At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and improve services that impact thousands of residents using user-centred design principles.
- Company: Join the Transformation team at North Yorkshire Council, focused on accessible and efficient services.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, local government pension, retail discounts, and health support.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with strong support for your career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing your skills in service design.
- Qualifications: Enthusiasm for service design and some experience in user-centred design roles.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We’re looking for a Service Designer to join our Service Design and Digital Adoption team within the Transformation service at North Yorkshire Council. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design and improvement of services that impact thousands of residents. You’ll work as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, supported by experienced senior colleagues and a manager who is committed to your development and progression. You’ll help teams understand people’s needs, map how services work now, spot where things are difficult, and test better ways of working before changes are made.
Responsibilities
- Support the design and improvement of services using user-centred design principles
- Work with colleagues to understand user needs and service challenges
- Contribute to key service design activities such as user research, journey mapping and prototyping
- Help facilitate workshops and collaborative sessions with stakeholders
- Support the promotion of service design best practice across the organisation
About you
We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic about service design and eager to develop their career. You may already have some experience in service design or similar user‑centred design roles. You do not need to know everything already. What matters is that you are curious, thoughtful, comfortable working with uncertainty, and able to turn what you learn from people into practical improvements.
- Have experience or knowledge of user-centred design approaches
- Know when and how to use service design tools and techniques (e.g. user journeys, personas, workshop facilitation)
- Be a strong communicator who can work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders
- Be motivated to learn, develop, and grow within the role
About us
The Transformation team at North Yorkshire Council helps services change in practical, sustainable ways. Our Service Design and Digital Adoption team focuses on creating accessible, efficient, and user‑friendly council services. We work on a wide range of projects, from digital services and automation tools to improving customer journeys.
You’ll work closely with:
- Other service designers
- UX designers
- Colleagues delivering services
- Service owners and product managers
- Digital, data and automation specialists
- Colleagues across the council
Why work for us?
- A supportive team environment with strong development opportunities
- Hybrid and flexible working options
- Local government pension scheme
- Employee benefits including retail discounts and green car schemes
- Health and wellbeing support, including an employee assistance programme
For more information about our role please contact Dave Skinner dave.skinner@northyorks.gov.uk
Service Designer in Harrogate employer: North Yorkshire Council
North Yorkshire Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Located in the picturesque town of Scarborough, employees benefit from a local government pension scheme, generous employee discounts, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community through their work in council tax and business rates management.
