Contract 'User-Centered Design (UCD)' Job Vacancies

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Head of UCD (User Centred Design) - SC Cleared

Corsham, Wiltshire, South West, United Kingdom
Sanderson Recruitment
Corsham Clearance: SC Contract Type: Contract, 4 months Rate: Circa £700 per day, Inside IR35. We are seeking an experienced Head of User-Centred Design (UCD) to lead the strategy, capability, and delivery of user-centred design across a high-impact defence programme. This is a senior leadership role, shaping how digital … of every decision. Key Responsibilities: Set the vision, strategy, and standards for user-centred design across defence digital programmes. Build and lead a high-performing UCD team, nurturing skills in research, design, and accessibility. Oversee the delivery of design outcomes across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment with service and operational goals. Advocate for … environments. Proven track record building and managing multidisciplinary design teams. Strong knowledge of GDS service standards and the digital delivery lifecycle within government or defence. Experience integrating UCD with Agile and DevOps delivery models. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills - able to influence senior decision-makers and bridge design with strategy. SC clearance essential. Desirable: Background in Defence More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £700 - £750 per day
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Service Designer

London, United Kingdom
scrumconnect ltd
About Scrumconnect At Scrumconnect, we are a people-first digital consultancy that partners with government and private sector clients to design and deliver user-centred digital services that make a real difference. Our multidisciplinary teams work collaboratively to solve complex challenges, create inclusive digital experiences, and improve public services for everyone. We value curiosity, creativity, and … Designer to craft user-centred services that deliver meaningful, efficient, and accessible experiences across digital and physical touchpoints. This role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to design and refine services that meet both user needs and organisational objectives. Key Responsibilities Design holistic user-centred experiences across products, systems, services, applications … devices, learning experiences, and employee journeys. Conduct research to understand user behaviours, tasks, and needs, translating insights into actionable design solutions. Develop service design concepts, prototypes, journey maps, and wireframes to improve usability and satisfaction. Refine designs based on user feedback, usability testing, and evaluation findings. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: GBP Annual
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Senior Software Engineer - Ruby

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
TXP Technology x People
technical standards Approach: Pride in producing high-quality, well-documented code Ownership of the full development process Collaborative working with user-centered design (UCD) teams Thrives in small, agile, multi-disciplinary teams Key Responsibilities: Develop Ruby-based applications and data services Build and maintain APIs and open data platforms Ensure code is high-quality … and well-documented Work closely with UCD teams and technical experts in an agile environment What We're Looking For: Senior Ruby developer with strong focus on code quality Experience working with data services Comfortable working in small, agile teams and collaborating with UCD teams Desirable Skills: Python development Experience in public sector or government projects Knowledge of search technologies More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £0 per annum
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Senior Software Developer - Python

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
TXP Technology x People
technical standards Approach: Pride in writing high-quality, well-documented code Ownership of the full development process Collaborative working with user-centered design (UCD) teams Thrives in small, agile, multi-disciplinary teams Key Responsibilities: Develop Python-based applications and data services Build and maintain APIs and open data platforms Ensure code is of high … quality and well-documented Work closely with UCD teams and technical experts in an agile environment What We're Looking For: Senior Python developer with strong focus on code quality Experience working with data services Comfortable working in small, agile teams and collaborating with UCD teams More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £0 per annum
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P2P - GPO (Global Process Owner)

Gabon
Resourgenix Ltd
Sigma (Green Belt level or higher) Skills - Strong leadership & interpersonal skills - Excellent communication & presentation - Analytical & problem-solving - Excellent writing & editing - Deep understanding of UX & user-centred design - Able to conduct/analyse user research & usability tests - Prioritisation & decision-making under pressure - Complex process mapping & engineering - Mentoring and developing teams - Familiarity with content delivery across More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £81.74/hour
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Global Process Owner

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Tec Partners
and embedding , preferably with Jaggaer or similar SaaS platforms. Conduct complex process mapping and engineering , translating stakeholder requirements into actionable improvements. Apply UX and user-centred design principles , including conducting user research and usability testing. Build and deliver a product/digital roadmap for P2P processes and related systems. Define and monitor KPIs to More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £72 - £82/hour
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UX Designer

