User Experience Designer
Employer: University of Glasgow
Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Category: Design and Arts
Visa Type: Skilled Worker
Job Posted: October 8, 2025
Reference: 182354
Job Details
- Salary: Grade 7, £41,064 – £46,049 per annum
- Contract Type: Full-time, Fixed Term (until 30 July 2027)
- Closing Date: 29 October 2025 at 23:45
- Location: Glasgow
- Job Type: Management, Professional & Administrative
Overview
The University of Glasgow is seeking a User Experience Designer to help redefine how students engage with the university through user-centred digital experiences. You’ll play a key role in implementing a university-wide CRM system (Salesforce), focusing on marketing, recruitment, and admissions.
As part of the Digital Experience Team, you’ll design meaningful, inclusive, and coherent student-facing services, working closely with developers, researchers, and service designers.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead the design of end-to-end digital experiences based on user needs.
- Advocate for users throughout all stages of design and development.
- Collaborate in agile teams with product owners, researchers, and developers.
- Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity visuals using Figma, Adobe, or similar tools.
- Conduct user research and usability testing sessions.
- Coach colleagues on UX best practices and inclusive design principles.
- Continuously review and enhance digital journeys.
Knowledge, Qualifications & Skills
Essential:
- Demonstrable experience in UX design, accessibility standards, and user research.
- Strong knowledge of UX methodologies, usability testing, and data-led design.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills in agile environments.
- Proven ability to design prototypes and high-fidelity interfaces.
Desirable:
- Experience with web CMS or CRM systems (preferably Salesforce).
- Experience in higher education or multi-stakeholder organisations.
Terms and Benefits
- Salary: Grade 7 (£41,064 – £46,049 per annum)
- Contract: Full-time, fixed term until July 2027
- Holidays: 41 days annual leave (full-time staff)
- Pension and Benefits: Competitive pension scheme, discounts, flexible working, and wellbeing support.
- Bonus: Free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff.
Visa Sponsorship
This role may be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, subject to UK Home Office requirements.
More info: GOV.UK Skilled Worker Visa
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
The University of Glasgow values diversity and inclusion. Applications are particularly welcomed from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities.
Apply by 29 October 2025 at 23:45
Apply Here on the University of Glasgow Careers Site
