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UX / Product Designer - Power BI, Wireframing, Solution Design Immediate Start Contract Remote Outside IR35 We are seeking an experienced UX / Product Design Contractor to support the delivery of a number of urgent UX and CX initiatives within a fast-paced, data-driven environment. This role will play a key part in shaping how users interact with data analytics products, ensuring insights are intuitive, accessible and aligned to business objectives. You will work closely with stakeholders across product, data and engineering teams to translate complex requirements into clear, user-centred solutions. Key Responsibilities: Lead the UX and CX design process across analytics-focused products Produce high-quality wireframes, prototypes and user flows Translate business and technical requirements into scalable solution designs Design and optimise dashboards and reporting experiences using Power BI Ensure data visualisations are intuitive, accessible and aligned with user needs Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and validate design decisions Rapidly iterate designs in response to feedback and evolving priorities Required Experience: Proven experience as a UX / Product Designer within data analytics or BI environments Strong hands-on experience with Power BI dashboard and reporting design Demonstrable expertise in wireframing, prototyping and interaction design Experience delivering end-to-end solution design across digital products Strong stakeholder engagement and requirement-gathering skills Ability to work at pace and deliver high-quality outputs under tight timelines Contract Details: Immediate start required Fully remote Outside IR35 Interviews being scheduled this week This is an excellent opportunity for a contractor who thrives in fast-moving environments and enjoys turning complex data challenges into seamless user experiences. If you are available immediately and have the required experience, please get in touch to discuss further.

Visual Designer (Contract) Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: Edinburgh/Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Profile As a Visual Designer, you will play a vital role in bringing our digital experiences to life. Your creativity will shine as you transform ideas into compelling visuals, ensuring that human needs remain at the forefront of every project. You will work closely with interaction designers, researchers, content writers, and strategists, contributing to a multidisciplinary team that is dedicated to solving real customer problems. Key Responsibilities: Creative Problem Solving: Utilize your creative thinking to simplify complex problems and create visually engaging solutions. Design Production Assets: Craft infographics, logos, and other design elements that enhance our digital presence. User Interface Design: Create captivating interfaces for web and mobile applications, making the mundane exciting. Digital Design System: Collaborate to scale and refine our digital design system, ensuring consistency and quality. Storytelling Mastery: Leverage storytelling techniques to help communicate effectively with our audience. Prototyping: Bring your designs to life using prototyping software, primarily Figma, along with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft tools like PowerPoint and Excel. Agile Collaboration: Work confidently within agile teams to uncover priorities, visualize outcomes, and define project scope. Engagement: Engage with design teams and communities of practice to align objectives with customer outcomes. UI Layouts: Skillfully design and layout pages using a central design system, balancing content with UI elements. Delivery: Ensure designs are executed to specification, collaborating with developers to cater to a diverse range of users. Skills & Experience: Experience: Demonstrable experience in visual design, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work. Collaborative Mindset: A team player ready to support a busy multi-disciplinary team. Problem Solver: Proven experience in addressing visual design challenges and delivering experience-led digital journeys. Energy and Enthusiasm: A vibrant personality eager to bring visual design to the forefront. Digital Design System Advocate: Understanding of and commitment to existing digital design systems and accessibility standards. Eager Learner: Ambition to collaborate with and learn from a full-stack design team, including researchers, content designers, service designers, and interaction designers. Delivery Focused: Strong ability to see designs through to delivery, communicating effectively with developers to ensure user-friendly outcomes. Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team. We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

