UX Consultant - Manchester - DV Security Clearance UX Consultant with excellent experience UX, User Experience, User-centric design, UI Design is required by a leading global consultancy. You must already hold DV (Developed Vetting) Security clearance to apply for this role Working with some high-profile clients such as the MoD & government, you will be working on some of the most interesting UX projects going on at the moment. They will look at a range of people, UI designers, UX researchers, product, BA, as long as you have UX passion and experience. Essential: Must hold a valid and current DV (Developed Vetting) Security clearance Experience applying a User Centric Design approach to digital and software projects, working closely with end users and stakeholders. Comfortable producing high-quality UX outputs including Personas, Journey Maps, Blueprints, Site Maps/IA. Experience at creating wireframes, functional specifications and interactive prototypes using suitable software (Figma / XD / Sketch). Planned and led User Research sessions to capture insights and needs and play this back to client stakeholders with a suitable narrative. Working effectively in multi-disciplinary teams and with End Users, to understand, research and design digital solutions. Desirable: GDS (Government Digital Services) experience. Knowledge in one of: Information Architecture; Service Design; Interaction Design; UI Design; Design Systems; Visual Design. Relevant qualifications or certifications in UCD. Previous consulting experience: a track record in client engagement and delivery. You will be instrumental in the research, design and delivery of digital experiences to our prestigious clients; working with their end-user and customer communities to gather insights, produce prototypes and gather feedback on designs. This will involve you championing and advocating user-centric/Human Centric approaches to ensure that solutions and functionality are based on valid User Needs. You'll work in Agile/Scrum environments where you will lead and facilitate workshops and research sessions, to understand the users' pain points, journeys and needs; before translating requirements into solutions using wireframes, prototypes and generating User My client is looking to pay a salary of between £50,000 - £80,000. They offer some great benefits, including a Bonus, 10% Pension, and flexible work, i.e. working from home. If needed to go to the client site, full expenses will be paid To apply press apply now or send your CV to or contact me on LinkedIn UX Consultant / UX Design / User Experience / Manchester - DV Clearance Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
UX Consultant - Manchester - DV Security Clearance UX Consultant with excellent experience UX, User Experience, User-centric design, UI Design is required by a leading global consultancy. You must already hold DV (Developed Vetting) Security clearance to apply for this role Working with some high-profile clients such as the MoD & government, you will be working on some of the most interesting UX projects going on at the moment. They will look at a range of people, UI designers, UX researchers, product, BA, as long as you have UX passion and experience. Essential: Must hold a valid and current DV (Developed Vetting) Security clearance Experience applying a User Centric Design approach to digital and software projects, working closely with end users and stakeholders. Comfortable producing high-quality UX outputs including Personas, Journey Maps, Blueprints, Site Maps/IA. Experience at creating wireframes, functional specifications and interactive prototypes using suitable software (Figma / XD / Sketch). Planned and led User Research sessions to capture insights and needs and play this back to client stakeholders with a suitable narrative. Working effectively in multi-disciplinary teams and with End Users, to understand, research and design digital solutions. Desirable: GDS (Government Digital Services) experience. Knowledge in one of: Information Architecture; Service Design; Interaction Design; UI Design; Design Systems; Visual Design. Relevant qualifications or certifications in UCD. Previous consulting experience: a track record in client engagement and delivery. You will be instrumental in the research, design and delivery of digital experiences to our prestigious clients; working with their end-user and customer communities to gather insights, produce prototypes and gather feedback on designs. This will involve you championing and advocating user-centric/Human Centric approaches to ensure that solutions and functionality are based on valid User Needs. You'll work in Agile/Scrum environments where you will lead and facilitate workshops and research sessions, to understand the users' pain points, journeys and needs; before translating requirements into solutions using wireframes, prototypes and generating User My client is looking to pay a salary of between £50,000 - £80,000. They offer some great benefits, including a Bonus, 10% Pension, and flexible work, i.e. working from home. If needed to go to the client site, full expenses will be paid To apply press apply now or send your CV to or contact me on LinkedIn UX Consultant / UX Design / User Experience / Manchester - DV Clearance Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.
