Senior Interaction Designer - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Department for Work and Pensions

Department for Work and Pensions
Department for Work and Pensions
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Birmingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Salary:

- £50,155 - £60,781
  • A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
    Job grade:
  • Grade 7
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Business area:
  • DWP
  • Digital

Type of role:
  • Digital
  • Information Technology
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
    Number of jobs available:
  • 1Contents
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    About the job


    Benefits:

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    Location

    • This role may be located in one of the following locations; Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield. Please find further information on the Corporate hub locations here.
    About the job


    Job summary:


    Do you want to work on services that help and support millions of people?

    Do you want to work of some of the biggest transformational changes in the UK?

    If yes, this role may be perfect for you


    DWP Digital offers fulfilling careers for people who want to use their skills to make a genuine difference to society.

    We're part of the UK's biggest government department, supporting millions of people every day.


    We're looking for a Senior Interaction Designer with a high level of experience helping teams design and deliver services that are simpler, faster and easier to use.


    You'll be working alongside other user centred design professionals who are committed to deliver the best possible outcomes for all of our users and ensuring everything we design is accessible to everyone.

    You'll join a highly supportive community, sharing your expertise, and learning new skills from those around you.


    Job description:


    • Demonstrate best practice in user centred design, for digital and nondigital interactions.
    • Work effectively across multiple teams, adapting quickly to change.
    • Champion accessibility and inclusion, considering the impact of new technologies.
    • Collaborate with designers in other teams, give constructive feedback on other people's work and help lead the development of design patterns.
    • Use research and analytics to understand user needs and identify opportunities.
    • Create prototypes using appropriate tools and methodologies, advising others on prototyping best practice.
    • Lead and coordinate design work, supporting other designers where necessary.
    • Actively support the design community in DWP and across government.

    Person specification:


    • The essential criteria are outlined in the selection process details.
      Benefits:
    • Alongside your salary of £50,155, Department for Work and Pensions contributes £13,541 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
    • Annual leave rising up to 30 days, (based on your working pattern).
    • Family friendly flexible working arrangements, such as hybrid working, job sharing, termtime working, flexitime and compressed hours.
    • Learning and development tailored to your role this could include industry recognised qualifications, coaching and mentoring.
    • An inclusive and diverse environment with opportunities to join staff networks including: Women's Network, National Race Network, National Disability Network (THRIVE) and many more.


    This job role may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in their DWP office and part of the week from home.

    This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and your office will be your contractual place of work.

    The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business need but personal circumstances and other relevant circumstances will also be taken into account.

    If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.


    Salary Information
    Salary for this role is from £50,155(Band min) to £60,781 (Band max).

    Existing Civil Servants who secure a new role on lateral transfer should maintain their current salary.


    Existing Civil Servants who gain promotion may move to the bottom of the next grade pay scale or 10% increase in salary whichever would be the greater.

    Things you need to know


    Selection process details:


    • Your employment history detailing your responsibilities, skills, accomplishments, plus your qualifications and relevant training. Please copy this information into the box field provided.
    • Personal statement up to 750 words.

    When giving details in your employment history and personal statement you should highlight your experience in line with essential criteria below:

    User focus - Work with User Researchers to plan and develop research activities that help teams to better understand users


    Evidence and context-based design - Lead the design of solutions that are based on evidence and help identify any gaps in knowledge.


    Prototyping - Use a variety of pr
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