Job Description

UX Designer - NESO
Full-time and Part-time
PCD300276

About the Role
The organisation Energy System Operator (NESO) recognises the potential of bright and talented individuals, and we encourage you to join us as Great Britain’s energy system undergoes an ambitious, exciting, and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.
Join the organisation Energy System Operator (NESO) as we help transform Great Britain’s energy system into a cleaner, more sustainable future. We’re looking for an UX Designer to work with our UX Lead and product teams to create user-friendly, accessible digital experiences.
This role is based from Wokingham, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home. We are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements.
• Design intuitive interfaces and user journeys for NESO applications.
• Work with the UX Lead, developers, and product teams to turn ideas into usable designs.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and final designs using tools like creative design software or Sketch.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to improve designs.
• Help maintain a design system and component library for consistency.
• Ensure designs meet accessibility standards and work across devices.

About You

Essential Skills:
• Experience in UX design and user-centred design principles.
• Skilled in design tools (creative design software, Sketch, Adobe Suite).
• Understanding of Design Thinking, Jobs to be done framework, agile ways of working, and user research.
• Delivery mindset and ability to create clarity with ambiguous information
• Good communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to Have:
• Experience with real-time data or complex systems.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG).
• Familiarity with front-end technologies like React.
• Interest in data visualisation and performance optimisation.
Research shows that some people may hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. At the organisation, we believe potential comes in many forms and we’re committed to a fair, inclusive recruitment process where everyone can show their talents. We celebrate the difference that people bring to our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds to build a workforce that feels valued and respected and represents the communities we serve.If this role sparks your interest but you’re not sure you tick every box, we still want to hear from you.
About What You'll Get
A competitive salary up to £82,000pa – dependent on experience and capability.
As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on company performance, 26 days annual leave as standard and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
As we work towards creating a cleaner, greener, and more affordable future for all, we also work towards creating a place for our teammates to belong, with professional and personal growth and positive well-being.
• Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and maximise your potential along your career journey.
• A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table.
• Generous Total Rewards Plan – comprising of health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits.