Salary: £130,000 - 140,000 per year Requirements: Proven experience as a Senior Interaction Designer Strong practitioner comfortable with user-centred design Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary agile teams Strong knowledge of accessibility and inclusive design principles Experience with WCAG 2.1 and AA accessibility standards Proficiency in using a range of prototyping tools and techniques Experience using user research and analytics to inform design Excellent communication skills for presenting design work to stakeholders Ability to mentor and support other designers Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills Responsibilities: Demonstrate best practice in user-centred design for digital and non-digital interactions Work effectively across multidisciplinary agile teams and adapt to change Champion accessibility and inclusion in design decisions Collaborate with other designers, providing feedback and contributing to shared design patterns Utilize user research and analytics to understand user needs Create and iterate prototypes, advising on best practices Lead and coordinate design work, supporting and mentoring other designers Actively support the cross-government design community Plan and deliver user research activities in collaboration with User Researchers Present design work and facilitate constructive design discussions Technologies: Support Security UX UI Design More: We are a multidisciplinary digital team within a UK government body, committed to shaping user-centered solutions across various services. We offer a 12-month contract with a competitive rate of up to £700 per day, located primarily in Manchester or Leeds, with 60% in-office work. We value collaboration and strive to enhance our design practices, ensuring accessibility and inclusion are at the forefront of everything we do. last updated 6 week of 2026