials.

Release & Lifecycle Management

  • Publish content to digital platforms and ensure accessibility.
  • Maintain version control, update materials, manage change processes, and archive out-of-date content.
  • Ensure performance and reporting data is captured and shared appropriately.

Train-the-Trainer

  • Brief trainers and delivery teams to ensure materials are understood and correctly applied.

Skills & Experience:

  • Background in digital learning, multimedia design, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience producing eLearning, video, animation, graphics or web-based content.
  • Strong use of Adobe Creative Suite, plus Articulate/Captivate or similar tools.
  • Understanding of digital learning development cycles and accessibility standards.
  • Ability to turn complex technical subject matter into clear, engaging content.
  • Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder-engagement skills.
  • Experience with LMS platforms (e.g., Cornerstone) desirable.
  • Knowledge of air traffic management or complex operational systems is a bonus, not essential.
  • Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
  • Willing and able to attend Prestwick at least 2 days per week.
E2 Courseware Developer
Raytheon
Fareham
Hybrid
Junior - Mid
£100,000/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Courseware Developer (E2)

HMS Collingwood, Hybrid

Fixed Term Contract 12 months, Fulltime

Raytheon UK

At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.

Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we’re building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.

Through advanced technology and our people’s expertise, our Training Transformation Services is modernising what’s possible in the training and preparation of our armed forces. With a real blended approach to learning and using the latest innovative systems and technology, we ensure our service men and women really are prepared for any situation.

The role

In this role you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference to the Royal Navy Training Design Service. As the Courseware Developer in EPOCH 2 you’ll support the Integrated Training Design Service to deliver learning that is blended, active and provides customer delight.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Accountable for all training courses assigned to you with regards to training transformation. An advocate for the creation of training content that is not only active and engaging, but also inclusive and learner centric.
  • Ensuring the processes that support the review and change of training courses follow the end-to-end training design process, are DSAT (Defence Systems Approach to Training) compliant, considering media enhancements and adherence to quality. Proactively addressing, resolving and escalating any challenges that may impact delay to delivery.
  • Responsible for the production and development of high-quality Training design, e-learning and courseware materials (as required). Developing and designing training courseware using a variety of media and technology.
  • Contribute to the development of overall instructional strategy, being able to analyse and implement changes to training programmes, identifying effective and ineffective instructional design training methodologies.
  • Proactively seeking feedback and impact stories to further enhance training courses and to continuously improve and celebrate the work completed. Ensure that any changes derived from internal and external validation are incorporated into all training design activity to ensure that training remains up-to-date and satisfies operational / workplace performance requirements.
  • Building strong stakeholder relationships with subject matter experts to positively contribute towards training transformation.
  • Identify opportunities to provide accreditation for new and/or amended training as designed, and/or any amendments or implications for existing accreditations following Training Design changes.
  • Responsible for the continuous professional development of yourself.
  • Employees are responsible for their own Health and Safety and that of work colleagues and customers.
  • Follow security standards and system requirements to protect data and ensure smooth operations.
  • Any other duties required to support the Integrated Training Design Service.

Essential

  • Demonstrate a passion for training transformation and continuous improvement.

  • Demonstrate an enthusiasm to learn, collaborate, communicate, demonstrate best practice within the business, customers and the wider team.

  • Demonstrate attention to detail, a passion for quality, be able to plan, multitask, deliver on time and work independently.

  • Adopt a flexible approach to the role and be able to adapt to evolving priorities.

Desirable

  • AGILE methodology and working practice.
  • A previous role within a Learning and Development environment.
  • ADDIE model and Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT).
  • Training and/or Instructional Design.
  • Programme management tools and applications.
  • Knowledge and practical experience of UK Ministry Defence procedures and policies
  • Contributing to a team environment for the purpose of developing creative solutions to technical problems.