UCD Service Designer - Central Government Location: Remote (Occasional travel to Telford) Clearance: BPSS Contract: 6-month rolling IR35: Inside IR35 Experience: Must have Central Government experience Overview We are seeking an experienced UCD Service Designer to support a major Central Government digital transformation programme. This role focuses exclusively on user-centred service design , not Service Management or ITIL. You will work within a multidisciplinary delivery team to design intuitive, accessible and user-focused services that meet GDS standards. The role is predominantly remote, with occasional travel required to Telford for workshops or key meetings. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end user-centred service design activities. Collaborate with user researchers, product managers, interaction designers and technical teams. Map complex service journeys and identify opportunities for improvement. Create service blueprints, journey maps, prototypes and other UCD artefacts. Facilitate workshops, co-design sessions and stakeholder discussions. Support continuous improvement across services and workflows. Essential Skills & Experience Strong background as a User-Centred Design (UCD) Service Designer . Proven experience working within UK Central Government . Ability to design end-to-end services grounded in user needs and evidence. Skilled in creating service maps, blueprints, and prototypes. Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills. Experience working within agile, multidisciplinary teams Desirable Experience designing services in complex, regulated or large-scale environments. Familiarity with government digital transformation programmes.

Job Title: Trainee Product Designer Location: Ashford Salary: 26,890 per annum Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00 About the role Join a creative, collaborative product design team as a Trainee Product Designer. This entry level role is ideal for someone with a background or strong interest in art and design who wants to build practical product design skills, grow a professional portfolio, and learn from experienced designers. You will support end to end design activities, contribute to visual and interaction design, and take part in user focused projects. Key responsibilities Assist in concept development, sketching and visual exploration Create simple prototypes and visual mock ups Support user research activities and gather insights to inform design decisions Help maintain design documentation Collaborate with designers, product managers and engineers to deliver polished outcomes What we're looking for Interest in or study of art and design (degree, course, self-taught practice or portfolio work) Genuine passion for learning and developing design skills Creative thinking and an eye for visual composition Good communication and teamwork skills

Role Title: Interaction Designer Duration: 6 month contract Location: Telford, Hybrid 2 days per week onsite Rate: up to £460 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose/summary This role is to support a new 'digital-design' team being set up to work alongside a larger, established digital forms delivery team. It is to digitise up to eight forms that are currently print & post. Because of the tight timescales this team will need to get up to speed quicky - with lots of support from Embedded people in the area to work on 8 forms (digital journeys) at the same time. The Digital Forms are designed & delivered using GDS design standards & patterns but not with the full digital service GDS livecycle. So the team need to be able to make their own judgements on the right design, collaborate very actively with HMRC stakeholders and know when the journeys are 'good enough'. So this team will require people confident in digital GDS design standards but also able to work (with support) to deliver flexibly. some one will be expected to have experience with the gov.uk Prototype Kit and knowledge of HTML, for example what tags and attributes are and how to copy and paste code. An interaction designer works out the best way to let users interact with services, in terms of both overall flow and at the level of individual design elements. You will be helping users to complete tasks quickly and accurately. Good Interaction Design ensures that users have a positive experience with a product or service. Satisfied users are more likely to continue using a product and recommend it to others. Recent times have taught us that working remotely is a successful way of collaborating, but on occasion you will be asked to attend other locations in the UK for short periods. Work collaboratively with user researchers, content designers, service designers and performance analysts as well as with software developers, policy and legal teams Develop designs based on evidence of user needs and organisational outcomes. Ensuring that the interface is easy to use and navigate. Interpret evidence-based research and incorporate this into your work -Work with the product manager, digital service manager, business analysts and user researchers To refine the services in light of external factors such as changes To policy, legislation, technology or user requirements All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!

Service Designer (UX-Led) My client is seeking an experienced Service Designer who has evolved from a UX background into service design - someone who understands interaction design deeply but now operates at a broader, end-to-end service level. This is not a product design role. Its about shaping holistic services across journeys, systems, people, and touchpoints - ensuring experiences work seamless click apply for full job details

