Position: Senior User Experience Designer
Location: Manchester
Salary: £67,000
Assignment Timescale: 4 weeks
Result: Completed
Context The acceleration of digital transformation within the public sector has driven a significant increase in demand for user-centred design specialists. Government departments are increasingly prioritising inclusive, accessible digital services that meet Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and WCAG 2.2 accessibility requirements.
Challenge A global consultancy required a Senior UX Designer to support projects within its design practice. The mandate called for a candidate with deep expertise in interaction design and accessibility, combined with a proven track record of delivering evidence-led outcomes in complex, regulated environments. Furthermore, valid UK security clearance and experience with GDS frameworks were essential, making suitable talent exceptionally scarce.
Solution Consulting Point leveraged its extensive network within the digital government consulting space to identify a passive candidate currently delivering critical interaction design for major public sector bodies. We verified the candidate’s expertise through their work on high-profile projects for the Department for Education and HMRC. The candidate brought a first-class degree from a top UK university and professional certifications in accessibility and agile delivery.
Outcome Following a rigorous interview process, we managed the final negotiations to ensure alignment on grade and compensation. By acting as a neutral intermediary, we secured an agreeable package that reflected the candidate's seniority and the specific clearance requirements of the role. The candidate accepted the offer, immediately strengthening the organisation’s capability to deliver large-scale digital programmes for central government clients.
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Position: Consultant
Expertise: Research
Geographies: UK & EMEA
With a background in Law and Politics from the University of Aberdeen, Benjamin has maintained a strong interest in global affairs.
Before joining Consulting Point, he spent two years in customer engagement and actively participated in team sports such as rugby and football. These experiences instilled in him a strong work ethic and a passion for collaborative environments.
With over five years of search experience, Benjamin has developed a talent for building meaningful relationships with candidates and enjoys engaging in discussions on a wide range of topics. Focusing on financial services and technology, he primarily works within the UK market.
Benjamin plays a vital role in our Leicester office.
Position: Partner
Expertise: Technology Advisory & Management Consulting
Geographies: UK & EMEA
Ben brings over 20 years of experience partnering with leading global management consultancy firms, top strategy houses, systems integrators, and blue-chip industry clients across the UK, Europe, and the APAC regions. His expertise spans a wide range of areas within business and technology consulting, including technology strategy, innovation, ERP, digital transformation, operational excellence, project and programme management, change management, and related disciplines.
He has a strong track record of successfully placing senior professionals at Managing Director, Partner, Associate Partner, and Director levels, working on both retained and contingency search assignments.
As the head of Consulting Point's Leicester office, Ben also serves as a Key Account Director for several top-tier management consulting clients.
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