Average User Experience Designer salary in the UK

User Journey Designer 549902 Closing at: Aug 1 2024 at 23:55 BST About the Role Base Location: Reading Salary: £40,600 - £61,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. Working Pattern: 15 months Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available The SSEN-Distribution business is undergoing a significant period of change, including a large-scale transformation programme known as The Bridge Programme. The Bridge Programme aims to 'rewire' the entire end-to-end business to transform Distribution into a customer-centric, digitally-enabled, industry leader. Reporting in to the Business Design Lead, the User Journey Designer will oversee and guide the process of creating end-to-end user journeys for roles impacted by the change programme. In this role you will: Gather a consolidated view of all users that will be impacted by the change.Conduct user research to understand the needs, behaviors, and motivations of the target audience.Design and build user journeys for all roles impacted by the transformation.Work closely with the change and delivery teams to understand the impacts of the change on individuals.Attend and input into the Integrated Design Board, including monitoring of the Design Decision Log. What do I need? To be considered for this role, we would love you to have: A strong understanding of user-centered design principles and the ability to apply them to create intuitive and seamless user journeys.Ability to organise and structure information in a way that is logical and easy for users to navigate.Basic knowledge of Agile principles, practices/techniques (e.g. story mapping, value scoring) and the flexibility to adapt your experience to new and evolving environments.Strong understanding of Business and Technical change to be able to translate it into user journeys.Exceptional collaboration skills with the ability to partner effectively at all levels. About our Business SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net-zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. You'll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net-zero, so team work will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger – an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority. What's in it for you? We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more. What happens now? All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome. If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact / . Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check. #LI-DIST #LI-SW1 #LI-Hybrid

We are seeking a User Researcher for our public sector client based in Exeter to work from home with occasional office attendance 1 - 2 days per month paying up to £575 per day inside IR35 on an 18 month contract. Security Clearance (SC) is required for this role. The successful candidate will possess proven skills working with the following - User ResearchInsightUser-focusedplanningUser centred design (UCD)User Experience (UX)Recruit participants for user researchstakeholder managementanalysis Interested? Please apply below User Researcher, UX Researcher, User Research, UX, User Experience, Security Cleared, SC Cleared, Security Clearance, SC,

Senior User Experience Manager Location: Central London/North London/Cambridge - Must be able to commute on a regular basis Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 Per Annum Working Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent Start Date: Immediate Have you got what it takes to be our new…. Senior User Experience Manager at IELTS? As the IELTS UK Senior User Experience Manager, you will play a pivotal role in navigating the rapidly changing landscape of the English testing market. With increasing competition from both traditional and new entrants, coupled with the rapid advancement of technology in assessment, the UX Designer ensures that IELTS remains innovative and customer centric. The role will be responsible for deeply understanding user needs, behaviours, and pain points through a range of research methods and empathy-building exercises. They work closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to translate insights into tangible design solutions that address user problems effectively. Their expertise in user experience design, prototyping, and testing ensures that the team iteratively validates and refines product concepts to align with user expectations and business goals. By advocating for the user's perspective and fostering a user-centred approach within the team, UX Designers play a critical role in driving product success and innovation. We are looking for a someone to pioneer UX practices within the team and we expect to grow this team over time. Ultimately, the UX Designer drives innovation, fosters user-centric design principles, and maintains IELTS' position as a trusted leader in the high-stakes English testing market. Who are we? The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the world’s most popular high-stakes English language proficiency test for study, work and migration with almost four million tests taken in the past year. IELTS is jointly owned by the British Council; IDP IELTS; and Cambridge University Press & Assessment. As internationally focused organisations, we are committed to academic excellence and cultural understanding - ideal providers of international English testing. You will be… Collaborating closely with product teams on the best approaches for product discovery.Developing a framework to guide teams on the right discovery methods at the right time.Enhancing user-centric digital experiences across the product portfolio.Establishing and maintaining UX standards and best practices for consistent, high-quality user experiences.Working closely with cross-functional teams to integrate UX insights and ensure seamless collaboration.Conducting user research through interviews, surveys, and usability studies to understand user needs, behaviours, and pain points.Analysing quantitative data and analytics to identify patterns, trends, and improvement opportunities.Creating wireframes and prototypes (low and high-fidelity) to visualise designs and test usability.Collaborating with product managers and engineers to align requirements and ensure a cohesive user experience.Championing a culture of user-centred design and continuous improvement within the organisation.Ensuring a shared understanding of UX importance across product and technology teams.Advocating for user research, usability testing, and iteration cycles to enhance products and services.Integrating UX considerations into all aspects of the business.Sharing findings to highlight opportunities for innovation and improvement.Establishing and maintaining UX design standards, guidelines, and best practices.Evaluating and optimising UX methodologies, tools, and workflows. This job is for you if you have... A minimum of 5years of experience in UX Research & Design or similar roles.A relevant degree such as Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Design, Computer Science, Psychology, Education, Human-Computer Interaction, Engineering or Interaction Design.Proven track record of leading UX research and continuous discovery from inception to implementation.Experience in conducting a variety of research methods, including A/B testing, interviews, surveys, usability testing, and analytics.Proficiency in Discovery methods such as designing wireframes, prototypes, and mock-ups using tools such as Figma, Dovetail, JiraAbility to apply data-driven decision-making in designing user interfaces and experiences.Ability to self-organise and manage work and demands coming from different stakeholder with competing priorities.Demonstrable intense curiosity about the English Language learning/testing environment.Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills to work effectively in cross-functional teams.Willingness to listen to diverse perspectives and contribute ideas to achieve common goals.Creative problem-solving skills to address UX challenges and improve product usability. For applications, please ensure you also include a cover letter within your application to be considered for the opportunity. Should you be deemed a suitable candidate, we will be in touch dierctly regarding interviews.