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Pontoon
Designer to join our dynamic team on a fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to shape user experiences for our innovative banking applications, driving design solutions that engage and empower our customers. Key Responsibilities: Collaborative Ideation: Lead and facilitate whiteboard sessions to brainstorm ideas, ensuring all voices are heard and valued in the design process. User-Centric Design: Utilize your strong understanding of UX principles to design intuitive, user-friendly mobile applications that meet user needs and enhance overall satisfaction. Service Design: Leverage your service design experience to create seamless experiences across various customer touchpoints, ensuring our services … and effective. Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and marketing, to gather insights and feedback, keeping stakeholders informed and involved throughout the design process. Prototyping and Testing: Develop wireframes, prototypes, and user flows, conducting usability testing to refine designs based on real user feedback. Continuous Improvement: Stay up More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £500 - £550/day
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Agile Delivery Manager

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom
Harvey Nash
multidisciplinary teams. Key Responsibilities Lead agile delivery across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Facilitate agile ceremonies and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Collaborate with product, design, research, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality outcomes. Engage with senior stakeholders to manage expectations and ensure transparency. Apply GDS standards and user-centred design … frameworks. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience working with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment. Experience with GDS standards and user-centred design (UCD) principles. (This is an essential requirement) If this role sounds like a good fit, please apply now! To From Record Yes No Always use these settings To From Record Yes More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £450 - £550/day
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Lead Product Manager

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom
Harvey Nash
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 ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £425 - £475/day
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Senior Product Manager

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom
Harvey Nash
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 ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £325 - £390/day
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UX Designer

Bristol, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Pontoon
focused. This position is ideal for someone with experience in larger organisations who can confidently collaborate across functions and present to senior leadership teams. Key Accountabilities Design intuitive user interfaces and interactions for web and mobile applications that meet both user needs and business goals. Conduct user research including persona … development, journey mapping, and competitive analysis to inform design decisions. Build and optimise user journeys that simplify complex interactions and deliver measurable improvements in usability. Develop wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes to illustrate design ideas and user flows. Work closely with UI designers and front-end developers (particularly those using Angular) to … ensure technical feasibility and design consistency. Collaborate in an Agile/Scrum environment, participating in ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. Act as an advocate for the end user, ensuring accessibility and usability are prioritised throughout design and delivery. Conduct usability and A/B testing, leveraging insights from tools More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
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UX Designer

Bristol, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Pontoon
focused. This position is ideal for someone with experience in larger organisations who can confidently collaborate across functions and present to senior leadership teams. Key Accountabilities Design intuitive user interfaces and interactions for web and mobile applications that meet both user needs and business goals. Conduct user research including persona … development, journey mapping, and competitive analysis to inform design decisions. Build and optimise user journeys that simplify complex interactions and deliver measurable improvements in usability. Develop wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes to illustrate design ideas and user flows. Work closely with UI designers and front-end developers (particularly those using Angular) to … ensure technical feasibility and design consistency. Collaborate in an Agile/Scrum environment, participating in ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. Act as an advocate for the end user, ensuring accessibility and usability are prioritised throughout design and delivery. Conduct usability and A/B testing, leveraging insights from tools More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: GBP Annual
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UX Designer

Bristol, Avon, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Pontoon
focused. This position is ideal for someone with experience in larger organisations who can confidently collaborate across functions and present to senior leadership teams. Key Accountabilities Design intuitive user interfaces and interactions for web and mobile applications that meet both user needs and business goals. Conduct user research including persona … development, journey mapping, and competitive analysis to inform design decisions. Build and optimise user journeys that simplify complex interactions and deliver measurable improvements in usability. Develop wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes to illustrate design ideas and user flows. Work closely with UI designers and front-end developers (particularly those using Angular) to … ensure technical feasibility and design consistency. Collaborate in an Agile/Scrum environment, participating in ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. Act as an advocate for the end user, ensuring accessibility and usability are prioritised throughout design and delivery. Conduct usability and A/B testing, leveraging insights from tools More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: Salary negotiable
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UI/UX Subject Matter Expert

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Reed
days a week in office) We are seeking a UI/UX Subject Matter Expert to lead the strategic direction of user experience and interface design across a multi-system environment. This pivotal role focuses on shaping how complex operational data is presented in a simple, intuitive way to end users, optimising a unified UI for … Decision Optimisation (DO). Day-to-day of the role: Serve as the primary expert on UI/UX strategy, design systems, and user-centred design principles. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement a unified UI that integrates multiple backend systems. Translate complex data and workflows into simple, elegant user interfaces. Provide hands-on design support where necessary, including wireframes, prototypes, and visual design assets. Evaluate and improve existing interfaces based on user feedback, analytics, and usability testing. Advocate for accessibility, responsive design, and consistency across platforms. Required Skills & Qualifications Proven experience in UI/UX design, with More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £500 - £550 per day, Inc benefits
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Product Manager

City of London, London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
INTEC SELECT LIMITED
and operational requirements Champion Agile best practices and contribute to shaping product governance and delivery standards Act as the voice of the customer, promoting user-centric design and continuous improvement Essential Skills & Experience: 5+ years’ product management or business analysis experience in commodities or capital markets Strong track record working with front-office users in fast More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £600 - £700 per day
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Senior Ruby Developer SC Clearance preferred

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Adecco
Design, build, and maintain scalable open data services and APIs Lead technical decisions and contribute to architectural direction Collaborate with user-centred design (UCD) teams and technical experts Ensure code quality, documentation, and maintainability Align delivery with recognised standards including the Technology Code of Practice and Service Standard Essential Skills & Experience 4+ years of More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £550 - £650 per day
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Interaction Designer, SC Cleared

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom
Sanderson
As an Interaction Designer, you'll work at the heart of an agile, multidisciplinary team to design user-centred digital services that are simple, accessible, and effective. You'll turn complex government processes into intuitive, seamless user journeys to make services that work for everyone. Responsibilities Collaborate with user researchers, content designers … and service designers to translate insights into design solutions. Create wireframes, prototypes, and design patterns that meet GOV.UK Design System standards. Advocate for accessibility, inclusivity, and evidence-based design decisions. Iterate designs based on user feedback, analytics, and testing results. Contribute to design critiques, share best practices, and … help shape design standards across the organisation. Key Requirements and Skills Active Security Check (SC) clearance (essential) Proven experience designing digital products or services within large or complex organisations (government experience desirable) Strong knowledge of user-centred design, accessibility, and interaction patterns Ability to prototype and communicate design ideas clearly to technical More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £375 - £400 per day
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Service Designer

United Kingdom
Develop
in shaping end-to-end experiences across complex products and services. You'll work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to understand user needs, map customer journeys, and design seamless services that deliver measurable impact. This role requires a mix of strategic thinking, hands-on design, and stakeholder engagement. You will connect the dots between user research, business objectives, and technology to create services that are both user-centred and operationally feasible. Key Responsibilities Lead the design of end-to-end services, ensuring user needs are met across all touchpoints and channels Conduct user research and translate insights into actionable service design artefacts such … as personas, journey maps, and blueprints Facilitate co-creation and design workshops with stakeholders and cross-functional teams Collaborate closely with Product Managers, UX/UI Designers, Developers, and Researchers to ensure consistency and alignment Identify opportunities for service improvement and innovation across existing customer experiences Define service design principles, frameworks, and standards to guide ongoing More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £60,000
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UX/UI

London, United Kingdom
Damia Group Ltd
Senior UX Designer with strong Business Analysis capabilities to join a high-impact digital transformation programme within a secure government environment. This role will focus on the pilot design and delivery of a critical new system, with the potential to extend into the redesign of a further 9 systems based on pilot success. This is a unique opportunity … for a user-centred design expert who can confidently operate in secure, fast-paced environments, working at the intersection of business analysis, service design, and digital user experience. You will play a key role in gathering business and user requirements, translating them into actionable insights, and shaping intuitive, efficient digital … interfaces that meet strict usability, accessibility, and security standards. Key Responsibilities: Lead UX research and user-centred design activities throughout the full product lifecycle. Collaborate closely with stakeholders, developers, and product owners to understand complex business needs and system workflows. Conduct stakeholder interviews, workshops, and user testing to gather and validate requirements. Develop and More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £500 - £700/day
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Global Process Owner

