11 of 11 Contract User-Centered Design (UCD) Jobs in the North of England

our clients digital services. You'll conduct user research, develop wireframes and prototypes, test usability, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to turn insights into impactful design solutions. Key Responsibilities Design user journeys, wireframes, and interactive prototypes. Maintain design artefacts such as personas, storyboards, and service blueprints. Plan and conduct … user research, usability testing, and interviews. Champion accessibility and inclusive design, adhering to standards such as WCAG 2.1 AA. Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and QA teams to align on goals and functionality. Contribute to the evolution of the design system for consistent user experiences. Facilitate co-design workshops and … share usability findings with stakeholders. Stay up to date with industry trends, tools, and techniques. Mentor colleagues on user-centred design practices and support knowledge-sharing initiatives. What We're Looking For Proven/strong overall experience in UX, interaction design, and usability. Proven ability to create and iterate on user flows More ❯

teams, ensuring best practices and high-quality delivery. Engage with senior stakeholders to influence strategy and secure alignment. Ensure compliance with GDS standards and user-centred design principles. Drive measurable outcomes and continuous improvement across the product lifecycle. Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Lead Product Manager in large-scale digital programmes. Strong … leadership and stakeholder management skills at senior levels. Deep understanding of agile delivery and product management frameworks. Experience of GDS standards and user-centred design (UCD). (ESSENTIAL) Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver at pace. If this role sounds like an excellent fit, Apply now! To From Record Yes No Always use these settings More ❯

closely with delivery teams to ensure timely and high-quality outputs. Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements and manage expectations. Apply GDS standards and user-centred design principles throughout the product lifecycle. Monitor performance and iterate based on data-driven insights. Skills & Experience Strong experience as a Product Manager in digital service delivery. Excellent communication and More ❯

Product Owner/Product Manager role Proven experience delivering digital products in the public sector or healthcare setting Strong background in agile methodologies and user-centred design Confident working across organisational boundaries and engaging senior stakeholders Experience managing suppliers, budgets, and reporting in complex programmes Skilled in developing strategies aligned to national policy and user More ❯

delivery Proven leadership in product vision and lifecycle management A user-centred mindset and strategic thinking Excellent stakeholder management skills Strongly aligned with User Centered Design If this role sounds like an excellent opportunity and a strong fit for you, Apply Now! To From Record Yes No Always use these settings More ❯

team. This is a high-impact role focused on improving user journeys and ensuring alignment across multiple teams and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead agile delivery across design, research, testing, and development workstreams. Facilitate agile ceremonies, maintain delivery plans, and produce progress reports. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to ensure delivery alignment across departments. Drive adherence to GDS … standards and user-centred design principles. Manage complex team dynamics and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Skills & Experience Proven experience as an Agile Delivery Manager in digital service delivery. Strong stakeholder … management skills, including engagement with senior leaders. Deep understanding of agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira). Experience of GDS standards and user-centred design (UCD) principles. (Essential) Ability to plan and deliver across multiple workstreams in a structured, strategic way. If you're an experienced Delivery Manager who can lead complex digital projects and build More ❯

support code packages within modern CI/CD environments. Mentor and coach colleagues, promoting collaboration, consistency, and best practice. Engage with wider engineering and user-centred design communities to share knowledge and drive standards. Essential Skills & Experience: Significant expertise in front-end development of large-scale systems with high transaction volumes and complex business processes. Strong More ❯

customer experience programme. You will work closely with stakeholders, end users, and partners to deliver innovative, user-focused solutions in line with industry best practices and design principles. Key responsibilities of the Web Developer Develop, configure, and maintain web applications and bespoke integrations Design and implement automation solutions to improve operational efficiency Collaborate with … expertise, advice, and support to internal teams and partners Embed cybersecurity considerations into all development work Contribute to continuous improvement by championing innovation and user-centred design Required skills and experience of the Web Developer Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent professional qualification) 3+ years' experience developing web-based applications and enterprise-level databases Proficiency in More ❯

customer experience programme. You will work closely with stakeholders, end users, and partners to deliver innovative, user-focused solutions in line with industry best practices and design principles. Key responsibilities of the Web Developer Develop, configure, and maintain web applications and bespoke integrations Design and implement automation solutions to improve operational efficiency Collaborate with … expertise, advice, and support to internal teams and partners Embed cybersecurity considerations into all development work Contribute to continuous improvement by championing innovation and user-centred design Required skills and experience of the Web Developer Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent professional qualification) 3+ years' experience developing web-based applications and enterprise-level databases Proficiency in More ❯

Newcastle - hybrid working The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in user research , with demonstrable experience delivering projects within public sector or government environments Plan, design, and conduct user research using a range of qualitative and quantitative methods. Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to embed user-centred design practices. … Champion user needs and ensure they are central to service design and delivery. Develop research plans and deliver actionable insights to inform product and service development. Present findings to stakeholders and influence decision-making. Ensure research activities align with GDS guidelines and contribute to service assessments. Maintain research documentation and contribute to the continuous improvement of More ❯

AA standards while assessing web and PDF content for accessibility compliance Create detailed accessibility reports outlining issues and providing actionable recommendations Advise teams on accessibility best practices, including design and development considerations Mentor and coach colleagues to improve accessibility awareness and implementation while delivering training sessions as well as supporting documentation on accessibility standards and tools Collaborate with … on accessibility best practices Ability to understand the sustainability and impact of decisions and their impact on business performance and efficiency Strong understanding of user-centred design principles and how they apply to accessibility Solid understanding of accessibility testing, quality assurance and WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards Familiarity with legal and regulatory requirements related to More ❯