Job title Lead Python Developer Profession- Development & Operations Directorate Technology Full Time equivalent - 37.5 hours No of Roles 1 Contract Type Permanent Location Hybrid UKHSA operates a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata,(averaged over a month) working at one of UKHSA's locations (Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, and London). Specialist or regional roles will be based at the appropriate UKHSA site. For certain roles, some additional flexibility may be possible, which will be agreed upon with the hiring manager based on individual requirements and business needs. Working Pattern Full Time /Hybrid Working/ Flexible Working Grade & Salary Grade 7. National banding -£51,824- £61,414 per annum. Outer London -£53,812- £63,252 per annum. Inner London - £55,799- £65,089 per annum. This role comes with a Market Pay Supplement of up to £10,000 The internal roles rules apply to existing Civil Servants, i.e. level transfers move on current salary or the pay range minimum, transfers on promotion move to new pay range minimum or receive 10% increase. Either case is determined by whichever is the highest. This role is to be appointed under Civil Service Terms & Conditions. Closing Date 08/04/2024. 23:55pm. Unfortunately, late applications will not be considered Interview Date 22/04/2024 Please note, these dates are subject to change. Introduction The UKHSA Development and Operations team leads the digital transformation of UKHSA to make it a more data driven, customer focused, digital organisation. We do this by delivering services which meet and maintain the Government Digital Service (GDS) Digital by Default Service Standard Developers at UKHSA work collaboratively with stakeholders such as Data Scientists and Public Health officials to deliver software which helps to drive forward the mission of the agency. We employ modern best practices to deliver projects quickly, safely, and cost-effectively. This is a critically important role, driving the standard and practice of Python development across UKHSA. Overview of Job As a Lead Python Developer for UKHSA, you will lead the delivery of design, development and maintenance of Python APIs, UIs and backend infrastructure to deliver UKHSA's objectives of transforming the heath expectations of all people in England. You will be responsible for leading the identification of process optimisation opportunities for our products and services and contributing to the implementations of proposed solutions. You will provide expert Python technical knowledge throughout the design, build and test phases using test-driven development techniques across the full stack, from the back-end data sources to the UI. You will take the lead on overseeing software development during the full lifecycle of the various systems, including modern DevOps practices, and you also need to be familiar with the scrum agile delivery methodology and deliver software in short iterations with frequent releases without compromising code quality. You will liaise with key internal and external stakeholders and provide expert technical direction on software development best practices for mobile front-end and back-end environments. You will take ownership of projects and be motivated to take them through to production. You will work with business and technology stakeholders to translate business problems into technical designs. You will collaborate with UI, connectivity and DevOps teams for building elegant solutions to complex problems. You will need the ability to explore and propose different approaches to solving problems and ensure you select appropriate technology and use resources efficiently to integrate multiple systems and technologies. You will be skilled at integrating and testing multiple components, systems and their interfaces. You should be able to define an integration build and coordinate the build activities across systems, and understand how to undertake and support integration testing. You will build apps for UKHSA staff and the general public that will support UKHSA to empower individuals to make changes in their lifestyles to promote healthier living. These products will target all devices, with native, hybrid and web development techniques, and you will design, build and test them using test-driven development techniques for both the backend data sources and the UI. You will use the Scrum agile delivery methodology and deliver software in short iterations with frequent releases without compromising code quality liaising with key internal and external stakeholders and providing technical direction on full-stack software development best practices. You will have the ability to take ownership of projects and the desire to take them through to production. The role requires good troubleshooting skills with an ability to identify locate and competently fix bugs and errors. You will need a strong ability to collaborate with user researchers, sell and represent users internally and champion user research to focus on all users. This means an ability to understand users and identify them and their needs based on evidence. You should put users first, manage competing priorities and offer recommendations on the best tools and methods to be used. Main Duties of the Job Lead the development and maintenance of UKHSA s portfolio of Python apps / UI / APIs Define the technical requirements for the implementation of new Python solutions Define the technical aspects of the Python application solution architecture, including the technology used, methodology followed, and devices/platforms targeted Prepare technical solution and architecture documents, work products and presentations Define Python security protocols, analytics and social channel integration Design and develop detailed Python architectures and interfaces to integrate with other APIs / apps / domains Take responsibility for the various non-functional aspects in Python application design and provide a solution to optimise performance, scalability etc. using DevOps principles Collaborate and work with technology and cloud service providers to ensure UKHSA derives the maximum benefit from any third-party service providers and that the right knowledge is transferred in-hous Continuously seek to improve your own knowledge of work areas and embrace the agile framework of software delivery methodology and aim to reach full agility with continuous integration, delivery and deployment Research and recommend proven open-source tools and platforms that will support the ongoing delivery of UKHSA s Python platform Enforce sound development practices and ensure the quality delivery of enterprise solutions Line management responsibility Take ownership of the solution from end to end, and be responsible for translating functional requirements into a solution We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all. Essential Criteria: Educated to degree level in relevant subject such as computer science with core development element or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area Experience of front-end software application development, including modern HTML, CSS and JavaScript Proficiency with at least one server-side programminglanguage such as Python, modern PHP or C# Django (or Flask) in Rest Framework, ORM Containerization (Docker or Kubernetes) NGINX PostgreSQL / NoSQL Cloud Environments (AWS / Azure) Good understanding of UI design systems and best practices Experience of developing and consuming RESTful APIs and web services Experience with version control software (such as Git or Mercurial) and Git workflows (or equivalent) Knowledge of object-oriented concepts and design Patterns Ability to troubleshoot problems and competently identify and fix bugs and errors. Excellent ability to support users and systems Good understanding and experience of open-source content management systems and SharePoint 2010/2016, including knowledge of the CMS administrative interfaces Good knowledge and understanding of Linux or Windows-based operating systems and terminal scripting languages such as Bash or PowerShell Good knowledge and understanding of both SQL and NoSQL databases Genuine passion and interest in web and mobile technologies Experience in leading development teams to deliver key business capabilities Experience of working with automation technologies like Ansible . click apply for full job details
