Overview

We are currently looking for an Interaction Designer to join our Digital & Service Design function within the Digital & Technology group.

This is a full‑time permanent position based in 7‑8 Wellington Place, Leeds, LS1 4AP. The role is available only to those who can work in the UK.

We work in a flexible, hybrid model – a minimum of 8 days per month on site is required, with up to 12 days depending on business needs; the remainder can be worked remotely.

A Digital Allowance of up to £12,823 per annum may be available for exceptional candidates based on our assessment of skills and experience. The allowance is non‑pensionable and may change annually.

Responsibilities

• Design digital products and services using the Gov Design System, owning patterns and components used across projects in collaboration with the Senior Interaction Designer.
• Provide design guidance and hands‑on interaction design for complex projects and portfolios within an agile development framework.
• Use best practice and standards consistent with government.
• Advise and support software engineers in the development of designs, iterating gov.uk patterns and components.
• Work closely with service designers to gather and interpret evidence from service design walkthroughs and analysis, using this insight to design solutions and communicate sound rationale to stakeholders.
• Work closely with user researchers to provide appropriate designs and prototypes, attend research sessions, discuss findings and use evidence to inform and iterate interaction designs.
• Assist with application, presentation and interview stages as part of the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent professional experience.
• Previous experience working as an Interaction Designer within teams designing and delivering digital products and services.
• Previous experience with a range of prototyping tools.
• Previous experience working in an agile team.
• Demonstrated ability in delivering high‑quality interaction designs with a user‑centred, evidence‑based approach.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for senior stakeholders and service owners.

Application Process

Submit a CV – which should demonstrate how you meet the Experience and Technical Success Profile criteria – to Michael Page via the provided link. A presentation will be required as part of your interview. Interview dates are 17‑19 December 2025. The closing date is 01 December 2025 with shortlisting on 9‑10 December 2025.

Candidates will be contacted within a week of the sift and interview.

Eligibility & Requirements

• UK nationals.
• Nationals of the Republic of Ireland.
• Nationals of Commonwealth countries with the right to work in the UK.
• Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre‑settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme.
• Individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020.
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals.

Benefits

• Annual leave: 25 days on entry, rising to a maximum of 30 days.
• Privilege leave: 1 day.
• Hours of work: 37 net hours per week.
• Occupational sick pay: 1 month full pay on entry, rising to a maximum of 5 months.
• Mobility clause allowing staff to be mobile across the Civil Service.
• Civil Service Pension Scheme – see link (details omitted).
• Flexible working to support work‑life balance.
• Interest‑free season ticket or bike loan.
• Employee Assistance Services and access to the Civil Service Benevolent Fund.
• Eligibility to join the Civil Service Motoring Association.
• Access to staff and Civil Service clubs; ongoing learning and development.

EEO Statement

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. We run a Disability Confident Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.