Benefits and Work Culture

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries.
  • 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)
  • Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
  • Company bonus scheme (discretionary).
  • 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’ with pension.
  • Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others.
  • Enhanced sick pay.
  • Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave.
  • Car / Car allowance (dependant on grade/ role)
  • Private Medical Insurance (dependant on grade)

Work Culture

  • 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements.
  • Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early!
  • Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role.
  • A grownup flexible working culture that is output, not time spent at desk, focussed. More formal flexible working arrangements can also be requested and assessed subject to the role. Please enquire or highlight any request to our Talent Acquisition team to explore the flexible working possibilities.
  • Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.

RTX

Raytheon UK is a landed company and part of the wider RTX organisation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, but with over 180,000 employees globally across every continent, RTX provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.

Supporting over 35,000 jobs across 13 UK sites, RTX is helping to drive prosperity. Each year our work contributes over £2.7bn to the UK economy and offers a wealth of opportunities to 4,000 suppliers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We’re investing in all corners of the country, supporting 29,040 jobs in England, 3,040 in Northern Ireland, 1,900 in Scotland and 1,600 in Wales.

Front End Developer
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Derby
Hybrid
Mid
£440/day - £450/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Rate: 450 a day
IR35: Inside IR35
Location: Derby - 40% on site
Duration: Initially 6 months

You will join a global IT Consultancy delivering digital transformation to their financial services client.
In this role you will design and deliver intuitive, high-quality user interfaces the client’s platform, contributing to a series of incremental enhancements and small-scale initiatives.
The role will focus on improving customer and adviser experiences, ensuring usability, accessibility, and performance across the front end.

Your Skills & Experience

. Strong experience as a Front End Developer, delivering modern web applications.
. Proficiency in: Angular (primary framework) HTML, CSS, and TypeScript
. Experience integrating with RESTful APIs and backend services.
. Understanding of responsive design, accessibility (e.g. WCAG), and performance optimisation.
. Experience working within Agile or hybrid delivery environments.
. Familiarity with tools such as Git, CI/CD pipelines, and modern front-end build tools.

Content Designer
Experis IT
Shropshire
Hybrid
Junior - Mid
£400/day - £460/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Content Designer -
Rate: £460
Clearance Required: BPSS
Duration: 6 months
Location: Telford OR Worthing - hybrid - 2 days on site

  • This role is to support a new ‘digital-design’ team being set up to work alongside a larger, established digital forms delivery team.
  • It is to digitise up to eight forms that are currently print & post.
  • Digital - Digital Forms New Delivery Model (Migrate and Con improve)
  • Because of the tight timescales this team will need to get up to speed quicky - with lots of support from Embedded people in the area to work on 8 forms (digital journeys) at the same time.
  • The Digital Forms are designed & delivered using GDS design standards & patterns but not with the full digital service GDS livecycle. So the team need to be able to make their own judgements on the right design, collaborate very actively with the client stakeholders and know when the journeys are ‘good enough’. So this team will require people confident in digital GDS design standards but also able to work (with support) to deliver flexibly.
  • This is a pivotal role that will help people in their everyday lives. You will be responsible for writing the content that will help users manage their interactions with government departments through digital services. The material that you develop will cover a wide range of topics and users, so you will need to be user-focused and know how to write with the user in mind.
  • Recent times have taught us that working remotely is a successful way of collaborating, but on occasion you will be asked to attend other locations in the UK for short periods.
  • Work collaboratively with user researchers, interaction designers, service designers and performance analysts as well as with software developers, policy and legal teams -Write high quality content for the clients new digital services that will encourage people To use them -Take complex language and processes and make them simple To understand -Work with the product manager, digital service manager, business analysts and user researchers To refine the services in light of external factors such as changes To policy, legislation, technology or user requirements.
UI Designer (Production)
Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd
Warwick
In office
Mid
£27/hour
RECENTLY POSTED

Reference: (phone number removed)

Umbrella Rate: £27.30/hr (Inside IR35)