Mar 26, 2024
Full time
Job title Lead Python Developer Profession- Development & Operations Directorate Technology Full Time equivalent - 37.5 hours No of Roles 1 Contract Type Permanent Location Hybrid UKHSA operates a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata,(averaged over a month) working at one of UKHSA's locations (Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, and London). Specialist or regional roles will be based at the appropriate UKHSA site. For certain roles, some additional flexibility may be possible, which will be agreed upon with the hiring manager based on individual requirements and business needs. Working Pattern Full Time /Hybrid Working/ Flexible Working Grade & Salary Grade 7. National banding -£51,824- £61,414 per annum. Outer London -£53,812- £63,252 per annum. Inner London - £55,799- £65,089 per annum. This role comes with a Market Pay Supplement of up to £10,000 The internal roles rules apply to existing Civil Servants, i.e. level transfers move on current salary or the pay range minimum, transfers on promotion move to new pay range minimum or receive 10% increase. Either case is determined by whichever is the highest. This role is to be appointed under Civil Service Terms & Conditions. Closing Date 08/04/2024. 23:55pm. Unfortunately, late applications will not be considered Interview Date 22/04/2024 Please note, these dates are subject to change. Introduction The UKHSA Development and Operations team leads the digital transformation of UKHSA to make it a more data driven, customer focused, digital organisation. We do this by delivering services which meet and maintain the Government Digital Service (GDS) Digital by Default Service Standard Developers at UKHSA work collaboratively with stakeholders such as Data Scientists and Public Health officials to deliver software which helps to drive forward the mission of the agency. We employ modern best practices to deliver projects quickly, safely, and cost-effectively. This is a critically important role, driving the standard and practice of Python development across UKHSA. Overview of Job As a Lead Python Developer for UKHSA, you will lead the delivery of design, development and maintenance of Python APIs, UIs and backend infrastructure to deliver UKHSA's objectives of transforming the heath expectations of all people in England. You will be responsible for leading the identification of process optimisation opportunities for our products and services and contributing to the implementations of proposed solutions. You will provide expert Python technical knowledge throughout the design, build and test phases using test-driven development techniques across the full stack, from the back-end data sources to the UI. You will take the lead on overseeing software development during the full lifecycle of the various systems, including modern DevOps practices, and you also need to be familiar with the scrum agile delivery methodology and deliver software in short iterations with frequent releases without compromising code quality. You will liaise with key internal and external stakeholders and provide expert technical direction on software development best practices for mobile front-end and back-end environments. You will take ownership of projects and be motivated to take them through to production. You will work with business and technology stakeholders to translate business problems into technical designs. You will collaborate with UI, connectivity and DevOps teams for building elegant solutions to complex problems. You will need the ability to explore and propose different approaches to solving problems and ensure you select appropriate technology and use resources efficiently to integrate multiple systems and technologies. You will be skilled at integrating and testing multiple components, systems and their interfaces. You should be able to define an integration build and coordinate the build activities across systems, and understand how to undertake and support integration testing. You will build apps for UKHSA staff and the general public that will support UKHSA to empower individuals to make changes in their lifestyles to promote healthier living. These products will target all devices, with native, hybrid and web development techniques, and you will design, build and test them using test-driven development techniques for both the backend data sources and the UI. You will use the Scrum agile delivery methodology and deliver software in short iterations with frequent releases without compromising code quality liaising with key internal and external stakeholders and providing technical direction on full-stack software development best practices. You will have the ability to take ownership of projects and the desire to take them through to production. The role requires good troubleshooting skills with an ability to identify locate and competently fix bugs and errors. You will need a strong ability to collaborate with user researchers, sell and represent users internally and champion user research to focus on all users. This means an ability to understand users and identify them and their needs based on evidence. You should put users first, manage competing priorities and offer recommendations on the best tools and methods to be used. Main Duties of the Job Lead the development and maintenance of UKHSA s portfolio of Python apps / UI / APIs Define the technical requirements for the implementation of new Python solutions Define the technical aspects of the Python application solution architecture, including the technology used, methodology followed, and devices/platforms targeted Prepare technical solution and architecture documents, work products and presentations Define Python security protocols, analytics and social channel integration Design and develop detailed Python architectures and interfaces to integrate with other APIs / apps / domains Take responsibility for the various non-functional aspects in Python application design and provide a solution to optimise performance, scalability etc. using DevOps principles Collaborate and work with technology and cloud service providers to ensure UKHSA derives the maximum benefit from any third-party service providers and that the right knowledge is transferred in-hous Continuously seek to improve your own knowledge of work areas and embrace the agile framework of software delivery methodology and aim to reach full agility with continuous integration, delivery and deployment Research and recommend proven open-source tools and platforms that will support the ongoing delivery of UKHSA s Python platform Enforce sound development practices and ensure the quality delivery of enterprise solutions Line management responsibility Take ownership of the solution from end to end, and be responsible for translating functional requirements into a solution We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all. Essential Criteria: Educated to degree level in relevant subject such as computer science with core development element or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area