Salary from £43,507 + Up to 10% Bonus Permanent, 40 Hours Per Week Hybrid Working Based at our offices in Thorpe Park, Leeds Bring imagination, impact and purpose to the heart of NGN At Northern Gas Networks (NGN), we're looking for a talented Creative Designer to turn business strategy, brand vision and customer needs into clear, engaging and impactful visual experiences. You will help shape how our brand is brought to life across both digital and physical channels. In this role, you will play a vital part in communicating operational, safety?critical and regulatory information in a way that s accurate, accessible and fully aligned with our brand standards. Your work will support employee engagement, build public trust, and help us meet the regulatory expectations that keep our customers and communities safe. In this role you will Lead the development of strategic and conceptual design , interpreting briefs and business objectives to create strong, insight?driven concepts Apply creative problem?solving to communication and experience challenges, contributing to the evolution of NGN s brand identity and visual language Deliver high?quality visual design , ensuring clarity, consistency, and strong fundamentals across all formats and platforms Maintain and advance brand standards , balancing compliance with innovation to strengthen NGN s visual presence Design user?centred, accessible and inclusive experiences , applying UX principles to improve comprehension and interaction Iterate and refine work using feedback, data and real?world performance insights to continually improve design outcomes Manage technical production , preparing accurate, production?ready assets for digital, print and motion outputs with awareness of technical constraints Collaborate and communicate effectively , partnering with stakeholders, presenting design rationale confidently, and contributing to continuous improvement in design processes and standards We are looking for Educated to degree level, ideally in a design?related discipline such as graphic design, illustration or art Minimum of 3 years' experience designing for specific audiences and contexts, gained in-house or within a creative agency, supported by a strong print and digital portfolio Proficiency with industry-standard tools including Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch and core IT applications such as MS Office Strong graphic design, concept development and ideation skills, with the ability to translate business goals, user needs and constraints into effective visual solutions Working knowledge of UX principles, accessibility standards and inclusive design, along with a basic understanding of front-end constraints such as HTML/CSS and performance would be advantageous Experience working across varied media including motion, interaction or emerging formats, with the ability to evolve visual language while maintaining coherence High levels of accuracy and attention to detail, especially when handling technical, detailed or regulated content Ethical and professional design practice, including correct asset use, licensing awareness and respect for brand and legal requirements As part of your application you will be required to upload your portfolio We encourage early applications, as the vacancy may close before the advertised deadline once we have received enough suitable candidates Why join NGN? Salary from £43,507 per annum Annual bonus of up to 10% , recognising your contribution and performance 25 days of annual leave , plus recognised bank holidays and 2 additional half-days over the Christmas period Occupational sick pay available after the first 2 calendar days of statutory sick pay Generous stakeholder pension scheme , doubling your contribution, up to 10% Flexible benefits and salary sacrifice options , including discounts on UK attractions, gym memberships, restaurants, experience days, plus access to a Virtual GP service Family-friendly policies , including up to 6 weeks of paternity leave and 6 months of full pay for maternity leave (for eligible employees), plus shared parental leave and more About NGN We deliver gas to 2.9 million homes and businesses across the North East, Northern Cumbria, and much of Yorkshire, through a network of over 37,000km of underground pipes. Serving both major cities and rural communities, we are committed to safety, reliability, and innovation. Our values Trailblazing, Empowered, Heartfelt, Community Focused, Intellectually Curious, and Happy , shape everything we do. We are proud to champion equality, diversity, and inclusion, and actively support initiatives alongside our Colleague Communities (LGBTQ/Women s/Ethnic Minority/Parents & Carers/DisABILITY) to ensure we reflect and uplift the communities we serve. Next Steps Simply click Apply and upload your CV, making sure to highlight how your skills and experience align with the role. We aim to contact all applicants within one week of the closing date, with interviews expected to take place mid-April . If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment Team at (url removed)

Job Title: Trainee Designer Location: Ashford Salary: 26,890 per annum Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00 About the role Join a creative, collaborative design team as a Trainee Designer. This entry level role is ideal for someone with a background or strong interest in art and design who wants to build practical product design skills, grow a professional portfolio, and learn from experienced designers. You will support end to end design activities, contribute to visual and interaction design, and take part in user focused projects. Key responsibilities Provide current and future range ideas, to produce illustrations of new products and new ranges. Produce detailed product specification sheets for suppliers to produce product samples. To provide artwork and illustration of new packaging and labelling development. Produce high quality photographs of all samples and Bespoke products. Design the companies Brochure, flyers and other promotional materials. To present ideas, illustrations and specification sheets at weekly product meetings. Liaise and track all sample and artwork development with the suppliers. Assist in the management of all samples. Support in managing the design logs, designs and quotes and the artwork logs. Maintain the design databases of drawings, specification sheets and photography. What we're looking for Interest in or study of art and design (degree, course, self-taught practice or portfolio work) Genuine passion for learning and developing design skills Creative thinking and an eye for visual composition Good communication and teamwork skills

