UX Designer – Security Cleared
A well-established technology consultancy is looking to hire a UX Designer with active SC clearance for a full-time, permanent position. This role is a great fit for individuals passionate about creating user-first digital services in agile environments.
Location: Remote-first, with occasional client site travel
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum + benefits
Clearance: SC Clearance required
Essential: Experience with GDS standards and prototyping toolkit
Role Overview
We're seeking a user experience designer who can take ownership of the design lifecycle from discovery through to delivery. You’ll be working alongside multidisciplinary teams to translate complex requirements into clear and usable experiences.
Key Responsibilities
* Apply human-centred design approaches across service delivery phases
* Collaborate with researchers and other designers to shape and act on user insights
* Translate stakeholder needs into user-friendly, accessible design outcomes
* Present and defend design decisions based on user research and usability testing
* Produce UX assets such as personas, journey maps, interactive prototypes, and wireframes
* Develop digital and paper-based prototypes quickly to test ideas
* Contribute to inclusive design practices that meet accessibility standards
* Code low-fidelity or functional prototypes using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript when needed
Required Skills and Experience
* Active SC (Security Check) clearance
* Hands-on experience applying Government Digital Service standards and design principles
* Familiarity with GDS prototyping toolkit
* Proficiency with industry-standard design software (e.g., Figma, Axure, Adobe XD, Sketch)
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences
* Previous work in agile, user-centred environments
If you're passionate about creating inclusive, well-crafted digital experiences in the public sector and hold active SC clearance, we'd love to hear from you.