Experience of front-end software application development, including modern HTML, CSS and JavaScript Proficiency with at least one server-side programminglanguage such as Python, modern PHP or C# Django (or Flask) in Rest Framework, ORM Containerization (Docker or Kubernetes) NGINX PostgreSQL / NoSQL Cloud Environments (AWS / Azure) Good understanding of UI design systems and best practices Experience of developing and consuming RESTful APIs and web services Experience with version control software (such as Git or Mercurial) and Git workflows (or equivalent) Knowledge of object-oriented concepts and design Patterns Ability to troubleshoot problems and competently identify and fix bugs and errors. Excellent ability to support users and systems Good understanding and experience of open-source content management systems and SharePoint 2010/2016, including knowledge of the CMS administrative interfaces Good knowledge and understanding of Linux or Windows-based operating systems and terminal scripting languages such as Bash or PowerShell Good knowledge and understanding of both SQL and NoSQL databases Genuine passion and interest in web and mobile technologies Experience in leading development teams to deliver key business capabilities Experience of working with automation technologies like Ansible . click apply for full job details
At Pulselive we create experiences that sports fans can't live without. We exist to unlock the power of sport through technology by uniting communities, entertaining, and inspiring people around the world.Our work is dedicated to one of the most socially impactful activities on the planet - sport. As a technology company, we strive to provide equal access and enjoyment to every new and existing sports fan, the world over. We're a team of highly talented and engaged creatives, engineers, product managers and researchers that collaborate to make this happen.This empowers us conceptualising, developing and managing digital platforms, reaching millions of sports fans every day; whether that's the official Cricket World Cup website or the Premier League's mobile apps. Our team is over 120 strong, predominantly in the UK, with a number of offices including Australia, Spain and the United States. About the role: As we continue to grow, we are now on the look-out for an experienced Mid-Level Digital Project Manager to join our delivery teams. Please note, to be considered for this role you must have experience of working in a digital agency on consumer-facing digital products, such as websites and mobile applications.We are looking for individuals who are smart, impassioned and outstanding at working as part of a team. You thrive in the digital world, working within multi-disciplinary teams across design and technology internally, and collaborating with a range of clients and 3rd party suppliers externally. Ideally, you will have had strong experience in managing relevant digital projects.You understand the constraints of project delivery across scope, time and budget and will have applied this knowledge previously. With Pulselive delivering cutting-edge fan experiences in the sporting world, you will have an intuitive appreciation of what a sports fan is looking for. This, in turn, will enable you to facilitate the discovery and definition of solutions for our clients together with the project team. Responsibilities: As a digital project manager in Pulselive you will: Manage the end-to-end delivery of consumer-facing software products Perform the 'scrum master' role within an Agile Delivery squad Manage the project budget Escalate risks and issues appropriately both internally and externally Be the day-to-day client point of contact Skills, Knowledge & Expertise: Experience in managing digital projects end-to-end, delivering websites and/or mobile applications Experience delivering products in an agile Scrum environment Experience in handling budgets Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously Understanding of web and mobile technology and software development processes Good eye for UX and design Experience in documenting requirements (User Stories, Functional Requirements, Acceptance Criteria) preferred but not essential Experience in working with Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence preferred but not essential Ability to communicate clearly and professionally internally and externally Outstanding team player with proven ability to lead and facilitate where necessary Strong focus on solutions rather than problems A keen eye for detail Intuitive understanding of the sports fan - At Pulselive we truly value our team and have developed our approach to ensure you are not only rewarded for your contribution but have access to unique benefits along with a positive approach to wellness. We want to ensure that your career, health and well-being are of the utmost importance at all times. Flexi-working Bonus Scheme Pension Scheme Buy and Sell Annual Leave Annual Wellness Contribution Personal & Professional Development Days Headspace License Wellness Activities Monthly Mobile Phone Contribution Tickets to Sporting Events Sony Group Discounts Talent Acquisition Team Chat Presentation Video Call with Hiring Team Offer! Project Management, Jira, B2CJira, Confluence
Feb 04, 2022
Full time
At Pulselive we create experiences that sports fans can't live without. We exist to unlock the power of sport through technology by uniting communities, entertaining, and inspiring people around the world.Our work is dedicated to one of the most socially impactful activities on the planet - sport. As a technology company, we strive to provide equal access and enjoyment to every new and existing sports fan, the world over. We're a team of highly talented and engaged creatives, engineers, product managers and researchers that collaborate to make this happen.This empowers us conceptualising, developing and managing digital platforms, reaching millions of sports fans every day; whether that's the official Cricket World Cup website or the Premier League's mobile apps. Our team is over 120 strong, predominantly in the UK, with a number of offices including Australia, Spain and the United States. About the role: As we continue to grow, we are now on the look-out for an experienced Mid-Level Digital Project Manager to join our delivery teams. Please note, to be considered for this role you must have experience of working in a digital agency on consumer-facing digital products, such as websites and mobile applications.We are looking for individuals who are smart, impassioned and outstanding at working as part of a team. You thrive in the digital world, working within multi-disciplinary teams across design and technology internally, and collaborating with a range of clients and 3rd party suppliers externally. Ideally, you will have had strong experience in managing relevant digital projects.You understand the constraints of project delivery across scope, time and budget and will have applied this knowledge previously. With Pulselive delivering cutting-edge fan experiences in the sporting world, you will have an intuitive appreciation of what a sports fan is looking for. This, in turn, will enable you to facilitate the discovery and definition of solutions for our clients together with the project team. Responsibilities: As a digital project manager in Pulselive you will: Manage the end-to-end delivery of consumer-facing software products Perform the 'scrum master' role within an Agile Delivery squad Manage the project budget Escalate risks and issues appropriately both internally and externally Be the day-to-day client point of contact Skills, Knowledge & Expertise: Experience in managing digital projects end-to-end, delivering websites and/or