Content Designer - Rate: £460 Clearance Required: BPSS Duration: 6 months Location: Telford OR Worthing - hybrid - 2 days on site This role is to support a new 'digital-design' team being set up to work alongside a larger, established digital forms delivery team. It is to digitise up to eight forms that are currently print & post. Digital - Digital Forms New Delivery Model (Migrate and Con improve) Because of the tight timescales this team will need to get up to speed quicky - with lots of support from Embedded people in the area to work on 8 forms (digital journeys) at the same time. The Digital Forms are designed & delivered using GDS design standards & patterns but not with the full digital service GDS livecycle. So the team need to be able to make their own judgements on the right design, collaborate very actively with the client stakeholders and know when the journeys are 'good enough'. So this team will require people confident in digital GDS design standards but also able to work (with support) to deliver flexibly. This is a pivotal role that will help people in their everyday lives. You will be responsible for writing the content that will help users manage their interactions with government departments through digital services. The material that you develop will cover a wide range of topics and users, so you will need to be user-focused and know how to write with the user in mind. Recent times have taught us that working remotely is a successful way of collaborating, but on occasion you will be asked to attend other locations in the UK for short periods. Work collaboratively with user researchers, interaction designers, service designers and performance analysts as well as with software developers, policy and legal teams -Write high quality content for the clients new digital services that will encourage people To use them -Take complex language and processes and make them simple To understand -Work with the product manager, digital service manager, business analysts and user researchers To refine the services in light of external factors such as changes To policy, legislation, technology or user requirements.

Content / Conversational Designer Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: London(2 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella day rate is available for suitable candidates Role Profile In this role, you'll combine research and insights with people-focused language to refine and develop conversations with our customers. You'll collaborate closely with product teams, provide expertise in design, and ensure consistency in our customer interactions across various touchpoints. Key Responsibilities: Create engaging, readable, and accessible content for exceptional digital experiences. Develop empathy for our customers' needs, aspirations, and challenges. Act as the content expert in an agile environment. Strategically think about evolving conversations and identify opportunities for integration. Share expertise to shape the overall design approach. Maintain consistency in customer conversations across topics and touchpoints. Demonstrate the impact of effective writing on customer satisfaction. Skills and Experience: Previous experience as a UX writer, conversation designer, or content designer. Familiarity with complex landscapes, preferably within financial services. Collaborative mindset and ability to thrive in a busy, multi-disciplinary team. Flexibility to write in various tones of voice while staying on brand. Strong ability to write concise, clear, and consistent copy for different channels. Excellent influence and stakeholder management skills. Proficiency in using design platforms such as Figma. Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team. We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment.

Interaction / UX Designer Contract: 6 Months Day Rate: £400/day (Outside IR35) Location: Manchester (fortnightly onsite) Start: Immediate A leading product transformation consultancy is seeking an experienced Interaction / UX Designer to support a high-impact programme within a major UK public sector organisation click apply for full job details

