SC Cleared UX Designer (GDS)

Project overview

SC Cleared UX Designer (GDS)

£450 per day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella) | 6 Month Contract | Mainly Remote

We're looking for an experienced SC Cleared UX Designer to join a high-profile government digital transformation programme. Working within a multidisciplinary Agile team, you'll help design and deliver user-centred digital services that meet GDS standards and provide excellent user experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Skills & Experience

Mandatory Requirements

Contract Details

If you're an experienced SC Cleared UX Designer with strong GDS experience and a passion for delivering user-centred government services, we'd love to hear from you. Apply with your latest CV, availability and confirmation of active SC clearance.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

• Lead UX design activities across complex digital services and products.
• Create user journeys, wireframes, prototypes and interaction designs.
• Conduct and interpret user research to inform design decisions.
• Collaborate with User Researchers, Service Designers, Product Managers, Developers and Content Designers.
• Ensure services meet GDS standards, accessibility requirements and user needs.
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions.
• Support iterative design through testing, feedback and continuous improvement.
• Proven experience as a UX Designer on GDS/public sector digital programmes.
• Strong understanding of the GDS Service Manual and service assessments.
• Expertise in user-centred design methodologies.
• Experience using design and prototyping tools such as Figma.
• Strong knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working within Agile multidisciplinary teams.
• Active SC Clearance is essential.
• Minimum 5 years' continuous UK residency.
• Ability to attend occasional client site visits in London or Manchester.
• UK-based.
• Role: SC Cleared UX Designer
• Rate: £450 per day
• Duration: 6 Months
• IR35 Status: Inside IR35 (via Umbrella)
• Location: Mainly Remote
• Travel: Occasional client site visits to London or Manchester
• Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Location: London, GB
• Rate: 55-56 EUR/h