mobile applications Experience delivering products in an agile Scrum environment Experience in handling budgets Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously Understanding of web and mobile technology and software development processes Good eye for UX and design Experience in documenting requirements (User Stories, Functional Requirements, Acceptance Criteria) preferred but not essential Experience in working with Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence preferred but not essential Ability to communicate clearly and professionally internally and externally Outstanding team player with proven ability to lead and facilitate where necessary Strong focus on solutions rather than problems A keen eye for detail Intuitive understanding of the sports fan - At Pulselive we truly value our team and have developed our approach to ensure you are not only rewarded for your contribution but have access to unique benefits along with a positive approach to wellness. We want to ensure that your career, health and well-being are of the utmost importance at all times. Flexi-working Bonus Scheme Pension Scheme Buy and Sell Annual Leave Annual Wellness Contribution Personal & Professional Development Days Headspace License Wellness Activities Monthly Mobile Phone Contribution Tickets to Sporting Events Sony Group Discounts Talent Acquisition Team Chat Presentation Video Call with Hiring Team Offer! Project Management, Jira, B2CJira, Confluence
UX Researcher: will work across the 4-5 project teams and will support them with a mix of QUAL & QUANT research techniques. Experience is a must, as well as managing stakeholders and to work in a flexible but fast-paced environment. UK based role but for now remote working. REQUIREMENTS What we need from you We're keen to hear those who can demonstrate an experience and an ambition that's broader than 'research' alone; that extends into human-centered innovation and that ensure that research is an integral part of the design process. Along with an appreciation of the commercial landscape, we'd also hope to see some of the following on your CV: Strong professional agency side and/or client-side experience as a Senior Researcher in Qualitative & Quantitative research techniques, ethnography, research tools, methodologies and opportunity frameworks Nice to have a Degree in psychology, or related discipline. Experts proficiency in conducting research exercises and applying creative processes that explore human-centered solutions- making insights actionable and scalable to help identify how to make better products and services as well as new business ideas. Demonstratable experience in forming and executing research strategies. Proven and demonstratable examples working on digital transformation projects in multi-disciplinary teams and with across different part of the business and geographies. Experience in conducting research in all stages of the design process and product life cycle. Delivering, influencing, shaping direction of creating best in class digital and non-digital Products and Services. Managing operational research; from recruitment, team management, whether internal or with third parties. Expert proficiency in: o Research planning. o Participant selection. o High level and detail testing scripts with success criteria. o One to one user interviews o Focus groups o Moderated and unmoderated testing. Onsite or remote (online surveys, click tests, tree tests, card sorts etc.). o Usability testing sessions across multiple platforms (in person and remotely) o Experience working with tools such as UserTesting.com, User Zoom, Usabilia etc. o Ethnographic research/Contextual enquiries/Longitudinal, Diary studies etc. o Expert review Experts proficiency in writing discussion guides and surveys Experts proficiency in analysing and research creation of report Experience in presenting findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders in a variety of formats to suit operational need. Experience of & enjoys mentoring junior researchers Ability to use Start-up mentality, and practical execution of a true nature of Agile Product or Service Development. Strategic approach to problem-solving Strong knowledge and proven practical execution of Customer Centric Design Principles. Demonstratable commercial Analytical focus with emphasis on learning, experimenting and improving. Nice to have multiple languages (English +X). Strong Portfolio that include a collection of case studies Capable of juggling multiple projects and related complexities at the same time with a broad range of stakeholders.
Nov 05, 2021
Contractor
UX Researcher: will work across the 4-5 project teams and will support them with a mix of QUAL & QUANT research techniques. Experience is a must, as well as managing stakeholders and to work in a flexible but fast-paced environment. UK based role but for now remote working. REQUIREMENTS What we need from you We're keen to hear those who can demonstrate an experience and an ambition that's broader than 'research' alone; that extends into human-centered innovation and that ensure that research is an integral part of the design process. Along with an appreciation of the commercial landscape, we'd also hope to see some of the following on your CV: Strong professional agency side and/or client-side experience as a Senior Researcher in Qualitative & Quantitative research techniques, ethnography, research tools, methodologies and opportunity frameworks Nice to have a Degree in psychology, or related discipline. Experts proficiency in conducting research exercises and applying creative processes that explore human-centered solutions- making insights actionable and scalable to help identify how to make better products and services as well as new business ideas. Demonstratable experience in forming and executing research strategies. Proven and demonstratable examples working on digital transformation projects in multi-disciplinary teams and with across different part of the business and geographies. Experience in conducting research in all stages of the design process and product life cycle. Delivering, influencing, shaping direction of creating best in class digital and non-digital Products and Services. Managing operational research; from recruitment, team management, whether internal or with third parties. Expert proficiency in: o Research planning. o Participant selection. o High level and detail testing scripts with success criteria. o One to one user interviews o Focus groups o Moderated and unmoderated testing. Onsite or remote (online surveys, click tests, tree tests, card sorts etc.). o Usability testing sessions across multiple platforms (in person and remotely) o Experience working with tools such as UserTesting.com, User Zoom, Usabilia etc. o Ethnographic research/Contextual enquiries/Longitudinal, Diary studies etc. o Expert review Experts proficiency in writing discussion guides and surveys Experts proficiency in analysing and research creation of report Experience in presenting findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders in a variety of formats to suit operational need. Experience of & enjoys mentoring junior researchers Ability to use Start-up mentality, and practical execution of a true nature of Agile Product or Service Development. Strategic approach to problem-solving Strong knowledge and proven practical execution of Customer Centric Design Principles. Demonstratable commercial Analytical focus with emphasis on learning, experimenting and improving. Nice to have multiple languages (English +X). Strong Portfolio that include a collection of case studies Capable of juggling multiple projects and related complexities at the same time with a broad range of stakeholders.
