User Experience Designer

Job Title: UX Designer (Contract) – GDS Experience Essential Location: Remote - 1 day per month in Manchester Contract Length: initial 8 months Day Rate: £480pd inside IR35 We require an experienced UX Designer to join our team on a contract basis, working on a high-impact public sector project. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in user-centred design and proven experience working to Government Digital Service (GDS) standards. Key Responsibilities: Lead user research and usability testing to inform design decisions Design accessible, user-focused solutions across digital services Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including researchers, developers, and product managers Ensure designs align with GDS principles and service standards Produce wireframes, prototypes, and documentation to support development Strong UX design background with a user-centred approach Solid experience designing services to meet GDS standards Familiarity with GOV.UK Design System Experience working in agile, cross-functional teams Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Public sector project experience Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) Experience using tools like Figma, Sketch, or similar For further information please apply.

Location: Manchester,, GB

Posted Date: 8/13/2025