Content Designer - Digital - Digital Forms New Delivery Model (Migrate and Con improve) Duration: 6 months Location: Telford OR Worthing - hybrid - 2 days on site IR35 Status: Mandated PAYE only We are heading up a recruitment drive for a global consultancy that require a Content Designer to join them on a major government project that's based in Telford OR Worthing. This role is to support a new digital-design' team being set up to work alongside a larger, established digital forms delivery team. It is to digitise up to eight forms that are currently print & post. Because of the tight timescales this team will need to get up to speed quicky - with lots of support from Embedded people in the area to work on 8 forms (digital journeys) at the same time. The Digital Forms are designed & delivered using GDS design standards & patterns but not with the full digital service GDS livecycle. So the team need to be able to make their own judgements on the right design, collaborate very actively with HMRC stakeholders and know when the journeys are good enough'. So this team will require people confident in digital GDS design standards but also able to work (with support) to deliver flexibly. This is a pivotal role that will help people in their everyday lives. You will be responsible for writing the content that will help users manage their interactions with government departments through digital services. The material that you develop will cover a wide range of topics and users, so you will need to be user-focused and know how to write with the user in mind. Recent times have taught us that working remotely is a successful way of collaborating, but on occasion you will be asked to attend other locations in the UK for short periods. Work collaboratively with user researchers, interaction designers, service designers and performance analysts as well as with software developers, policy and legal teams -Write high quality content for HMRC's new digital services that will encourage people To use them -Take complex language and processes and make them simple To understand -Work with the product manager, digital service manager, business analysts and user researchers To refine the services in light of external factors such as changes To policy, legislation, technology or user requirements.

Lead UI / React Data Visualisation Engineer Location: UK / HybridSalary: Competitive + Excellent BenefitsEmployer: Global Technology Organisation Are you a Lead level UI Engineer with exceptional React and frontend architecture skills?Do you want to design and build visual experiences used by 50,000 global developers every day? This is a standout opportunity for a technically brilliant engineer to join a world-class product organisation. You'll work across multiple products, leading the creation of rich, intuitive data visualisation components - including a high-profile developer homepage central to the experience of tens of thousands of engineers. The RoleAs a Lead UI / React Data Visualisation Engineer, you'll: Take ownership of UI and frontend implementation across several product lines, with a strong focus on React and modern component architecture. Build interactive, high-performance data visualisation experiences using libraries such as D3.js, ECharts, or similar. Develop and evolve the UI for a developer homepage with 50,000+ active users, ensuring it is intuitive, responsive, and visually compelling. Set technical standards for UI engineering - component structure, state management, performance optimisation, accessibility, and design systems. Collaborate closely with UX designers, product managers, data engineers, and platform teams. Mentor and guide other engineers while remaining hands-on with coding, reviews, and architectural decisions. About YouYou will thrive in this role if you have: Expert-level React skills, including component architecture, hooks, state management, and performance tuning. Strong UI engineering experience - you care about usability, interaction design, and polished user experience. Deep technical capability in data visualisation libraries (D3.js highly valued). Proven success building responsive, scalable, and robust front-end solutions in complex environments. Experience working across multiple products or platforms simultaneously. An ability to transform complex datasets into intuitive, meaningful visual insights. Confidence to provide technical leadership and contribute to wider front-end strategy. What's on Offer A major impact role shaping a UI used by 50,000+ developers globally. The chance to lead architecture and decision-making across multiple products. A supportive, innovative environment with autonomy and room to experiment. Flexible hybrid working and excellent benefits. Clear growth and progression opportunities in a global engineering organisation. Ready to Lead?If you're a highly skilled React/UI engineer with a passion for visual storytelling, product quality, and technical excellence, this is a career defining role. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Lead UI/React Data Visualisation Engineer Location: UK/Hybrid Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits Employer: Global Technology Organisation Are you a Lead-level UI Engineer with exceptional React and Front End architecture skills?Do you want to design and build visual experiences used by 50,000 global developers every day? This is a standout opportunity for a technically brilliant engineer to join a world-class product organisation. You'll work across multiple products, leading the creation of rich, intuitive data visualisation components - including a high-profile developer homepage central to the experience of tens of thousands of engineers. The Role As a Lead UI/React Data Visualisation Engineer, you'll: Take ownership of UI and Front End implementation across several product lines, with a strong focus on React and modern component architecture. Build interactive, high-performance data visualisation experiences using libraries such as D3.js, ECharts, or similar. Develop and evolve the UI for a developer homepage with 50,000+ active users, ensuring it is intuitive, responsive, and visually compelling. Set technical standards for UI engineering - component structure, state management, performance optimisation, accessibility, and design systems. Collaborate closely with UX designers, product managers, data engineers, and platform teams. Mentor and guide other engineers while remaining hands-on with coding, reviews, and architectural decisions. About YouYou will thrive in this role if you have: Expert-level React skills, including component architecture, hooks, state management, and performance tuning. Strong UI engineering experience - you care about usability, interaction design, and polished user experience. Deep technical capability in data visualisation libraries (D3.js highly valued). Proven success building responsive, scalable, and robust Front End solutions in complex environments. Experience working across multiple products or platforms simultaneously. An ability to transform complex datasets into intuitive, meaningful visual insights. Confidence to provide technical leadership and contribute to wider Front End strategy. What's on Offer A major impact role shaping a UI used by 50,000+ developers globally. The chance to lead architecture and decision-making across multiple products. A supportive, innovative environment with autonomy and room to experiment. Flexible hybrid working and excellent benefits. Clear growth and progression opportunities in a global engineering organisation. Ready to Lead?If you're a highly skilled React/UI engineer with a passion for visual storytelling, product quality, and technical excellence, this is a career-defining role. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