User (UX) Researcher | London | Full time - Permanent | Agile Team Are you looking to work with cutting-edge resources and technology in a multi-disciplined agile team? If yes, then this is an excellent opportunity for yourself to work for a professional services organisation with clients spread across the globe. The following are required skills: Sound knowledge of qualitative research methods including user requirements gathering and early stage concept and prototype testing, guerrilla research , and other approaches to ensuring user needs are fully understood Good knowledge and understanding of quantitative research methods Required Experience: Experience in a relevant role either on the agency or client side Proven experience of gathering and delivering actionable insights Demonstrable experience of delivering as part of an agile team If you have the following skills this will be advantageous in this role: Experience of working in a full service digital agency environment Active and participant in communities of interest (e.g. online groups, speaking at conferences etc.) Degree in Interaction Design, Product Design, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, or related field Why this role is for you: You will able to plan, design, and conduct user research to focus on user needs You will contribute to the usability testing process from developing user recruitment briefs through to test moderation, analysis and report writing What to do next: The client is looking to interview potential candidates, so please get in contact with me if this role might be of interest to you (through the job advert or directly through or (0)). If this not of interest to you, please forward this role to someone you know that might be! User (UX) Researcher | London | Full time - Permanent | Agile Team
Oct 05, 2021
Full time
User (UX) Researcher | London | Full time - Permanent | Agile Team Are you looking to work with cutting-edge resources and technology in a multi-disciplined agile team? If yes, then this is an excellent opportunity for yourself to work for a professional services organisation with clients spread across the globe. The following are required skills: Sound knowledge of qualitative research methods including user requirements gathering and early stage concept and prototype testing, guerrilla research , and other approaches to ensuring user needs are fully understood Good knowledge and understanding of quantitative research methods Required Experience: Experience in a relevant role either on the agency or client side Proven experience of gathering and delivering actionable insights Demonstrable experience of delivering as part of an agile team If you have the following skills this will be advantageous in this role: Experience of working in a full service digital agency environment Active and participant in communities of interest (e.g. online groups, speaking at conferences etc.) Degree in Interaction Design, Product Design, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, or related field Why this role is for you: You will able to plan, design, and conduct user research to focus on user needs You will contribute to the usability testing process from developing user recruitment briefs through to test moderation, analysis and report writing What to do next: The client is looking to interview potential candidates, so please get in contact with me if this role might be of interest to you (through the job advert or directly through or (0)). If this not of interest to you, please forward this role to someone you know that might be! User (UX) Researcher | London | Full time - Permanent | Agile Team
Cambridge University Press and Cambridge Assessment
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Candidate notes: Candidates must submit their portfolio along with their application. About the role: Do you enjoy using design thinking to solve problems? Are you motivated by the opportunity to support the learning of others through creative design solutions? We are expanding our pool of talented Designers within the Global Design Team with a new role at senior level. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future design of our English Language Teaching (ELT) group. We are looking for someone who enjoys solving problems with design and delivers original and well thought out solutions. You will be involved in a wide range of projects across multiple channels working with teams in Cambridge and across the globe. We encourage curiosity, exploration and self-development and truly believe inspired people create their best work. This is a great time to join our growing team of creatives and make a mark on projects from start to finish. You are a service designer with an understanding of how design can be used to create great customer experiences. You will be able to demonstrate expert knowledge of design thinking with a good understanding and appreciation of print/digital design. You understand design as a high-value service and are committed to delivering nothing but the best. Responsibilities include: Designing engaging, original, functional and consistent solutions that align to the design strategy and enhance our products Creating a series of UI assets and UX artefacts ranging from rough sketches to pixel-perfect clickable prototypes. Test. Iterate. Contributing to information architecture refinement, be involved in interaction design, measure and optimise solutions to improve usability, take over prototyping and testing and create the best user experience for our customers Liaising with stakeholders and comfortably act as the voice of the user, while balancing between user needs and business requirements Designing experiences and assets for various channels including websites, apps, social media, email and more Supporting the team by refining and evolving processes and products for a variety of outputs and contribute to the team's development by bringing new ideas and solutions to the table Provide guidance and mentorship to mid and associate service designers, supporting them in their day-to-day work About You You will have experience designing for in-house or agency including creating cross-platform, responsive user interfaces and end-to-end-UX design experience with strong UI skills. Experience of delivering UX designs in Agile/Scrum methodology is essential and you will need a good working knowledge of key design tools, such as Figma, Sketch, inVision, Axure or similar. We'd like you to be familiar with basic front-end development (HTML/CSS/JavaScript). We are a highly collaborative team and you should be happy to ask for help and also help others deliver the best outcomes. Please supply a link to your portfolio with your application. Why Cambridge University Press? We have over 3,000 talented employees across 50 international offices uniting all our publishing groups. We're one of the world's most respected publishers, driven by the purpose of unlocking people's potential with the best learning and research solutions. We work in global teams to tackle the big issues, raise education standards, and deliver innovative solutions to learners and researchers. Cambridge University Press is committed to being a diverse and inclusive place to work. We are part of the University of Cambridge, committed in its pursuit of academic excellence to equality of opportunity and to a pro-active and inclusive approach to equality. We are also a global organisation, serving customers and representing colleagues all over the world. Diversity, in all its various forms, is key to our success as an organisation. Our benefits include group personal pension and free life assurance, an inclusive and flexible working environment comprising of 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays), on-site fitness facilities, and much more. Furthermore, our Cambridge office is just a ten minute walk from the train station. Closing Date 30 th September 2021 To apply please go to our website by clicking the APPLY button. The University of Cambridge will be bringing together its publishing and assessment operations to create a single organisation from 1 August 2021. Cambridge University Press and Cambridge Assessment publish and create world-leading content and examinations that are used across more than 170 countries. The move is in response to a growing desire from learners, teachers and researchers to engage with Cambridge in a joined up digital way, and the demand for innovative products that combine expertise in learning and assessment. The new organisation will have the capabilities to provide world leading assessment, learning and academic research offerings globally, under the Cambridge brand and backed by first class teaching and research departments.