Are you ready to take your design career to the next level? This is your chance to join an innovative organisation working on some of the most desirable automotive brands in the world. As a Production UI Designer, you ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of user interfaces, bringing creative visions to life and ensuring pixel-perfect execution that resonates with end users. If you re passionate about design, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to work on exciting projects that push boundaries, this opportunity is not to be missed.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate closely with UX and UI design teams to interpret and realise creative intent into tangible designs.
• Design high-quality components that align with the vision and can be easily understood by development teams.
• Maintain visual quality control by working with complex HMI specifications to deliver pixel-perfect UI.
• Act as a champion for UI design, promoting best practices and educating team members on design principles.
• Contribute to the evolution of design systems, ensuring consistency and alignment with brand guidelines.

What You Will Bring:

• Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Suite, including Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Experience working with and contributing to design systems.
• A strong portfolio showcasing your previous work as a UI Designer.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• A degree-level qualification in a related design field.

Joining this company means becoming part of a dynamic team that values creativity, precision, and collaboration. Your work as a UI Designer (Production) will directly contribute to delivering exceptional user experiences, ensuring that every detail aligns with the company s high standards and vision. This is a role where your passion for design and attention to detail will truly shine.

Location:

This exciting role is based in Gaydon, a hub for automotive innovation and design excellence.

Interested?

If you re ready to drive your career forward and make a real impact in the world of UI design, apply now to seize this incredible opportunity and bring your creative expertise to the forefront of automotive design.

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.

Senior UI and Automation Designer (Production)
Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd
Warwick
In office
Senior
£34/hour
RECENTLY POSTED

Reference: (phone number removed)

Umbrella Rate: £33.99/hr (Inside IR35)

Step into a world of creativity and innovation with this exciting opportunity as a Senior Production UI and Animation Designer. Working across some of the most desirable automotive brands globally, this role offers the chance to collaborate with cross-functional teams, bringing cutting-edge designs to life while shaping the future of user interfaces. If you are passionate about design, animation, and delivering pixel-perfect UI components, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate closely with UX and UI teams to interpret creative intent and produce visually engaging components that align with the brand s vision.
• Design and deliver complex HMI specifications with pixel-perfect UI, ensuring visual quality control.
• Act as a champion for UI design, promoting best practices and educating team members on design principles.
• Work with design systems, actively contributing to their evolution and maintaining consistency across projects.
• Bring visuals to life through compelling animations using tools like After Effects.
• Ensure all designs reflect good UX thinking, principles, and practices while maintaining brand-led narratives.

What You Will Bring:

• Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects.
• Demonstrated experience working with design systems and contributing to their development.
• A portfolio showcasing your expertise as a UI Designer and animator, highlighting previous successful projects.
• Strong collaboration skills, with experience working effectively across cross-functional teams.
• A degree or equivalent qualification in a related design field, demonstrating your commitment to creative excellence.

This role plays a pivotal part in shaping the company s design vision, ensuring every user interface reflects the highest standards of creativity and functionality. By joining this company, you ll be contributing to an inspiring culture that values innovation, collaboration, and attention to detail, helping to create engaging user experiences that stand out in the industry.

Location:

This role is based in Gaydon, a hub for automotive innovation and creativity, offering an inspiring workplace for design professionals.

Interested?

Don t miss the chance to elevate your career as a Senior UI and Animation Designer (Production). Apply today and take the first step towards joining a team that values your creativity, expertise, and passion for design.

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.

UI Designer (Production)
Futura Design
Warwick
In office
Junior - Mid
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a UI Designer (Production) to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour.

Duties:

  • Working across some of the most desirable automotive brands in the world, you ll join at an exciting time.
  • Collaborating closely between the UX and UI design teams, you ll be responsible for interpreting and realising creative intent, designing components that are faithful to the vision which can be understood by development teams; whilst ensuring visual quality control to complex HMI specifications with pixel-perfect UI. You ll act as the UI champion, promoting good design practices and educating where possible.
  • You re a passionate designer with experience in working with strong brand guidelines and design systems, underpinned by good UX thinking, principles and practice.
  • You love working in the detail and have an interest in both technical and creative design. You know what makes an engaging user experience and the importance of consistent brand-led narratives.

