At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the redesign of critical UK public services and influence impactful outcomes.
- Company: Join a dynamic team focused on meaningful service design in central government.
- Benefits: Earn up to £460/day, enjoy remote work, and avoid long commutes.
- Other info: SC clearance is essential; this role offers significant career-defining opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference with your design skills in high-stakes environments.
- Qualifications: Experience with GDS, co-design sessions, and stakeholder engagement required.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
Some of the UK's toughest, highest-stakes services are being redesigned right now — and we need a senior service designer bold enough to lead that work. We're looking for a Senior Service Design Consultant to lead on some of the most meaningful, complex problems in UK public service delivery. You'll bring your craft, your voice, and your judgement to work that actually matters — and you'll be trusted to lead it.
Please note: this role requires active SC clearance. If you don't currently hold SC clearance, please don't apply — we won't be able to progress your application.
What's in it for you:
- Up to £460/day — Inside IR35
- Remote (UK-based) — occasional on-site research trips required, no soul-crushing commute
- Autonomy to lead workshops, shape strategy and own your methods
- Work with real accessibility & inclusivity impact, not just theory
- A seat at the table — influence how services get built from the ground up
- Supportive, senior-friendly agile teams who value your expertise
- A CV-defining project in central government's design space
What you'll bring:
- GDS / Gov Design System know-how
- A talent for turning complexity into clear insight and story
- Experience designing and facilitating co-design sessions
- Confidence navigating tension between tech, business and user needs
- A track record of getting stakeholders to see the value of design
If you're ready for a role where your seniority is respected and your ideas shape real outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.
SC Clearance required. Get your resume over asap!
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