Senior UX Designer - Consulting (UK-Wide, Hybrid) Overview Our client is seeking Senior UX Designers (Consultants) to join their growing team. In this role, you will champion user-centred design, ensuring services are accessible, intuitive, and effective. You will work closely with user researchers, product managers, and engineers to design people-centred services, leading multidisciplinary Agile teams, and advising clients on best practices in UX. This opportunity is ideal for experienced UX professionals who are looking to grow into leadership roles, influence design direction, and support the development of inclusive, high-impact digital services. Responsibilities As a Senior UX Designer, you will: Advise clients on solving complex problems using UX design, people-centred design, and Agile methodologies. Lead multidisciplinary Agile teams to deliver services that meet user needs. Advocate inclusive and accessible design approaches across diverse user groups. Build supportive relationships with clients and stakeholders, while effectively challenging ideas and managing difficult conversations. Provide line management and mentoring for UX and interaction designers. Support recruitment, training, events, thought leadership, and business development activities. Promote user-centred design approaches internally and externally. Requirements To succeed in this role, you will bring: Advanced UX design expertise applied across varied projects and environments. Experience working in multidisciplinary Agile teams delivering user-centred services. Strong knowledge of designing for accessibility and inclusive digital experiences. Proven track record of championing UX and service design methods. Line management, mentoring, or coaching experience. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including conflict resolution. Good understanding of complementary Agile roles across product and technology. Strong consultancy and leadership skills, with confidence in guiding clients through problem spaces and solution design. Benefits Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: Competitive salary with clear progression opportunities. Contributory pension scheme (6% employer, 2% employee). 25 days holiday plus UK public holidays. Flexible benefits package with options such as: private health and dental cover, additional pension contributions, extra holidays, wellbeing support, charity contributions, and tree planting. Life assurance, death in service cover, and critical illness cover. Cycle-to-Work and salary sacrifice electric vehicle schemes. Season ticket loans and relocation support (up to £8,000, subject to terms). Access to financial and wellbeing support, volunteer days, and Perkbox discounts. Diversity & Inclusion Our client is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Applications are encouraged from underrepresented groups, including women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent individuals, and people with disabilities. Adjustments and accommodations will be provided throughout the recruitment process to ensure equity and accessibility. Application Process If you are passionate about leading user-centred design and shaping impactful digital services, we encourage you to apply. Please click "Apply" to submit your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to discuss the next ste

