We are looking for an experienced Senior Interaction Designer to join a multidisciplinary digital team within a UK government body. You will play a key role in shaping user-centred solutions across digital and non-digital services, leading design activity, and championing accessibility, inclusion and best practice across teams. This role requires a strong practitioner who is comfortable working in the open, collaborating widely, and supporting the wider government design community. Contract Length: 12 months Location: 60% in office - Manchester or Leeds Rate: Up to £700 per day (inside IR35) and dependent on interview performance Security Clearance: BPSS Application Requirements Portfolio link is mandatory all CVs must include a portfolio for review at CV sift stage Key Responsibilities Demonstrate best practice in user-centred design for both digital and non-digital interactions Work effectively across multidisciplinary agile teams, adapting quickly to change Champion accessibility and inclusion, considering the impact of new and emerging technologies Collaborate with designers across other teams, providing constructive feedback and contributing to shared design patterns Use user research and analytics to understand user needs and identify design opportunities Create and iterate prototypes using appropriate tools and methodologies, advising others on best practice Lead and coordinate design work, supporting and mentoring other designers where required Actively support and contribute to the cross-government design community Essential Skills & Experience User Focus Work closely with User Researchers to plan and deliver research activities Use research findings to develop a deep understanding of user needs and behaviours Evidence & Context-Based Design Lead the design of solutions grounded in evidence, research and data Identify gaps in knowledge and help teams address uncertainty through design Prototyping Use a range of prototyping tools and techniques Advise and support others on prototyping approaches and best practice Communication Clearly present design work and explain ideas to a wide range of stakeholders Actively listen to feedback and facilitate constructive design discussions Accessibility Promote inclusive design principles Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.1 and experience designing to AA accessibility standards Collaboration Work in the open and engage others throughout the design process Offer advice on improving ways of working to enhance collaboration across teams