Sep 08, 2021
Full time
Candidate notes: Candidates must submit their portfolio along with their application. About the role: Do you enjoy using design thinking to solve problems? Are you motivated by the opportunity to support the learning of others through creative design solutions? We are expanding our pool of talented Designers within the Global Design Team with a new role at senior level. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future design of our English Language Teaching (ELT) group. We are looking for someone who enjoys solving problems with design and delivers original and well thought out solutions. You will be involved in a wide range of projects across multiple channels working with teams in Cambridge and across the globe. We encourage curiosity, exploration and self-development and truly believe inspired people create their best work. This is a great time to join our growing team of creatives and make a mark on projects from start to finish. You are a service designer with an understanding of how design can be used to create great customer experiences. You will be able to demonstrate expert knowledge of design thinking with a good understanding and appreciation of print/digital design. You understand design as a high-value service and are committed to delivering nothing but the best. Responsibilities include: Designing engaging, original, functional and consistent solutions that align to the design strategy and enhance our products Creating a series of UI assets and UX artefacts ranging from rough sketches to pixel-perfect clickable prototypes. Test. Iterate. Contributing to information architecture refinement, be involved in interaction design, measure and optimise solutions to improve usability, take over prototyping and testing and create the best user experience for our customers Liaising with stakeholders and comfortably act as the voice of the user, while balancing between user needs and business requirements Designing experiences and assets for various channels including websites, apps, social media, email and more Supporting the team by refining and evolving processes and products for a variety of outputs and contribute to the team's development by bringing new ideas and solutions to the table Provide guidance and mentorship to mid and associate service designers, supporting them in their day-to-day work About You You will have experience designing for in-house or agency including creating cross-platform, responsive user interfaces and end-to-end-UX design experience with strong UI skills. Experience of delivering UX designs in Agile/Scrum methodology is essential and you will need a good working knowledge of key design tools, such as Figma, Sketch, inVision, Axure or similar. We'd like you to be familiar with basic front-end development (HTML/CSS/JavaScript). We are a highly collaborative team and you should be happy to ask for help and also help others deliver the best outcomes. Please supply a link to your portfolio with your application. Why Cambridge University Press? We have over 3,000 talented employees across 50 international offices uniting all our publishing groups. We're one of the world's most respected publishers, driven by the purpose of unlocking people's potential with the best learning and research solutions. We work in global teams to tackle the big issues, raise education standards, and deliver innovative solutions to learners and researchers. Cambridge University Press is committed to being a diverse and inclusive place to work. We are part of the University of Cambridge, committed in its pursuit of academic excellence to equality of opportunity and to a pro-active and inclusive approach to equality. We are also a global organisation, serving customers and representing colleagues all over the world. Diversity, in all its various forms, is key to our success as an organisation. Our benefits include group personal pension and free life assurance, an inclusive and flexible working environment comprising of 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays), on-site fitness facilities, and much more. Furthermore, our Cambridge office is just a ten minute walk from the train station. Closing Date 30 th September 2021 To apply please go to our website by clicking the APPLY button. The University of Cambridge will be bringing together its publishing and assessment operations to create a single organisation from 1 August 2021. Cambridge University Press and Cambridge Assessment publish and create world-leading content and examinations that are used across more than 170 countries. The move is in response to a growing desire from learners, teachers and researchers to engage with Cambridge in a joined up digital way, and the demand for innovative products that combine expertise in learning and assessment. The new organisation will have the capabilities to provide world leading assessment, learning and academic research offerings globally, under the Cambridge brand and backed by first class teaching and research departments.
Senior UX Designer - Lead - Poker/Gaming
Our client a world leading gaming organisation require a Senior UX Designer to join a newly formed CX/Product experience team. The role will form an integral part of the customer centric design process and will contribute to the growth and client awareness of UCD. This is a Senior role with the chance to design and build the team within the business while still being a hands on designer.
The UX Designer will work closely with UX Researchers, Build relationships with key stakeholders in product, marketing and development, development and define channel solutions, work closely with Visual designers.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Designer to join a new team which will be grown to be an integral part of the organisation.
Skills Required: Interest in Poker/Gaming, UX project planning, strong UX design preferably in an in house environment, experience of implementing best practice processes to ensure effective user facing solutions and designed during the development lifecycle.
Note: No salary guide is quoted as the client would like to hire the best candidate possible.
People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas
Oct 29, 2018
Senior UX Designer - Lead - Poker/Gaming
Our client a world leading gaming organisation require a Senior UX Designer to join a newly formed CX/Product experience team. The role will form an integral part of the customer centric design process and will contribute to the growth and client awareness of UCD. This is a Senior role with the chance to design and build the team within the business while still being a hands on designer.
