UX designer in the public sector

Methods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy who has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Established over 30 years ago and UK-based, we apply our skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration from across the Methods Group, to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people-centred, safe, and designed for the future.

• Develop and implement design practices and standards consistent with government or client guidelines
• Identifying, developing and using best practice and standards to design services consistent with the rest of government or our client organisations
• Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team by sharing design work, and participating in research
• Advocate for user needs, crafting accessible and responsive services
• Create wireframes and prototypes to test and refine ideas based on user feedback
• Map user journeys and visualise design challenges collaboratively
• Engage in and contribute to the design community within Methods and across government and client entities
• Pursue continuous learning to enhance skills and knowledge in digital design

• Strong communication skills, capable of presenting ideas clearly
• Proficient in visual and interaction design, creating user-friendly interfaces
• Experience with prototyping, user research, and evidence-based design decision-making
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and responsive design principles
• Knowledge of coding interactive prototypes
• Experience working with tools such as Figma, Miro, Github, Notion
• Experience working in an agile development environment
• Familiarity with the GDS/GOV.UK style guide and service design standard
• Understanding of accessibility standards and designing for diverse user needs
• Relevant industry experience in digital or interaction design
• This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance.
• As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK.
• If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected.

• Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience
• Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society
• Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership
• A supportive and collaborative environment
• Development - access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training
• Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme
• Flexible Working - including home working and part time
• Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes
• Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year
• Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation
• Pension - Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
• Life Assurance - of 4 times base salary
• Private Medical Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
• Worldwide Travel Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Travel - season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme