Job Title: Content Designer(GDS)
Location: Newcastle
Working Arrangement: Hybrid (2-3 days on sight every 3 weeks)
Pay Rate: £300-£380
Start Date: ASAP

An international IT consultancy working in the Government sector is looking for a Content Designer.

Skills & Experience Required:

Essential

• Proven experience as a Content Designer, UX Writer, or similar role within government or public‑sector digital services.
• Strong working knowledge of GDS standards, GOV.UK design system, and service assessment requirements.
• Ability to create clear, concise, accessible content for complex services.
• Experience working in agile, multidisciplinary teams.
• Understanding of user research methods and how to apply insights to content.
• Ability to explain content decisions to stakeholders and defend them with evidence.

Desirable

• Experience contributing to discovery, alpha, beta, and live phases.
• Familiarity with prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, or similar).
• Understanding of service design principles.
• Experience working with technical teams on APIs, workflows, or back‑end processes

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: Interaction Designer

Rate: £375-£415 p/d (Inside IR35)

Location: Remote – occasional travel to London once or twice a month (Canary Wharf)

Duration: Until November 2026

Looking for an experienced Interaction Designer to join the digital team and help design accessible, user-centred services that meet the needs of the public. You’ll work on complex, high-impact services, collaborating closely with researchers, content designers, developers and policy colleagues.

Technical Expectations:

* Ability to code and build interactive prototypes in HTML/CSS/JavaScript.

* Proficiency in design tools such as Figma

* Experience working in Agile, product‑focused delivery environments

Key Attributes:

* Exceptional communication skills

* Enthusiastic and engaged

* Proactive and self‑directed

* Comfortable with ambiguity

* Resilient and adaptable

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.

SC Cleared User Researcher – Occasional Travel to Exeter – £500/day Inside IR35

We are seeking an experienced User Researcher with active SC clearance to support a Central Government department on a major digital programme. This role is ideal for someone with deep user research expertise, experience delivering insights that shape complex digital services, and familiarity with GDS standards and ways of working.

The Role

You will play a pivotal role in understanding user needs, behaviours, and experiences, helping teams design services that are effective, usable, and accessible. You’ll work closely with delivery teams, service designers, and senior stakeholders to embed user-centred design principles across programmes.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Planning and conducting qualitative and quantitative research, including interviews, surveys, usability testing, and field studies

• Analysing and synthesising research findings into clear, actionable insights

• Creating personas, user journeys, and experience maps to inform service design

• Advising on research methods, best practices, and user-centred approaches

• Collaborating with service designers, product teams, and stakeholders to ensure research informs decisions

• Supporting accessibility, inclusivity, and regulatory compliance in digital services

• Ensuring research aligns with GDS standards and government service design principles

• Communicating findings effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences

• Occasional travel to Exeter

About You

Essential Experience:

• Proven experience as a User Researcher or in a similar user-centred design role

• Active SC clearance

• Strong expertise in planning, conducting, and analysing user research

• Experience with a range of research methods (qualitative and quantitative)

• Skilled at synthesising research into actionable insights and recommendations

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Experience in regulated, sensitive, or government environments

• Experience working with GDS standards and digital service frameworks

Nice to Have:

• Experience with remote research tools and techniques

• Knowledge of accessibility and inclusive design standards

• Familiarity with service design, UX design, or digital transformation programmes

• Relevant certifications (e.g., UX, HCI, or research-related qualifications)

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: Interaction Designer
Rate: £450 p/d (Inside IR35)
Location: Remote – occasional travel to London once or twice a month
Duration: Until March 31^st 2026 – Extensions highly likely

Looking for an experienced Interaction Designer to join the digital team and help design accessible, user-centred services that meet the needs of the public. You’ll work on complex, high-impact services, collaborating closely with researchers, content designers, developers and policy colleagues.

What you’ll do

• Design intuitive, inclusive and accessible user journeys for public sector digital services
• Apply user-centred design principles across discovery, alpha, beta and live phases
• Produce and iterate interaction designs using wireframes, prototypes and service flows
• Use the GOV.UK Design System and contribute to design patterns where appropriate
• Collaborate with user researchers to test and refine designs based on evidence
• Work closely with developers to ensure designs are feasible and implemented effectively
• Present design decisions clearly to a range of stakeholders, including senior leaders

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience as an Interaction Designer in the UK public sector
• Strong understanding of GDS, the Service Standard, and agile delivery
• Experience designing accessible services that meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards
• Confidence working in multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to explain and justify design decisions using user evidence

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.