Civil Engineering, Project Manager, Site Manager, Contracts Manager, Site Agent, Civils, Infrastructure Your New Company Hays Belfast are working closely with one of Northern Ireland's leading Civil Engineering companies as they seek to bolster their operational team with the addition of a Project Manager.Joining this Tier 1 Contractor, who is renowned for delivering transformative infrastructure projects across the UK & Ireland, will open a host of opportunities including career progression, excellent renumeration package, and the chance to work on some of the largest projects across the region.Your new employer comes with a reputation for excellence and is committed to shaping the future of Civil Engineering through innovative schemes that will benefit local communities, countries and the wider economic climate. Be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration, quality, and professional growth, working on landmark projects that redefine regional connectivity. Your New Role As a Civils Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of a new Transport Infrastructure Project that will shape a major Irish City. This scheme includes circa 10km of road widening, cycle paths, utilities works, drainage and a minimum of 4 bridge structures. Your responsibilities will include but not limited to: Manage all site staff and subcontractorsPlan and deliver projects within budget and scheduleEnsure compliance with company, health, safety, environmental, and quality proceduresMonitor and control project resources and progressMaintain high standards of quality and quality constructionLiaise with clients, designers, and project teamsChair project and subcontractor meetings, compile reportsMaintain contractual records and submit O&M manualsIntroduce innovations and control contract costs What You Will Need to Succeed This role will require previous experience in a similar management role, working on large scale projects and taking the lead across various civil and structural disciplines. Some key requirements and traits will include:Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related fieldAbility to manage large-scale projects, ensuring timely and budget-conscious delivery.Proficient in project planning, scheduling, and resource managementStrong knowledge of engineering principles, construction methods, and project management softwareProven leadership skills to manage diverse teams and resolve conflictsExcellent communication skills for effective stakeholder interactionExpertise in risk identification and mitigation strategiesSkilled in managing project budgets and cost controlWillingness to travel as required for project oversight.Full UK driving licence. What You Will Get in Return This plays a key strategic role in the delivery of a huge wider project valued at circa 1 billion of spend on transport infrastructure. The project life cycle will span up to 6 years of work, and you will take full ownership of the initial project and play a pivotal role in the successful delivery. This responsibility, in turn, will offer an attractive package and a comprehensive benefits package tailored to reflect your experience. You will also benefit from professional development programmes and growth within a supportive, industry-leading environment. This opportunity gives you the chance to shape the highway infrastructure and leave a lasting impression on the local community. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Chris McNamara now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #

We are working exclusively with a fast-growing, creative marketing agency that specialises in hospitality, events, technology, education and lifestyle brands , to find a talented Social Media Manager to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a social media professional with experience in the hospitality and events industry to take ownership of client accounts, develop engaging strategies, and work alongside a collaborative team of marketers, designers, and content creators. About the Role As Social Media Manager, you ll be responsible for leading the social media strategy and execution for a portfolio of hospitality and event clients including bars, restaurants, hotels, and venues. You ll manage content calendars, engage audiences, lead campaign planning, and work closely with both internal teams and external stakeholders to drive growth and brand awareness online. This is a client-facing role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced agency environment and has a strong understanding of how to bring hospitality brands to life on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook . Key Responsibilities Develop and implement tailored social media strategies for multiple hospitality and event clients. Act as the main point of contact for assigned clients managing communication, approvals, and feedback. Plan and create engaging content calendars, ensuring brand tone, aesthetic, and messaging are aligned. Collaborate with content creators, photographers, and videographers to produce high-quality visuals. Manage community interactions, responding to comments, DMs, and reviews in a timely and brand-consistent way. Lead the planning, execution, and optimisation of paid social campaigns (e.g., Meta Ads). Monitor platform performance and produce regular reports with actionable insights. Stay up to date on trends, competitor activity, and industry best practices, particularly within the hospitality and events space. Candidate Profile We re looking for someone with a passion for social media, content, and hospitality someone who understands what makes bars, restaurants, and venues shine online. Requirements: 2 4 years of hands-on social media management experience, ideally within an agency setting. Strong experience working with hospitality, events, or lifestyle brands. Excellent knowledge of Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Proven track record managing content calendars, campaigns, and client relationships. Strong copywriting and storytelling skills. Comfortable using social scheduling tools (e.g., Later, Planoly, Buffer) and analytics platforms. Familiarity with paid social strategy and ad campaign setup. Organised, creative, and confident working to deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Bonus Points: Influencer outreach or partnership experience. Basic graphic design or video editing skills (Canva, Adobe, etc.). Experience attending or covering live events via social channels. Hybrid working pattern, great salary and benefits - Reach out today!