Skills Required:

  • Proficient in Figma & Adobe suite inc. Photoshop, Illustrator.
  • Experience working with design systems and actively contributing to and evolving them.

Education Required:

  • Experience working as a UI Designer.
  • A portfolio showcasing previous work.
  • Able to work collaboratively between cross-functional teams.
  • Degree level qualification in a related design field.
UI Designer
Apex Systems US
London
In office
Mid - Senior
£70/hour - £78/hour
RECENTLY POSTED

Title: UI Designer

Location: London (onsite role)

Contract Type: 40 hours per week, Fixed term Agency contract – Inside IR35

Duration: 8 months with extensions

Compensation: £70-78 per hour (negotiable depending on experience)

We’re looking for a Visual Designer with exceptional craft and execution skills that can autonomously deliver work on execution briefs. This will enable them to take the right design decision and understanding how to improve it. The visual designer should also have a solid understanding of UX and UI. The candidate should feel confident in the visual field and be interested in making pitch decks, mockup and interactive prototypes. They should also working on design tasks as well as creative and innovative ideas when required. Their portfolio should contain great examples of crafts and design, and they should be up to date with global trends in design. Sponsorships or theatrical experience and client-facing presentation skills are preferable.

Key job responsibilities

The following are key responsibilities of the Visual Designer:

  • UI design, motion ideas, and designs for innovative advertising experiences for global brands.

  • Create customer centered campaign executions by integrating marketing objectives, target audience, creative assets, design and motion patterns into intuitive solutions.

  • Independently lead campaign executions and collaborate with EU/US design teams.

  • Create on-brand design solutions for all owned and operated channels that meet measurable business goals.

  • Partner with and/or lead senior art directors, copywriters, designers, program managers, developers, and content producers to create customer-focused solutions that deliver on advertiser objectives

  • Deliver high-quality look and feel and designs for campaigns across different touch-points.

  • Make creative trade-off decisions between teams, clients, and end-customer needs.

  • Measure and evaluate current processes within the department and improve them through documentation.

Basic qualifications

  • Experience working in advertising, design departments, digital media, marketing.

  • Proven experience in design / communications experience at advertising agencies and/or in-house creative departments

  • An online creative portfolio demonstrating design skill-set. Strong portfolio demonstrating creative thinking and process, visual design skills, and interactive/digital advertising experiences that solve for a customer/business problem.

  • In-depth understanding of industry design tools (Ex. Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, WebFlow)

  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and verbal).

  • Experience managing projects in a fast pace environment.

  • Ability to prioritize various tasks effectively to meet even challenging deadlines.

  • Experience working cross-functionally and with a wide range of employees with different skill sets.

  • Adaptable and quick to learn new processes and tools, demonstrating strong technical/operational capabilities.

  • Self-directed, goal-oriented and flexible, enjoying working in a fast-paced and at times ambiguous environment.

  • Understanding of technical integration of ideas, and the ability to build relationships with development roles and designers.

  • Proficiency in English

Senior Service Designer
Unify Talent UK
Not Specified
Fully remote
Senior
£450/day - £500/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

SC Cleared

6+ Month Contract

(Apply online only) per day Outside IR35

Fully Remote

Start 13th of April

Unify are proudly representing one of our favorite Consulting partners - who have landed yet another exciting program of works in the Government sector.

We are looking to secure the Services of an SC Cleared Senior Service Designer on a Contract basis to ideally start by the 13th of April.

We need:
Very highly experienced in gov. uk services, preferably working directly with GDS in the past
Experience of working with businesses as users is a plus
Able to lead discussions with client on strategy and approach
Comfortable in ambiguous evolving spaces
Able to share work with policy teams in a way that builds buy-in
Strong communication and presentation skills

SC must be active within the last 6 months!

We need a service designer who is expansive and strategic, able to hold the big picture of an emerging service and a very important cross-government programme. This is not the project for someone who is tied to a method or used to working on services that are predefined or overly administrative

Please apply by submitting your latest CV for immediate review by our Talent team.

Thanks

UX Researcher (Digital Interaction)
Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd
Warwick
In office
Mid
£27/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

UX Researcher (Digital Interaction) - (phone number removed) - £27.24/hr umbrella rate

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? This is an exciting opportunity for a UX Researcher (Digital Interaction) to join a forward-thinking organisation that is shaping the future of vehicle engineering. This role offers the chance to work on innovative projects that combine cutting-edge technology with user-centred design principles, all while contributing to the development of exceptional digital experiences. If you thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and have a passion for usability testing, this could be the perfect role for you.

What You Will Do:

  • Plan and execute UX testing activities in vehicles and across prototype platforms.

  • Conduct usability testing across digital interfaces using both qualitative and quantitative methods.

  • Collaborate with UX Designers to identify friction points and support improvements to usability and flow.

  • Capture and communicate findings from user studies to internal teams in a concise and practical format.

  • Contribute to the creation of benchmarking insights, user personas, and attribute tracking.

  • Support early concept validation as well as final product assessment.

What You Will Bring:

  • Proven experience conducting usability studies and user testing.

  • A solid understanding of user-centred design principles and interaction.

  • Confidence in testing physical, digital, and immersive prototypes.

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to present findings effectively.

  • A proactive and collaborative mindset, comfortable working in agile delivery environments.

As a UX Researcher (Digital Interaction), you will play a vital role in shaping the digital experiences of tomorrow. Your expertise will contribute to the company’s vision of creating intuitive and seamless interactions that enhance the user journey. This is your chance to be part of a multidisciplinary team where your insights will directly influence design decisions and product development.

Location: This role is based in Gaydon, offering you the chance to work in a hub of innovation within the automotive industry.

Interested?: If you’re ready to make an impact and bring your UX expertise to a dynamic and inspiring environment, don’t wait. Apply now to become a UX Researcher (Digital Interaction) and take the next step in your career!

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.

Senior UX Researcher
Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd
Warwick
Hybrid
Senior
£34/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Senior UX Researcher - (phone number removed) - £33.98/hr umbrella rate

Are you ready to elevate your career as a Senior UX Researcher? This is your chance to join an innovative company at the forefront of the automotive industry, working on cutting-edge digital in-vehicle experiences. This role offers an inspiring environment where your expertise in user research will directly shape the future of vehicle design and user interaction. With a focus on collaboration, creativity, and excellence, this company provides you with an opportunity to make a real impact while developing your skills further.

What You Will Do:

  • Lead and co-ordinate UX testing across vehicles, simulators, and digital prototypes.

  • Conduct hands-on research, including study design, moderation, and analysis.

  • Mentor junior researchers and support their professional development.

  • Utilise Maze and other industry-standard research and survey tools to design and analyse studies.

  • Collaborate closely with designers and product teams to define research needs and translate findings into actionable recommendations.

  • Manage testing logistics and ensure high standards of research quality.

What You Will Bring:

  • Strong experience in user research and usability testing, including in-person moderated studies.

  • Proven ability to run studies across a range of prototype fidelities.

  • Proficiency with Maze and common research tools such as Qualtrics, (url removed), and Optimal Workshop.

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.

  • A full UK driving licence and the legal right to work in the UK, ensuring regular on-site working due to secure prototype access.

This company is committed to delivering exceptional digital experiences that enhance the lives of its customers. By joining as a Senior UX Researcher, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that every design decision is informed by robust research and user insights. The company values innovation, collaboration, and dedication, creating an environment where your expertise will thrive and contribute to ground-breaking advancements in the automotive industry.

Location: This position is based in Gaydon, offering you the chance to work on-site several days per week in a secure and dynamic environment.

