Average User Experience Designer salary in the UK

You will join a people-focused digital consultancy delivering user-centred services across the UK public sector. The organisation values collaboration, inclusion, and work-life balance, and actively supports continuous learning and professional development through access to training, modern design tools, and supportive multidisciplinary teams. The consultancy works closely with government departments and public sector bodies to design and deliver high-quality, accessible digital services. Diversity and inclusion are core values, and hiring decisions are based on skills, experience, and potential. Empowering individuals and building strong teams are central to delivering meaningful outcomes for users. This role is suitable for UX/UI Designers with experience in public sector environments who are passionate about applying GDS and GOV.UK standards. You will work within agile, multidisciplinary teams alongside researchers, developers, product managers, and stakeholders. Role Responsibilities Design intuitive, accessible, and user-centred digital interfaces aligned to the GDS Service Manual and GOV.UK Design System. Produce low- and high-fidelity wireframes, visual designs, and interactive prototypes to communicate design ideas effectively. Contribute to user-centred design activities across the full service lifecycle (discovery, alpha, beta, and live). Work closely with UX Researchers to translate user research findings into well-informed design solutions. Collaborate with developers to ensure designs are implemented accurately and meet usability and accessibility standards. Take part in agile ceremonies, design reviews, and stakeholder workshops. Ensure designs meet WCAG accessibility standards and inclusive design best practice. Support the ongoing improvement of design processes, patterns, and documentation. What You Will Bring to the Team Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions to a range of stakeholders. Demonstrable experience designing digital services within GDS / GOV.UK frameworks. Strong prototyping skills using tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar. A solid understanding of accessibility, usability, and inclusive design principles. Experience working in agile, multidisciplinary teams, ideally within a consultancy setting. A user-focused, problem-solving mindset with strong attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple pieces of work and priorities effectively. Desirable Skills and Experience Experience working for a digital or management consultancy. Previous delivery experience within central government, local government, healthcare, or wider public sector organisations. Familiarity with design systems, component libraries, and style guides. Experience working closely with content designers and service designers. Understanding of front-end development constraints and technical feasibility. Experience using collaboration and delivery tools such as Jira and Confluence. 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.

Role Summary: Job Title: User Experience Designer (Mid and Senior)Job Type: Permanent Pay: Competitive (Dependent on Experience)Benefits: Performance & Company bonus, 10.5% Matched Pension, AXA Medical Cover, Holiday Purchase SchemeLocation: Manchester - Flexible/Hybrid workingSecurity Clearance: eDV Clearance Required About the client: A dynamic and rapidly growing technology community based in Salford Quays, this organisation has evolved over the last decade from a startup into a major player in the UK tech scene. With a mission dedicated to making the UK a safer place, they specialise in unlocking the value of data through digital forensics, advanced data analytics, and AI assurance. They operate in an Agile-first environment that champions transparency, collaboration, and 'Personal Kaizen' (continuous improvement). By fostering a culture of enablement, they empower their teams to solve complex, high-impact challenges for national security and law enforcement partners. Key Responsibilities: Champion user-centred design (UCD) principles, applying various tools and methodologies to resolve design blockers and anticipate user needs.Lead discovery workshops with users to capture feedback and support ongoing user research initiatives.Create dynamic wireframes and prototypes using Figma to articulate ideas confidently to stakeholders and customers.Collaborate actively with Product Owners and Software Engineers to ensure design solutions are viable and user-friendly throughout the development lifecycle.Evaluate and recommend design options while considering performance, security, usability, and accessibility requirements.Act as a subject matter expert in design disciplines (e.g., interaction design, accessibility) to upskill the team and wider business. Key Skills: User Experience Design, User Research, UCD, Agile, Figma, Wireframing, Prototyping, Interaction Design, Accessibility, WCAG, User Stories, Design Systems, Workshop Facilitation, NSD. How to apply: Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly via . For further information please call me: +. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

Key Skills & Experience: Senior Level User Researcher - Will Suit a User Researcher with extensive Public Sector Experience - Ideally having worked on multiple roles within Central Government. Experience with GOV.UK User Design & User Research Ability to work effectively in a secure, cooperative environment Predominantly remote work with occasional travel to their offices in London"Inside IR35" via an umbrella company - day rate to the umbrella company is up to £450 p/day. 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.