UX Design

Harvey Nash UK · Leeds, West Yorkshire

UX Design at Harvey Nash UK, based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. This is a contract role with hybrid working.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Leeds, West Yorkshire · Hybrid
Contract
Contract
Posted
11 hours ago
Closes
20 Oct 2026
Sector
UX / UI Designer

Reference BBBH123319_1789988547

About the role

UX Designer - Public Sector

📍 Leeds - Hybrid (3 days per week onsite)
6-month contract
💼 Inside IR35
💰 Day rate negotiable

We're looking for an experienced UX Designer to join a major public sector digital transformation programme on an initial 6-month contract.

You'll work as part of a multidisciplinary digital team, designing accessible, intuitive and user-centred digital services. Working closely with User Researchers, Product Managers, Content Designers, Business Analysts and technical teams, you'll use research and evidence to understand user needs and translate them into effective service experiences.

We're looking for someone with:

  • Strong experience working as a UX Designer, Interaction Designer or similar UCD role

  • Experience designing complex digital products and services

  • Previous government or public sector experience would be highly advantageous

  • Strong understanding of user-centred design (UCD) principles and methodologies

  • Experience creating user journeys, wireframes, prototypes and interaction designs

  • Experience using research and usability testing to iterate and improve designs

  • Strong understanding of accessibility and inclusive design

  • Experience working within multidisciplinary Agile teams

  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

  • Knowledge of GDS Service Standards and GOV.UK design patterns would be advantageous

This is a hybrid role based in Leeds, with 3 days per week onsite mandatory and the remaining days working remotely. Candidates must therefore be able to regularly commute to Leeds.

The position is an initial 6-month contract, Inside IR35, with the day rate negotiable depending on experience.

Interested? Please apply with your latest CV, availability and day-rate expectations.

Reference: BBBH123319_1789988547 · Posted 11 hours ago · Closes 20 Oct 2026 · Listed via Harvey Nash UK

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