SC Cleared Interaction Designer (Mid-Senior) – Central Government (Contract)
Duration: ASAP start for an initial 6 months
Rate: Up To £540 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: Remote working with occasional onsite attendance
Clearance: UKSV SC (active)

We are seeking a mid-senior level SC Cleared Interaction Designer to support a UK Central Government department on a complex digital delivery programme. This Inside IR35 role requires a confident practitioner who can lead interaction design work, contribute to strategic decision-making, and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary agile teams.

The Role

You will be responsible for designing intuitive, accessible, and user-centred interactions across one or more digital services. Working closely with user researchers, service designers, developers, and product managers, you will help shape solutions that meet user needs and align with GDS standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing user-centred interactions across complex digital services

• Producing wireframes, prototypes, and interaction flows at varying levels of fidelity

• Applying GDS standards, design patterns, and accessibility best practice (WCAG)

• Collaborating with user researchers to iterate designs based on evidence and insight

• Working closely with developers to ensure high-quality implementation of designs

• Facilitating design workshops and contributing to design critiques

• Supporting services through discovery, alpha, beta, and live phases

• Clearly documenting and communicating design decisions to stakeholders

About You

Essential experience:

• Active UKSV SC clearance

• Proven experience as an Interaction Designer at mid-senior level

• Experience delivering digital services within UK Central Government or similarly regulated environments

• Strong understanding of GDS standards and the GOV.UK Design System

• Experience working in agile, multidisciplinary delivery teams

• Confidence engaging and influencing senior stakeholders

• Comfortable working remotely with occasional onsite attendance

Nice to Have:

• Experience mentoring or supporting junior designers

• Strong prototyping skills using tools such as Figma

• Experience designing for complex user journeys or transactional services

• Familiarity with accessibility testing and inclusive design practices

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.

SC Cleared User Researcher (Mid-Senior) – Central Government (Contract)
Duration: ASAP start for an initial 6 months
Rate: £540 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: Remote working with occasional onsite attendance
Clearance: UKSV SC (active)

We are seeking a mid-senior level SC Cleared User Researcher to support a UK Central Government department on a complex digital delivery programme. This Inside IR35 role requires an experienced researcher who can independently plan and deliver high-quality research while influencing product and service decisions.

The Role

You will lead and deliver user research across one or more services, ensuring user needs and insights are at the heart of decision-making. You will work closely with designers, product managers, policy teams, and engineers to shape services that meet real user needs and government standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering qualitative and quantitative user research across discovery, alpha, beta, and live

• Selecting and applying appropriate research methods, including interviews, usability testing, surveys, and field research

• Synthesising research findings into clear, actionable insights

• Communicating evidence effectively to multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders

• Advocating for user needs throughout the delivery lifecycle

• Supporting design and product decisions through continuous research and testing

• Ensuring research meets GDS standards and ethical guidelines

• Contributing to service assessments and assurance activities

About You

Essential experience:

• Active UKSV SC clearance

• Proven experience operating as a User Researcher at mid-senior level

• Experience delivering user research within UK Central Government or similarly regulated environments

• Strong knowledge of GDS research standards and the Service Manual

• Experience working within agile, multidisciplinary teams

• Confidence engaging and influencing senior stakeholders

• Comfortable working remotely with occasional onsite attendance

Nice to Have:

• Experience mentoring junior researchers

• Familiarity with accessibility research and inclusive research practices

• Experience working closely with policy, operational, or frontline teams

• Exposure to complex or high-risk service environments

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.

SC Cleared Service Designer (Mid-Senior) – Central Government (Contract)
Duration: ASAP start for an initial 6 months
Rate: Up To £585 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: Remote working with occasional onsite attendance
Clearance: UKSV SC (active)

We are seeking a mid-senior level SC Cleared Service Designer to support a UK Central Government department on a complex, user-centred digital transformation programme. This Inside IR35 engagement requires a practitioner who can operate with minimal supervision, lead service design activity, and influence stakeholders across delivery teams.

The Role

You will take ownership of service design activity across one or more services, shaping end-to-end experiences that meet user needs, business objectives, and government standards. The role sits at mid-senior level, requiring confidence working autonomously while guiding teams through service design best practice.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the design of end-to-end services across complex public sector environments

• Producing and owning service blueprints, journey maps, and system maps

• Applying GDS standards and service design principles across discovery, alpha, beta, and live

• Facilitating workshops and design sessions with senior stakeholders and delivery teams

• Translating user research, policy constraints, and operational needs into actionable service improvements

• Collaborating closely with product, research, content, and engineering colleagues

• Supporting teams through service assessments and assurance activities

• Clearly articulating design rationale and influencing decision-making at programme level

About You

Essential experience:

• Active UKSV SC clearance

• Strong experience operating as a Service Designer at mid-senior level

• Proven background delivering services within UK Central Government or similarly regulated environments

• Deep understanding of GDS standards and the Service Manual

• Experience leading service design work within agile, multidisciplinary teams

• Confident engaging and influencing senior stakeholders

• Comfortable working remotely with occasional onsite attendance

Nice to Have:

• Experience mentoring or supporting junior designers

• Exposure to large-scale transformation or complex, multi-channel services

• Strong understanding of accessibility and inclusive design

• Experience working closely with policy and operational teams

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.

SC Cleared Service Designer – Central Government (Contract)
Duration: ASAP start for an initial 6 months
Rate: £380 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: Remote working with occasional onsite attendance
Clearance: UKSV SC (active)
Nationality: UK Nationals only

We are seeking an experienced SC Cleared Service Designer to support a UK Central Government department on a user-centred digital delivery programme. This is an Inside IR35 engagement, focused on collaborative service design within multidisciplinary agile teams.

The Role

You will play a key role in shaping end-to-end services that meet user needs while aligning with government standards and policy. Working closely with product managers, developers, researchers, and stakeholders, you will help design and iterate services that are accessible, usable, and effective.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and mapping end-to-end user journeys across complex public sector services

• Applying GDS standards, service design principles, and user-centred design methods

• Facilitating and contributing to workshops, design critiques, and stakeholder sessions

• Translating user needs, research insights, and policy constraints into service improvements

• Creating service blueprints, journey maps, and artefacts to support delivery teams

• Collaborating within agile, multidisciplinary teams to support continuous delivery

• Supporting service assessments and assurance processes where required

• Clearly documenting design decisions and communicating them to technical and non-technical audiences

About You

Essential experience:

• Active UKSV SC clearance

• Proven experience as a Service Designer in UK Central Government or similar regulated environments

• Strong understanding of GDS standards and the Service Manual

• Experience working in agile delivery teams

• Ability to communicate complex service problems clearly and pragmatically

• Comfortable working remotely with occasional onsite attendance

Nice to Have:

• Experience supporting live services and service assessments

• Background working across discovery, alpha, beta, and live phases

• Familiarity with accessibility standards and inclusive design practices

• Experience collaborating closely with policy and operational teams

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.

The Role
As a FPGA Engineer, you will join a team of talent engineers developing solutions across a range of domain areas such as RF, Optical and Electronic Warfare.

Day-to-day, you’ll you will be responsible for developing pioneering systems from proof-of-concept demonstrators to full production systems.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Take ownership of the development and delivery of complex FPGA designs. This will include, reporting, requirements capture, architectural and detailed design, implementation, verification and validation
• A proven track record developing complex FPGA based systems, including design, implementation, verification and validation
• Ability to collaborate with domain experts to develop an unique solution.

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role will require you to be willing and eligible to undergo a high level of UK security clearance.

If you’re interested in the above, apply or reach out to [email protected]

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.

Interaction Designer – Central Government (Contract)
Duration: 2 Months
Rate: Up to £450 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: Remote with occasional travel to London

We are seeking an experienced Interaction Designer to support a large UK Central Government department on an initial 2-month contract. This role is ideal for someone who has previously worked in government environments and is confident operating within GDS standards.

The Role

You will play a key role in designing clear, accessible, and user-centred interactions for public services. Working within multidisciplinary teams, you will help shape intuitive digital services that meet user needs while aligning with government standards and policy requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and iterating user journeys, task flows, and interaction patterns for digital services within a large UK government organisation

• Applying interaction design principles across complex, multi-channel services

• Creating wireframes, prototypes, and interaction models aligned with the GOV.UK Design System

• Collaborating with product managers, user researchers, service designers, content designers, and developers

• Using evidence, user research, and data to inform design decisions

• Ensuring designs meet GDS standards, accessibility requirements, and best practice

About You

Essential experience:

• Proven experience working as an Interaction Designer within Central Government

• Strong knowledge of GDS, including hands-on experience with the GOV.UK Design System

• Experience working in agile, multidisciplinary teams

• Ability to clearly communicate design decisions and rationale to a range of stakeholders

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.