Senior UX Designer

Love Work. Love Life. Be You. - is central to our success and how we give our customers the freedom to do more of what's important to them.

What does Access offer you?

We offer a blended approach to office working, encouraging you to collaborate and connect in one of our thriving offices. We deliver on what we say, taking the development of our people seriously. We’ll work with you to progress your success plan and provide opportunities to accelerate your career.

You will start with 25 days annual leave that increases with your seniority in the company, a private healthcare and life insurance. We pride ourselves on being an organisation that gives back so you’ll also have one charity day allocated to support a cause that matters to you.  There are plenty of other perks. Apply to find out more.

We’re looking for people to join the Access family, who share our passion for believing in better, and who will help us continue to grow.    

Love Work. Love Life. Be You. - is central to our success and how we give our customers the freedom to do more of what's important to them.  

What does Access offer you?   

We offer a blended approach to office working, encouraging you to collaborate and connect in one of our thriving offices. We deliver on what we say, taking the development of our people seriously. We’ll work with you to progress your success plan and provide opportunities to accelerate your career.   

You will start with 25 days annual leave that increases with your seniority in the company, a private healthcare and life insurance. We pride ourselves on being an organisation that gives back so you’ll also have one charity day allocated to support a cause that matters to you.  There are plenty of other perks. Apply to find out more. 

About you:
We are looking for an experienced Senior UX Designer who not only possesses a deep understanding of user needs but also has the strategic mindset to influence product direction. You have a strong foundation in user-centered design, research methodologies, and interaction design, allowing you to craft seamless and impactful user experiences. 
Your expertise in design thinking, user research, and behavioral insights enables you to uncover valuable insights that drive both business success and user satisfaction. 
You are passionate about UX as a discipline, continuously honing your craft, staying ahead of industry trends, and mentoring others to elevate the UX maturity within the organization.

The ideal candidate will:
Be a strategic thinker, able to connect UX decisions to business goals, influencing both product strategy and customer success. 
Take full ownership of UX  initiatives, from research to execution, while also guiding and supporting  junior team members. 
Operate independently, making data-driven design decisions, but also collaborate effectively with  product and engineering teams. 
Have proven experience in  end-to-end UX processes, including user research, concept development, information architecture, interaction design, prototyping, and usability  testing. 
Be data-driven and  results-oriented, defining and measuring UX success through KPIs,  behavioral analytics, and continuous testing. 
Advocate for accessibility and inclusive design, ensuring experiences are usable for diverse audiences.

Day-to-day, you will:
Lead UX design initiatives, owning the research, strategy, and execution of design projects across multiple products or platforms. 
Plan and conduct in-depth ser research, including qualitative (interviews, usability testing, ethnographic studies) and quantitative (surveys, analytics, A/B testing) methodologies. 
Synthesize research findings into personas, Jobs-to-be-Done (JTBD journey maps, and experience  blueprints to inform design decisions. Design interactions, creating  high-fidelity UI designs, prototypes, and flows across various platforms  while ensuring a seamless user experience. 
Validate and refine designs  hrough usability testing, heatmaps, and behavioral analytics, proactively addressing usability issues before development. 
Collaborate with Product Managers and Engineers to align UX solutions with business goals, technical constraints, and market needs. 
Mentor junior UX designers, fostering a culture of design excellence and knowledge sharing. 
Advocate for UX best practices within sprint teams, ensuring a human centered approach is embedded in the development cycle. 
Work with DesignOps and contribute to design systems, ensuring consistency and efficiency in UX across all products.

What are we all about?   

The Access Group is one of the largest UK-headquartered providers of business management software to small and mid-sized organisations in the UK, Ireland, USA and Asia Pacific. It helps more than 100,000 customers across commercial and non-profit sectors become more productive and efficient. Our products and solutions go beyond providing technology, we connect the right people with the right data, at the right time, through Access Workspace.  

At Access, we are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you're excited about this role, (even if your previous experience doesn't align perfectly), you might just be the perfect fit for us! We wholeheartedly believe in equality for all and the transformative power of diversity.    

Why not join our vibrant team where you can love what you do, love how you live, and most importantly, be authentically you? Let's make a difference together.   

Love Work. Love Life. Be You.   

What are we all about? 

The Access Group is one of the largest UK-headquartered business management software providers. It provides solutions that empower more than 160,000 small and mid-sized organisations in commercial and non-profit sectors across Europe, USA and APAC, giving every employee the freedom to do more of what's important. Its innovative cloud solutions and integrated AI software experience across multiple Access products transform how business technology is used. Access employs approx. 8,500 people, continuously driving product innovation and customer service excellence. 

At Access, we are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you're excited about this role, (even if your previous experience doesn't align perfectly), you might just be the perfect fit for us! We wholeheartedly believe in equality for all and the transformative power of diversity. 

Why not join our vibrant team where you can love what you do, love how you live, and most importantly, be authentically you? Let's make a difference together.

Benefits

• Performance bonus
• Medical subscription
• Extra days off
• Flexible work schedule
• Meal vouchers