The UX Designer will work closely with UX Researchers, Build relationships with key stakeholders in product, marketing and development, development and define channel solutions, work closely with Visual designers.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Designer to join a new team which will be grown to be an integral part of the organisation.
Skills Required: Interest in Poker/Gaming, UX project planning, strong UX design preferably in an in house environment, experience of implementing best practice processes to ensure effective user facing solutions and designed during the development lifecycle.
Note: No salary guide is quoted as the client would like to hire the best candidate possible.
People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas
UX Interaction Designer - Music Technology
Audio Technology / Music Technology / Consumer Electronics
Manchester
Mid and senior level salaries available, plus benefits
Unique opportunity for a music loving / music making / music producing UX Interaction Designer to join a music technology company and work on ground-breaking products used by musicians, producers and DJs all over the world. If you’re a UX Interaction Designer who makes music of ANY kind, this is your dream job.
There are multiple roles available at mid and senior levels, with progression and development plans for both mid level and senior designers.
The R&D team is very well funded, the team environment is really collaborative, the atmosphere is relaxed, and you’ll also have access to the latest music, acoustic and audio technology. It’s a team where you are genuinely encouraged to bring your own ideas to the table rather than being told how to think, so if you’re seriously creative this is an excellent place to get your unique ideas out.
As part of the UX and UI team, you’ll be designing interactions for digital products, with a strong focus on detailed interactive behaviour that enables users to accomplish tasks as easily as possible, ensuring their music apps and software are the best of the best. From creating prototypes, carrying out user research and designing specifications, to testing, design reviews and shipping finished products, this is a role where you can truly see your ideas developed and released into the wild!
The team are looking for like-minded UX Interaction Designers who are interested in or make music, have a diverse portfolio and want to deliver world-class interactive software experiences.
What will I do in this job all day?
- Design innovative interactions for music technology products
- Analyse user needs and define architecture layouts, workflows and interactions
- Produce high quality aesthetics for final designs
- Create rapid prototypes to demonstrate ideas and concepts
- Validate design concepts and carry out user research and testing
- Take part in design reviews to make improvements and share ideas
- Carry out detailed research to stay ahead in the industry and generate unique ideas
The person I’m looking for –
- Is familiar with music tech of any kind – mixing consoles, amps, speakers, synths, guitar pedals, DAWs…anything!
- Has a diverse portfolio of UX and UI design projects that have shipped commercially
- Knows about Agile workflows
- Can explain design concepts to stakeholders and other team members
- Likes to work collaboratively and has a creative, thoughtful approach
- Is an active researcher who loves to stay ahead in design concepts and is always looking for new ideas
If this sounds like you, please apply and I will contact you with further details if you’re successful. If this isn’t quite the right role but you’re looking to work in music technology please contact me directly or via Twitter (NoiseyTess) to find out about other music jobs.
People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas
Oct 29, 2018
UX Interaction Designer - Music Technology
Audio Technology / Music Technology / Consumer Electronics
Manchester
Mid and senior level salaries available, plus benefits
Unique opportunity for a music loving / music making / music producing UX Interaction Designer to join a music technology company and work on ground-breaking products used by musicians, producers and DJs all over the world. If you’re a UX Interaction Designer who makes music of ANY kind, this is your dream job.
There are multiple roles available at mid and senior levels, with progression and development plans for both mid level and senior designers.
The R&D team is very well funded, the team environment is really collaborative, the atmosphere is relaxed, and you’ll also have access to the latest music, acoustic and audio technology. It’s a team where you are genuinely encouraged to bring your own ideas to the table rather than being told how to think, so if you’re seriously creative this is an excellent place to get your unique ideas out.
As part of the UX and UI team, you’ll be designing interactions for digital products, with a strong focus on detailed interactive behaviour that enables users to accomplish tasks as easily as possible, ensuring their music apps and software are the best of the best. From creating prototypes, carrying out user research and designing specifications, to testing, design reviews and shipping finished products, this is a role where you can truly see your ideas developed and released into the wild!
The team are looking for like-minded UX Interaction Designers who are interested in or make music, have a diverse portfolio and want to deliver world-class interactive software experiences.
What will I do in this job all day?
- Design innovative interactions for music technology products
- Analyse user needs and define architecture layouts, workflows and interactions
- Produce high quality aesthetics for final designs
- Create rapid prototypes to demonstrate ideas and concepts
- Validate design concepts and carry out user research and testing
- Take part in design reviews to make improvements and share ideas
- Carry out detailed research to stay ahead in the industry and generate unique ideas
The person I’m looking for –
- Is familiar with music tech of any kind – mixing consoles, amps, speakers, synths, guitar pedals, DAWs…anything!
- Has a diverse portfolio of UX and UI design projects that have shipped commercially
- Knows about Agile workflows
- Can explain design concepts to stakeholders and other team members
- Likes to work collaboratively and has a creative, thoughtful approach
- Is an active researcher who loves to stay ahead in design concepts and is always looking for new ideas
If this sounds like you, please apply and I will contact you with further details if you’re successful. If this isn’t quite the right role but you’re looking to work in music technology please contact me directly or via Twitter (NoiseyTess) to find out about other music jobs.
People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas