Senior UX Designer – Contract
£425 per day – Inside IR35
Fully remote (UK-based)
Must be a British citizen – SC clearance required (bonus if you already hold SC or have worked on central government projects)
Want to shape digital services that make a real difference to millions of UK citizens?
We’re looking for a Senior / Lead UX Designer with strong user research skills to join a high-profile UK government programme. You’ll design inclusive, intuitive digital experiences—backed by evidence from real users—that help transform how government services are delivered.
What you’ll be doing
* Lead UX projects from discovery through delivery, aligning design outcomes with business goals and user needs
* Create user journeys, information architecture, wireframes and prototypes using tools such as Figma, Miro and Dovetail
* Plan and facilitate workshops to gather insights, define problems and shape design direction
* Conduct or guide user research—running usability tests, interviews and surveys—then synthesise insights into clear, actionable recommendations
* Present your work to senior stakeholders and collaborate with developers, product owners and researchers to create seamless, end-to-end experiences
* Mentor junior designers and help to grow best practices in UX across the team
What we’re looking for
* Significant UX design experience across complex digital projects or multiple sectors
* Ability to lead projects independently while balancing strategic thinking with attention to detail
* Strong communicator who can engage senior leaders and technical teams and bring research stories to life
* Confident running workshops, managing stakeholders and working in agile, iterative environments
* Comfortable balancing user needs with organisational and technical constraints
Nice to have
* Existing SC clearance or experience working on central government projects
* Familiarity with GDS service standards, accessibility best practice or analytics
* Extra skills in content design, interaction design or data analysis
Interested? Apply now with your CV and portfolio to be considered