UX Designer

Job Title: UX Designer

Salary: £47,441 per annum (Band F Level 3 - inclusive of Outer London Weighting & Market Supplement).

Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London with hybrid working - Minimum of 2 times a month but as and when needed for projects.

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours:35 hours per week (Occasional evening / weekend work as required. Time off in lieu will be offered for any out-of-hours work).

As our UX Designer, you’ll be at the heart of this change. You’ll use your expertise to design and deliver exceptional user experiences that will shape the future of Scouting’s digital tools and services. From discovery to delivery, you’ll work across multiple platforms to ensure that the experiences we create are accessible, inclusive, user-friendly, and above all, impactful. Whether it's improving the front-end design of our website, refining the information architecture, or improving our new digital tools, your work will directly contribute to our mission of supporting young people, volunteers, and staff.

Key responsibilities:

User research

• Regularly carry out user research and testing to help shape design decisions.
• Attract and involve a diverse range of users to make sure we represent our whole community.

Inclusive Design and Prototyping

• Design intuitive, user-friendly interfaces that solve real problems and are visually appealing.

Design System Management

• Maintain and improve our design system while upholding design standards and best practices

Workshops and Collaboration

• Keep the user’s voice central to the design process by gathering feedback and iterating based on insights.
• Facilitate requirements-gathering and co-design workshops with diverse stakeholders to achieve user-centred outcomes.

Process Improvement

• Promote user-centred design across Scouts and help align design practices across teams.

What we're looking for in our UX Designer

• Strong expertise in UX principles, user research methodologies, accessibility standards, and problem-solving.
• Proficient in UX design tools such as Figma and Adobe CC, with experience in creating design systems, prototypes, and mock-ups.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to explain complex user issues clearly, engage diverse audiences, and bridge gaps between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What we offer in return:

We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country. We prepare young people with skills for life, we believe that hard works pays off and always invest in our staff, becoming Investor in People Gold 2022.

For a full list of our benefits click here.

Click ‘Apply’ now to apply for this fantastic role!!!!!!

Closing date for applications: 11:59pm on Sunday 26th Jan 2025.

Interviews details:

Telephone Interviews will be held on 3rd and 5th February 2025

Teams Interviews will be held on 17th and 19th February 2025.

The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.

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