Senior UX Designer - Cyber & Intelligence
UK Citizenship Required | DV Clearance Essential
9-Month FTC
Location: Hybrid with occasional travel (10%)
Clearance Required: UK Highest Level Government Clearance (DV) - Must already hold clearance
Salary Range: £50,000 - £64,000
We are looking for a talented and experienced Senior UX Designer to join a high-impact team working on cutting-edge software applications supporting national security. You will play a key role in delivering intuitive, user-centered designs for tools that collect and analyse critical data for informed decision-making in a secure environment.
This 9-month fixed-term contract offers the opportunity to lead small design teams, shape end-to-end experiences, and be a pivotal part of the product design lifecycle from ideation through to delivery.
What You'll Do
Design high-quality UX artefacts including wireframes, prototypes, and journey maps
Lead small teams and be accountable for quality delivery of design solutions
Confidently present and explain design choices to stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Facilitate workshops to drive collaboration and alignment
Work closely with Product Owners, stakeholders, and developers to ensure user needs are met
Apply lean UX principles and agile methodologies across the project lifecycle
What We're Looking For
A strong portfolio demonstrating UX design thinking, research, and testing methods
Experience managing project work and mentoring other designers
Excellent communication and presentation skills for stakeholder engagement
Solid understanding of UX practices in a software development context
Awareness of accessibility (WCAG 2.1) and inclusive design - or willingness to learn
You must be a sole UK citizen with active DV clearance - this is non-negotiable
We understand that not every candidate will meet every requirement. If you feel you could be a strong fit for this role or others like it, we encourage you to apply.
Why Apply?
Flexible hybrid working options, including compressed working with every other Friday off
Private healthcare and health cash plans
Holiday buy/sell options and wellbeing support
Strong career development focus with access to mentoring and training
Be part of work that protects national interests and supports UK security
This is your chance to contribute to meaningful projects in a secure and collaborative environment. If you're a UX professional looking to take on exciting challenges and deliver real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you.
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