Interested?: If you’re ready to drive innovation and shape the future of digital in-vehicle experiences, apply today for the Senior UX Researcher role. Don’t miss this opportunity to make your mark in an exciting and forward-thinking company!

This role is Inside IR3

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.

UX Researcher - Digital Interaction
Futura Design
Warwick
In office
Junior - Mid
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a UX Researcher Digital Interaction to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour.

The Role:

We are seeking practical and hands-on UX researcher with a passion for testing and digital interaction. You will be actively involved with in-vehicle and prototype testing, working across various fidelity levels including virtual reality, static simulators and functional prototypes.

The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary design and research team, contributing user insights throughout the design and development cycle. This role is well suited to those who are delivery-focused, agile in approach and able to produce research that informs design decisions efficiently and clearly.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan and execute UX testing activities in vehicle and across prototype platforms.
  • Conduct usability testing across digital interfaces using both qualitative and quantitative methods.
  • Collaborate with UX Designers to identify friction points and support improvements to usability and flow.
  • Capture and communicate findings from user studies to internal teams in a concise and practical format.
  • Contribute to the creation of benchmarking insights, user personas and attribute tracking.
  • Maintain relevant testing documentation and participate actively in sprint planning and iteration.
  • Support early concept validation as well as final product assessment.

Essential Skills and Experience Required:

  • Experience conducting usability studies and user testing
  • Understanding of core principles of user-centred design and interaction
  • Ability to identify usability issues and make clear, actionable recommendations
  • Confident in testing physical, digital and immersive prototypes
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to present findings effectively
  • Proactive and collaborative mindset, comfortable working in agile delivery environments

Desirable Skills and Experience Requested:

  • Familiarity with automotive UX constraints, including driver attention and distraction principles.
  • Basic understanding of accessibility best practices.
  • Previous exposure to tools such as eye-tracking, user testing platforms or behavioural analytics.
  • Experience working with developers or multidisciplinary design teams.

Personal Attributes Requested:

  • Energetic and enthusiastic with a delivery-focused approach.
  • Willingness to learn and adapt as part of a fast-moving team.
  • Comfortable with hands-on testing and quick iteration cycles.
  • Able to take initiative while contributing positively to a team culture.
  • Clear thinker who brings momentum to complex projects.
  • Keen interest in automotive design and digital innovation.

Additional Information:

  • Full UK driving licence.
User Experience (UX) Engineer / Researcher
Expleo UK LTD
Warwickshire
In office
Junior - Mid
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Are you an UX Engineer / Researcher looking for your next opportunity?

If so, Expleo have an opportunity for you! We are seeking a practical and hands-on UX Engineers and Researchers with a passion for testing and digital interaction.

One of the world’s largest automotive manufacturers, is currently recruiting for Automotive UX Engineer / Researchers, to help them develop unique and innovative vehicles. You will support delivery of user testing across our digital in vehicle experiences, working across virtual reality, static simulators and functional prototypes. Based in Warwickshire, you will be supporting, a dedicated and multidisciplinary design and research team, on a contract basis.

Responsibilities of the UX Engineer / Research roles include:

Plan and execute UX testing activities across vehicles, simulators and digital prototypes
Planning, running and analysing research
Work closely with designers and product teams to define research needs and translate findings into clear recommendation
Manage testing logistics and ensure high standards of research quality
Identify usability issues and make recommendation
Record and communicate findings from user studies
Contribute to the creation of benchmarking and user profile

Qualifications and skills required for the UX Engineer / Research positions include:

Degree in a relevant subject matter or equivalent industry experience
Skilled in conducting Automotive usability studies and user testing
Proficiency with Maze and common research tools
Knowledge of user-centred design and interaction
Experience in testing physical, digital and immersive prototypes
Knowledge of simulators or immersive testing environments is desirable
Confident in testing physical, digital and immersive prototypes
Background within automotive UX or human machine interaction
Full UK driving licence

PLEASE NOTE To meet with current legislation, right to work checks will be carried out to ensure candidates can work in the UK. Regretfully, we are unable to support applications that require sponsorship.

If you are interested in applying for the role of UX Engineer / Researcher or require further information, please contact:

Jacquie Linton

(phone number removed)

(url removed)

Service Designer E
Pontoon
Gloucester
Hybrid
Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED

Job title: Senior Service Designer - AI Innovation Lab
Location: Bristol Harbourside (2 days per week onsite including Wednesdays)
Contract: 6 Months Initial (Potential Extension)
Rate: Circa 600 per day
Working pattern: Full time

This team is exploring how Agentic AI and Conversational AI can improve the customer journey - from onboarding new customers to enhancing everyday banking experiences such as payments, account management, and digital interactions.

The team is reimagining the end-to-end banking experience using AI, focusing on:

  • Improving customer onboarding journeys
  • Enhancing how customers interact with banking products
  • Reducing customer drop-off points
  • Increasing conversion and engagement
  • Designing intelligent AI-driven digital experiences

The work will span mobile-first experiences as well as web/desktop platforms.

Key Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience in Service Design
  • Experience with Figma is essential
  • Experience working AI-driven Digital projects is essential
  • Strong background in customer journey mapping and service blueprinting
  • Experience working in cross-functional design teams
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Ability to work as a self-starter in a new or evolving team environment

Key Responsibilities

  • Design end-to-end service experiences across AI-driven digital banking journeys
  • Create customer journey maps and service blueprints
  • Identify service gaps and opportunities to improve user experience
  • Collaborate with UX, UI, Content Designers, and Researchers
  • Engage with stakeholders across product, engineering, and business teams
  • Help define new processes and ways of working within a newly formed innovation team
  • Contribute to the design of AI-powered customer experiences

What We’re Looking For:
We want someone who is passionate about service design and is eager to bring innovative solutions to life. If you have a keen eye for detail and a knack for understanding customer needs, this role is for you!

Join us and help transform the banking landscape with your creativity and expertise. Your ideas could lead to smarter, more engaging banking experiences for customers everywhere!

Ready to Take the Leap?
If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you are the right fit for the role, don’t hesitate! Apply now to be part of this exhilarating journey in the AI Innovation Lab and make a real difference in the world of banking!

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Embrace this opportunity to thrive in a vibrant, innovative space where your skills will shine! We can’t wait to see how you can help us revolutionise banking for the future!

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

UX Designer
Pontoon
Gloucester
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£500/day - £600/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

UX Designer (Contract)

Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension)

Location: Bristol Harborside/Hybrid (2 days per week on site)

Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates

Role Profile

We are seeking a talented UX Designer to be part of our dynamic team dedicated to reimagining customer onboarding experiences and enhancing in-app banking functionalities. If you have a passion for user-centered design and a knack for creating seamless digital experiences, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead end-to-end UX design, encompassing research, interaction design, and some UI work.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive design delivery across web and mobile platforms.
  • Drive customer experience improvement initiatives, focusing on reducing drop-out rates and boosting conversion through innovative AI solutions.
  • Help shape the design processes, stakeholder engagement methods, and overall design delivery structure within our new lab.

Skills & Experience:

  • Strong UX Design Experience: Proven expertise in the UX design lifecycle, from initial research to final product delivery.
  • Research Skills: Ability to conduct lightweight user research to inform design decisions.
  • UI Design Capabilities: While not mandatory, UI design experience is a definite plus.
  • Collaborative Mindset: Experience working in collaborative design teams, with a focus on open communication and teamwork.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Strong communication skills to effectively liaise with stakeholders and understand their needs.

Tools We Use:

  • Figma: Our primary design tool.
  • Adobe Suite: Experience is beneficial but not required.

Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role ‘apply now’ to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team.

