User Experience Consultant

UX Consultant (GDS)

📍 UK Wide | Hybrid (1 day per week in London, Manchester or Glasgow)

We're looking for a UX Designer with experience delivering user-centred digital services within GDS and public sector environments.

You'll join a multidisciplinary Agile team, helping to design accessible, intuitive services that meet user needs and align with Government Digital Service standards.

What you'll be doing

• Designing end-to-end user experiences for digital products and services
• Creating user journeys, personas, service blueprints and wireframes
• Building interactive prototypes using Figma and GOV.UK Prototype Kit
• Working closely with User Researchers, Product Owners, Developers and Business Analysts
• Applying GDS principles, accessibility standards and user-centred design best practices
• Presenting and justifying design decisions to stakeholders

What we're looking for

• Experience working on GDS or public sector digital projects
• Strong understanding of GDS Service Standards and GOV.UK Design System
• Experience creating UX and service design artefacts
• Strong prototyping skills using Figma
• Experience working in Agile, cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS and GOV.UK Prototype Kit would be beneficial
• Eligible for SC Clearance (existing clearance is advantageous)

This is an excellent opportunity to work on large-scale digital transformation programmes that have a real impact on citizens and public services.