UX Designer Software High Wycombe Hybrid to £50,000pa plus benefits: Are you a UX Designer who has a scientific or engineering mind? Would you like to work on world-leading scientific software and how this global scientific community uses this technology? Our client has been at the forefront of technical innovation for over 50 years. Their groundbreaking products are used worldwide and as they go from strength to strength, they are looking for two UX Designers to join their highly talented software engineering team. I am looking for a UX Designer who has a background in user experience design and are looking to further develop those talents on a complex technical product. This role would also suit a UX Designer who likes the idea of working in large team of designers, developers, and testers (45 people in the software department) in a highly technical environment. And any interest in desktop development and instrument control is preferred, rather than web or cloud development which is not the right skill set for this role. Responsibilities: In this position the work is generally supervised and approved by others You will be working with a number of teams to help them deliver functionality targeted at the next scheduled release You will help us maintain good design principles and work within our branding guidelines, but also take a keen interest in UI trends in the market to keep us best in class. About you: A Science or Engineering qualification. If not a software engineering qualification, then also backed up with formal software training Proven user-centred design and prototyping skills with 2+ years experience Proficient in design and interaction software such as Figma or Adobe XD Experience working in an Agile environment with a cross functional team. Proven experience collaborating with product owners and developers to gather requirements and understand user needs. Have a full understanding of UX and UI design. Ability to work across multiple projects simultaneously. Our client is offering a hybrid working arrangement with 3 days in their offices and 2 days from home. There is flexible start and finish times so you can plan your day around your preferred hours. For more information on the client, products, career development, benefits etc, please send MARS a copy of your CV or drop Lee Cherrill a linkedin connection request or contact him through the MARS Recruitment website. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time. MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).

UX Designer - Contract Role Description: We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior UX/UI Designer to join our growing team of problem solvers who thrive on crafting intuitive digital products that meet user needs, business requirements, and technical constraints. You will create alignment by working collaboratively with cross-functional product teams to launch or enhance products and features. Essential skills: . Proven prior experience as a UX/UI or Product Designer, with a portfolio demonstrating relevant design work. . User Research: Conducting research to understand user needs, behaviours, and pain points to inform design decisions. . Prototyping & Interaction Design: Creating wireframes and interactive prototypes to visualise and test design concepts that enable users to achieve their objectives with minimal friction. . Visual Design: Applying principles of colour theory, typography, responsive design, and layout, while adhering to accessibility standards and guidelines, to create interfaces that are both aesthetically pleasing and highly functional. . User & Usability Testing: Conducting tests to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the design, and making iterative adjustments based on feedback. Some other desirable skills include: . Education: Degree in UX/UI Design, Interaction Design, Digital Media, or a related field. . Experience: Prior work as a UX/UI Designer in heavily regulated environments, preferably financial services, and experience in Agile environments. . Technical Skills: Knowledge of HTML/CSS and Front End development concepts. . Ethical Design: Experience in conducting and applying ethical design practices, with an understanding of privacy and security implications in digital product delivery. Please apply to the advert for more information. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Interaction Designer - Government Project Outside IR35 | £450-£500 per day | Initial 3 months (scope for extension) | Hybrid working An experienced Interaction Designer to join a leading technology consultancy, working on a high-profile Government Alpha phase project. You will play a key role in shaping and prototyping new user journeys, ensuring services are designed to meet user needs and align with Government Digital Service (GDS) standards. The Role Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to design and iterate user journeys in line with GOV.UK design principles Collaborate closely with stakeholders, acting as a business-facing consultant on behalf of the consultancy Apply your knowledge of Alpha/Beta service design, prototyping, and content design to create clear, accessible, and user-focused services Contribute to shaping the approach and direction of the project during its early discovery and Alpha stages Requirements Strong experience in interaction design and prototyping within GDS/GOV.UK frameworks Background in designing services across Alpha and Beta phases, including content design Immediately available with a valid BPSS clearance Previous Government/public sector project experience is required