Owen Reed
Manchester, Lancashire
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
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
