Interaction Designer - SC Cleared
Posted 1 week ago by ShareForce
£575 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
Summary: This role seeks an Interaction Designer to join a new team focused on advancing digital strategy within the Defence sector. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in accessibility, particularly in agile environments adhering to GDS standards. Responsibilities include collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team, designing data-driven solutions, and championing accessibility initiatives. Active SC clearance is a prerequisite for applicants.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with multi-disciplinary team members to develop a strong understanding of user needs
- Design data-led solutions using elements of data analysis (e.g., tabular, data charts, and data libraries)
- Liaise with Accessibility leaders to raise awareness of accessibility in the defence sector
- Participate in the Cross Government Accessibility Leader network
- Run digital service assessments to ensure accessibility
- Champion accessibility within Digital communities
Key Skills:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ambition to make a significant difference in a complex environment
- Excellent design skills with experience in a data-led environment
- Champion of Agile methodologies
- Significant experience in designing solutions to meet predefined standards
- Experience advocating for accessibility to internal stakeholders
- Familiarity with working alongside accessibility colleagues across government
- Understanding of the social and technological context for government services
- Ability to guide teams in delivering services effectively
- Active SC clearance required
Salary (Rate): £575 daily
City: Hampshire
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
An exciting opportunity for an Interaction Designer to work at the core of a new team focussed on the forward development of digital strategy of services and solutions, within the Defence sector. The successful candidate will have extensive experience of working in accessibility in agile environments and to GDS standards.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with multi-disciplinary team members to develop a strong understanding of user needs
- Design data-led solutions using elements of data analysis (eg., tabular, data charts and data libraries)
- Liaising with Accessibilities leaders, who are responsible for raising awareness of accessibility in the defence sector, empowering accessibility services and participating in Cross Government Accessibility Leader network
- Play a significant role in running digital service assessments to ensure accessibility
- Work effectively with Digital communities to champion accessibility
Requirements
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong ambition to make a significant difference in a complex and demanding environment
- Excellent design skills, with proven experience working in a data led environment
- Champion of Agile ways of working
- Significant experience in designing solutions to meet a predefined set of standards
- Experience championing accessibility to internal stakeholders
- Experience of working with colleagues in accessibility across government
- A good understanding of the social and technological context for government services, and the ability to work with teams to help them understand the right way to deliver services
All candidates must have active SC clearance
Additional Information
- Day Rate: £525 - £575
- IR35: Outside
- Location: Hybrid / 2-3 days per week onsite in Hampshire
- Start date: End of June
- Required: Candidates must hold ACTIVE SC Clearance.