Head of User-Centred Design – Defence Sector

Location: Remote with occasional travel to 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 and data-enabled services are designed, tested, and delivered to meet the unique needs of users operating in secure and mission-critical environments.

Role Overview:

You’ll lead a multidisciplinary design function – spanning User Research, Service Design, Interaction Design, and Content Design – ensuring that every product and service is intuitive, inclusive, and effective. Working alongside engineering, product, and delivery teams, you’ll champion evidence-based design and embed user needs at the heart 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 the user – ensuring solutions are practical, secure, and effective in complex environments.

• Shape and embed design governance, ensuring compliance with Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and MOD policies.

• Drive a culture of collaboration between designers, engineers, product managers, and service delivery leads.

• Present research findings and design recommendations to senior stakeholders and governance boards.

• Mentor and upskill teams on human-centred design principles, accessibility, and inclusive design.

Skills & Experience:

• Extensive experience leading User-Centred Design in large-scale, complex, or secure 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 or Government Digital Services.

• Experience applying UCD principles in operational or mission systems.

• Formal qualifications in UX, Service Design, or Human Factors.

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.

Join a dynamic digital consultancy team focused on user-centred design and impactful digital transformation across public and private sectors.

Role Overview

As a UX Designer, you’ll work in agile, multidisciplinary teams to design accessible, user-focused digital services. You’ll apply inclusive design principles, collaborate with stakeholders, and create intuitive experiences that meet user needs and business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct user research and translate insights into design solutions.
• Design accessible, user-friendly digital products and services.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, personas, and service maps.
• Facilitate workshops and present design concepts to stakeholders.
• Apply iterative design methods and agile delivery practices.
• Use tools like Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, and Axure.
• Build and test interactive prototypes using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Ensure compliance with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG).

What You’ll Bring

• Strong foundation in user-centred design across the full lifecycle.
• Experience with GDS standards and inclusive design practices.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to lead design work and collaborate across teams.
• Experience with accessibility testing and assistive technologies.
• Familiarity with accessibility certifications (e.g., CPACC, WAS, CPWA) is a plus.

Why Join?

• Work on high-impact digital transformation projects.
• Access to extensive training and certifications in design, tech, and agile delivery.
• Opportunities for career growth, internal initiatives, and thought leadership.
• Inclusive, flexible working culture with a strong focus on wellbeing.
• Regular team events, knowledge-sharing sessions, and social activities.

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.

Join a leading consultancy’s Digital Excellence team, where strategic thinking, creativity, and technology come together to drive transformation across public and private sectors.

Role Overview

As a User Researcher, you’ll work in multidisciplinary teams to design user-centred digital services. You’ll lead research efforts, apply inclusive design principles, and ensure accessibility across all stages of the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and conduct impactful user research.
• Lead research activities including interviews, usability testing, surveys, and diary studies.
• Apply both qualitative and quantitative methods to gather actionable insights.
• Advocate for inclusive and accessible design practices.
• Communicate findings effectively to inform design and product decisions.
• Support the integration of user-centred design across teams and projects.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience leading user research using a range of methodologies.
• Experience across discovery, design, and delivery phases.
• Familiarity with GDS service standards and design principles.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working in agile, multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of prototyping and testing user journeys.
• Proficiency with remote and in-person research tools.

Desirable:

• Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Psychology, HCI, Sociology).
• Experience with assistive technologies and accessibility testing.
• Accessibility certifications (e.g., CPACC, WAS, CPWA).
• Passion for continuous learning and emerging technologies.

Why Join?

• Work on high-impact projects with major public and private sector clients.
• Access to extensive training and certifications in tech, design, and agile delivery.
• Opportunities for career development, internal initiatives, and thought leadership.
• Inclusive, flexible working culture with a strong focus on wellbeing.
• Regular team events, knowledge-sharing sessions, and social activities.

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.

A primary technical partner of the MOD are looking to add a number of engineers to their Network Design team, the role will require the understanding of business and technical requirements ensuring these are delivered to the highest possible standard.

Your role will involve:

• Design and deploy networks to meet the organisation and customer needs.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot network issues, including those escalated by lower tiers of support.
• Design and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware from threats and unauthorised access.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented networks, including network diagrams, configuration details, and operational procedures.
• Develop and implement automation scripts to streamline network management tasks and improve efficiency.
• Plan for and respond to service outages and other network-related problems, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.

Key Skills

• Strong technical networking knowledge with industry-recognised certifications
• Experience with routing protocols, virtual routing instances, VPNs, and security zones.
• Experience with network security products
• Demonstrable design experience with global network vendors
• Network device configuration, troubleshooting, and defect resolution skills.
• Proven experience in network troubleshooting

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.

FPGA Design Engineer (Contract)
Rate: £450-£750/day DOE (Inside IR35)
Location: Derby (On site)
Contract Length: 6-month rolling (Multi-year project)

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking skilled FPGA Design Engineers to support high-integrity UK infrastructure and security programmes. These are long-term contract opportunities contributing to complex, safety-critical systems.

We are looking for engineers with a solid understanding of FPGA design and verification processes, ideally with experience delivering solutions from concept through to implementation and test. You’ll join a collaborative team working closely with end clients on national-level engineering challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and verify FPGA solutions using VHDL.

• Translate system-level requirements into robust, scalable FPGA architectures.

• Perform synthesis, place and route, and timing closure to meet design constraints.

• Develop testbenches, scripts, and supporting software to streamline the design lifecycle.

• Debug and resolve technical issues in demanding environments.

• Capture and refine technical requirements to ensure alignment with project objectives.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• In-depth knowledge of FPGA design principles and hardware development.

• Proficiency in VHDL and associated simulation and synthesis tools.

• Experience developing and testing complex digital architectures.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and liaise directly with clients.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN).

• Scripting experience in TCL or Python for tool automation.

Additional Information:
Due to the sensitive nature of the work, successful candidates must be eligible for UK Security Clearance. Pre-employment screening will be required.

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.