We're recruiting three Interaction Designers: two roles are Manchester-based only, and one role is available across all locations (London, Bristol or Manchester)
When you apply, you can select your preferred location. Offers will be made in merit order, taking location preferences into account. If a candidate's preferred location has already been filled, they may be placed on the reserve list, and appointments will continue in merit order until all three roles have been filled.
The standard selection process for roles at GDS consists of:
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we ask for a cover letter of up to 750 words, your CV, and a link to your portfolio. Please make sure your cover letter includes how you meet the skills and experience listed in the person specification section above.
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a 60 minute video interview, where you will be asked to present some of your work and answer questions about your experience
Depending on how many applications we get, there might also be an extra stage before the video interview, for example a phone interview or a technical exercise.
In the event we receive a high volume of applications, we will conduct the initial sift against the lead criteria which is:
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design clear, usable, and accessible interfaces across different channels, including native apps
In the Civil Service, we use Success Profiles to evaluate your skills and ability. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, increases performance and improves diversity and inclusivity. Well be assessing your technical abilities, skills, experience and behaviours that are relevant to this role.
For this role well be assessing you against the following Civil Service Behaviours:
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working together
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changing and improving
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making effective decisions
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delivering at pace
Well also be assessing your experience and specialist technical skills against the following skills defined in the Government Digital and Data Capability Framework for the Interaction Designer role:
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design communication
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designing for everyone
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evidence-based design
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iterative design
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Recruitment Timeline
Sift completion: 28th August 2026
Panel interviews: w/c 7th September 2026
Candidates that do not pass the interview but have demonstrated an acceptable standard may be considered for similar roles at a lower grade.
A reserve list will be held for a period of 12 months, from which further appointments can be made.
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service D&I Strategy.
Security
Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.
People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.
Sponsorship
DSIT cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. DSIT holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not qualify.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