We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Frontend Developer
TXP
London
Hybrid
Junior - Mid
£575/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Front-end Developer (Public Sector)

6 Month Contract - £575/day Inside IR35

Role Details

* Location: London, Bristol, or Manchester (flexible, most team in London) - minimum 2
days/week onsite at base
* Duration: 6 months | Rate: £575/day inside IR35
* Clearance: Active SC preferred (BPSS with SC eligibility minimum accepted)

Required experience:

* Owned frontend deliverables:
* Minimum 2 years: Frontend development experience
* Ruby and Python: Familiarity required, Python preference
* User-centered design focus: Essential approach

Collaboration & Working Style

* Team working: Comfortable collaborating with colleagues
* Independent & proactive: Able to hit ground running within first few weeks (support provided)
* Enthusiasm for learning: Eager to try new things
* Work with back-end developers and designers: Primary collaboration

Accessibility & Design

* WCAG: Knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
* Figma experience: Prototyping software experience
* GDS Standards: Knowledge of GDS design systems desirable

Content Designer
fortice
Worthing
Hybrid
Junior - Mid
£425/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Content Designer - Digital - Digital Forms New Delivery Model (Migrate and Con improve)
Duration: 6 months
Location: Telford OR Worthing - hybrid - 2 days on site
IR35 Status: Mandated PAYE only

We are heading up a recruitment drive for a global consultancy that require a Content Designer to join them on a major government project that’s based in Telford OR Worthing.

This role is to support a new digital-design’ team being set up to work alongside a larger, established digital forms delivery team.

It is to digitise up to eight forms that are currently print & post.

Because of the tight timescales this team will need to get up to speed quicky - with lots of support from Embedded people in the area to work on 8 forms (digital journeys) at the same time.

The Digital Forms are designed & delivered using GDS design standards & patterns but not with the full digital service GDS livecycle. So the team need to be able to make their own judgements on the right design, collaborate very actively with HMRC stakeholders and know when the journeys are good enough’. So this team will require people confident in digital GDS design standards but also able to work (with support) to deliver flexibly.

This is a pivotal role that will help people in their everyday lives. You will be responsible for writing the content that will help users manage their interactions with government departments through digital services. The material that you develop will cover a wide range of topics and users, so you will need to be user-focused and know how to write with the user in mind.

Recent times have taught us that working remotely is a successful way of collaborating, but on occasion you will be asked to attend other locations in the UK for short periods.

Work collaboratively with user researchers, interaction designers, service designers and performance analysts as well as with software developers, policy and legal teams
-Write high quality content for HMRC’s new digital services that will encourage people To use them
-Take complex language and processes and make them simple To understand
-Work with the product manager, digital service manager, business analysts and user researchers To refine the services in light of external factors such as changes To policy, legislation, technology or user requirements.

Polaris Product Writer - London and remote - 9 months+
Octopus Computer Associates
London
Fully remote
Mid - Senior
£481/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Polaris Product Writer - London and remote - 9 months+/RATE: £481 per day inside IR35

One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for a Polaris Product Writer.

For this role you will need to be onsite in London 2-3 days per week.

Please find some details below:

MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA

Role Description:

In summary, the roe will involve developing and testing changes in Product Writer (by Polaris). It’s important to highlight that we’re looking for someone with extensive experience building products (from scratch) in Product Writer using defined dictionaries.

Developing and Testing: The role involves developing and testing changes in Product Writer (by Polaris), ensuring that all modifications are thoroughly evaluated for functionality and performance.

Product Development: The candidate will be responsible for building products from scratch within Product Writer, utilizing their extensive experience to create robust and efficient solutions.

Use of Defined Dictionaries: A key aspect of the role is the use of defined dictionaries within Product Writer, which requires a deep understanding of how to implement and leverage these dictionaries effectively.

Experience Requirement: The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in product development, particularly within the Product Writer environment, demonstrating a proven track record of successful projects.

Technical Expertise: The role demands strong technical expertise in Product Writer, including the ability to navigate and utilize its features to their fullest potential.

Collaboration and Innovation: The candidate will work closely with other team members to innovate and improve the product development process, contributing to the overall success of the projects.

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

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