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User Experience Consultant - NSW - Manchester

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BAE Systems

28d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Design
  • Gloucester

AI generated summary

  • You should have UX knowledge, skills in software like Sketch and Adobe, awareness of compliance and SEO, analytics experience, and familiarity with Agile development and Lean UX.
  • You will engage with clients, gather requirements, prioritize user needs, facilitate workshops, apply UCD methods, and design online experiences that drive business results.

Requirements

  • Some knowledge of UX methodologies and best practices; research, persona creation, needs analysis, site maps, taxonomies, wireframes and prototypes.
  • Understanding of software packages Sketch, Framer, Just in Mind, Adobe Creative Suite etc
  • The willingness to immerse yourself and showcase our core company behaviours
  • Appreciation of accessibility compliance, SEO, social, personalisation, responsive design, assisted digital, search, ecommerce, online customer service and more
  • An understanding and use of software such as Google Analytics, Adobe Test & Target, etc.
  • Have worked in or have an understanding of Agile development environment and Lean UX

Responsibilities

  • Get involved with client engagement for specific areas of work concerning UX including requirements gathering, stakeholder validation, user testing and engagement and validation with other work-streams
  • Review and prioritise user requirements, often across complex, diverse audience types, cross referenced with business critical objectives and goals, demonstrating sensitivity to a wide variety of factors
  • Plan and facilitate effective workshops from workshop planning and design, through client engagement and facilitation to results and translating outputs into materials that improve the UX of a project
  • Apply our standard UCD approaches as well as broader BAE Systems methodologies on client engagements with assistance / direction from senior management
  • Create exciting online consumer experience designs that are empathetic and drive measurable business results

FAQs

What is the location for the User Experience Consultant position?

The position is located in Manchester, UK, with options for hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

What are the primary responsibilities of a UX Consultant?

A UX Consultant will act as the primary end-user advocate, applying UX methodologies and best practices across various phases of the User Centred Design (UCD) methodology, including Discovery, Define, Design, Implementation, Testing, and Deployment.

What qualifications are needed for this role?

Candidates should have some knowledge of UX methodologies, understanding of software packages like Sketch and Adobe Creative Suite, appreciation of accessibility compliance, and experience in Agile development environments.

Is there a referral bonus offered for this position?

Yes, there is a referral bonus of £5,000 for this position.

How many holidays do employees receive annually?

Employees receive 25 days of holiday each year, with the option to buy/sell and carry over holidays.

What benefits are included in the flexible benefits package?

The package includes private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme, taste cards, and more.

Will I have support for my career development?

Yes, you will have a dedicated Career Manager to help guide your career development and opportunities within BAE Systems.

Is there an emphasis on diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Yes, BAE Systems Digital Intelligence prides itself on having a culture that values diversity and inclusion, encouraging employees with different perspectives, skills, and experiences to work together.

What types of projects will I be involved in?

You will be involved in client engagements related to UX, including requirements gathering, user testing, and facilitating workshops to improve user experience.

Are there opportunities for training and development?

Yes, there are opportunities for learning and development, ensuring you can acquire new technologies and skills for your future career.

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BAE Systems

BAE Systems, one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies

Defence & Aerospace
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1999
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At BAE Systems, we help our customers to stay a step ahead when protecting people and national security, critical infrastructure and vital information. We provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions and employ a skilled workforce of 85,800 people in more than 40 countries. From state of the art cyber threat detection to flight control systems that enable pilots to make better decisions, we never stop innovating to ensure that our customers maintain their advantage. This is a long-term commitment involving significant investments in skills. We also work closely with local partners to support economic development through the transfer of knowledge, skills and technology.

Culture & Values

  • Trusted

    Being committed – giving our best every day Doing what we say we will Doing the right thing

  • Innovative

    Being curious – seeking out new ways to make things better Learning constantly – from successes and failures Turning ideas into actions

  • Bold

    Being courageous – speaking up, stepping forward Seizing opportunities Realising big ambitions

Benefits

  • Your money

    Our rewards go beyond your salary. We want to give you secure foundations so you and your family can have financial peace of mind. We reward great work through annual incentive and bonus plans. Share our success through free share awards and share incentive plans with free matching shares. Help you plan and contribute to your future with access to a pension scheme which also includes benefits to support your family. And offer financial support and advice, so we can help you through any bumps in the road.

  • Your health

    We want to help you be at your best – so you can embrace opportunities and look to the future. You'll get to choose from a range of private health plans that will give easy access to care for you and your family.

  • Your lifestyle

    At work we all come together to change the world we live in, but outside we all have different passions. From gym memberships and shopping discounts, to green car and bike schemes, we want to help you live your life to the full - select from a wide range of company or self funded benefits to best fit your lifestyle.

  • Helping your work/life balance

    We're all doing vital work here that impacts the world. But we want to make sure you can balance life at work and life at home. As well as generous annual leave, we offer 52 weeks' maternity leave, with the option of returning to work on reduced hours for the first 13 weeks, as well as paternity, adoption, parental and dependents leave. As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. We offer different types of hybrid working arrangements depending on your role and your location. You'll be trusted and empowered to determine a working pattern that works for you, your team, and our customers.

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