Senior UX Officer
Senior UX Officer
We’re looking for a creative and user-centred Senior UX Officer to join our Digital team at the National Autistic Society.
We’re a charity with a clear mission: to create a society that works for autistic people. Our website and digital platforms play a vital role in delivering advice, support, and services to thousands of users every day. We’re investing in digital technology to improve how people access and engage with our content and services - and this role will help shape the next phase of that journey.
You’ll be part of a collaborative team that’s committed to designing inclusive, accessible digital experiences that work for everyone.
This is a full-time position for 35 hours per week. The salary for this position is £30,000 - £33,000 per annum.
Who we are looking for
You’ll be an experienced UX designer with a strong grasp of accessibility, user research and inclusive design. You’ll be confident creating wireframes, prototypes and final UI designs, and comfortable working across multiple projects and priorities.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has extensive experience designing wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes using tools like Figma, Sketch or InVision
- Understands accessibility standards (e.g. WCAG) and inclusive design principles
- Has strong visual design skills and attention to detail, with a focus on usability and clarity
- Can conduct user research and usability testing, and translate insights into actionable improvements
- Is confident presenting designs, advocating for user needs, and collaborating with developers and stakeholders
- Is adaptable, open to feedback, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment
- Has a good understanding of front-end development principles and how to work effectively with developers
You will be responsible for
- Conducting user research, usability testing and analysis to understand user needs and behaviours
- Creating wireframes, prototypes and final UI designs that are accessible, responsive and aligned with our brand
- Advocating for autism-friendly design principles, including reducing cognitive load and ensuring sensory-friendly interfaces
- Collaborating with developers, content designers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality digital experiences
- Iterating on designs based on feedback and user insight
- Staying up to date with UX trends, accessibility standards and best practices
- Supporting the wider Digital team in delivering inclusive, user-centred improvements across our platforms
What we can offer you
- Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences
- Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan & shopping discounts for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Halfords, Nike, Apple and loads more!
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
- A portfolio of fantastic new salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits: private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension & salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply)
- Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme
- Free access to the Headspace App – a global leader in mindfulness and you can enrol up to three friends or family for free!
- Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
Where you will be working
Home-based (remote)
About our application process
As part of your application, you’ll need to provide a supporting statement that outlines your suitability and experience for the position. Please refer to the job description and person specification, and clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements for the role.
For more information about this job please contact: Dan Way, Digital Lead, Daniel.Way@nas.org.uk
We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from autistic people and those with disabilities.
The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services. For some roles, successful applicants will be required to complete relevant safeguarding checks.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