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Circle Group
based on an Umbrella solution. Essential skills/experience required: 5+ years' product management experience (ideally SaaS/digital - Jaggaer) Deep understanding of UX & user-centred design Direct experience with Jaggaer or similar procurement/commercial systems Experience in transformation programmes Excellent communication & presentation Commercial transformation in immature workflow/process environments Analytical & problem-solving Excellent … GPO, Process Owner, Product Strategy Lead, UI, UX, Usability, User Research, User Experience, User Interface, User Centred, User-Centred, UCD, User Focus, User-Focus, User Led, User-Led, User-Centric, User Centric, Jaggaer, Ariba, Saas, Software As A More ❯
Employment Type: Contract, Work From Home
Rate: £71 - £81.74 per hour
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Global Process Owner

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Circle Recruitment
based on an Umbrella solution. Essential skills/experience required: 5+ years' product management experience (ideally SaaS/digital - Jaggaer) Deep understanding of UX & user-centred design Direct experience with Jaggaer or similar procurement/commercial systems Experience in transformation programmes Excellent communication & presentation Commercial transformation in immature workflow/process environments Analytical & problem-solving Excellent … GPO, Process Owner, Product Strategy Lead, UI, UX, Usability, User Research, User Experience, User Interface, User Centred, User-Centred, UCD, User Focus, User-Focus, User Led, User-Led, User-Centric, User Centric, Jaggaer, Ariba, Saas, Software As A More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £71.00 - £81.74 per hour
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Java Developer

United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Brightbox GRP Ltd
a culture of technical excellence. - Create clean, well-designed, and efficient code. - Conduct peer reviews and provide constructive feedback. - Collaborate with the User-Centred Design (UCD) team, Business Analyst, Performance Analyst, and Quality Assurance colleagues to develop user-focused and inclusive services. - Ensure adherence to technical coding standards, best practises, and maintain consistent documentation More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £500 - £550 per day
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Lead Service Designer

Leeds / London, United Kingdom
NHS England
support of identity verification, identity management and authentication. You will be a key member of a multidisciplinary team, as well as becoming part of an active and supportive design community of practice, collaborating across the organisation, to ensure new and existing services are user-centred, provide outstanding experiences and work for the whole population. You will … opportunity to analyse and rethink the delivery of health and care services and improve delivery at national scale. Main duties of the job User-centred service design leadership, collaborating with product management to define a vision for services, and share it in a way others can understand across multiple products in your portfolio. Collaborating with user researchers to ensure the needs of users, and organisational objectives are met Using research evidence, design knowledge, and negotiation with senior stakeholders to improvehealth outcomes for the public or health professionals Working with multi-disciplinary teams so they understand the role and purpose of service design, user-centred design, and More ❯
Employment Type: Fixed-Term
Salary: £76965.00 - £88682.00 a year
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User Researcher SC Cleared

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom
Sanderson
Researcher to join a high-profile government programme focused on delivering user-centred digital services. This role will involve working in a multidisciplinary team to plan, design, and carry out research that informs product and service design decisions. The successful candidate will hold active SC (Security Check) clearance and be comfortable working in a … fast-paced, agile environment. Key Responsibilities Plan, design, and conduct user research using a range of qualitative and quantitative methods. Work collaboratively with designers, product managers, and developers to ensure research insights directly inform decision-making. Present findings in clear, actionable ways that influence product and service improvements. Conduct usability testing and user interviews … activities in line with government service standards and ethical research principles. Skills Required Proven experience as a User Researcher in a digital, user-centred design environment (preferably within government or large-scale organisations). Strong understanding of user research methodologies and when to apply each. Demonstrated experience working in Agile multidisciplinary teams. More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £350 - £375 per day
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User Researcher

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom
TXP Technology x People
Researcher to join a major central government programme focused on delivering user-centred digital services. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure design and delivery decisions are grounded in a deep understanding of user needs. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in collaborative, agile environments and has proven … experience conducting research within central government or other large, complex organisations. Key Responsibilities Plan, design, and conduct user research using a range of qualitative and quantitative methods Collaborate with designers, product managers, and developers to inform service design decisions Analyse and present research findings in clear, actionable ways for different audiences Champion user … standards Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a User Researcher within central government or large-scale public sector programmes Strong understanding of user-centred design principles and agile delivery environments Experience with a range of research methods (e.g., interviews, usability testing, surveys, field research) Ability to communicate findings clearly and influence decision-making Knowledge More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £0 per annum
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User-Centered Design (UCD)
10th Percentile
£325
25th Percentile
£406
Median
£463
75th Percentile
£575
90th Percentile
£646