Co design Lab Lead - Director in London

Co design Lab Lead - Director in London

London Full-Time 70000 - 90000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
PwC UK

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead innovative co-design sessions to tackle complex challenges and drive transformation.
  • Company: Join a forward-thinking team at PwC, known for its collaborative culture.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for impactful work.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with potential for significant career growth and influence.
  • Why this job: Shape the future through strategic leadership and creative problem-solving.
  • Qualifications: Experience in co-design, strong facilitation skills, and stakeholder engagement.

The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.

The Co design Lab Lead is responsible for establishing and leading a high‑impact co‑design and innovation capability that brings together clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams to solve complex problems through structured collaboration. This role combines strategic leadership, facilitation expertise, and future‑focused thinking, translating ambiguity into actionable outcomes. The Lead will shape and run co‑design sessions that drive innovation, inform decision‑making, and accelerate transformation initiatives.

The role requires strong strategic judgement, structured thinking, and stakeholder engagement at senior levels, alongside a deep commitment to creating tangible, high‑quality outputs from collaborative processes. Those in business, experience and technology delivery at PwC will specialise in delivering end‑to‑end solutions that integrate business, experience, and technology aspects. You will work closely with clients to understand their needs, design and implement innovative solutions, and facilitate successful delivery of projects. Additionally, you will possess a deep understanding of business processes, customer and employee experiences, and technology capabilities to drive impactful outcomes.

What Your Days Will Look Like

  • Establish and lead the Co‑design Lab as a core capability within Enterprise Strategy Design and facilitate high‑impact co‑creation sessions, workshops, and labs for complex client challenges.
  • Develop repeatable frameworks and playbooks for co‑design and innovation methodologies.
  • Ensure all sessions deliver clear, actionable outputs and measurable outcomes.
  • Set the strategic direction for the team and how it contributes to the overall success of Enterprise Strategy.

This role is for you if

  • You have proven experience leading co‑design, innovation, or transformation initiatives.
  • Are strong in facilitation and workshop design expertise.
  • Have experience with strategic frameworks and problem‑solving approaches.
  • Demonstrate capability in scenario planning, foresight, or future‑focused methodologies.
  • Have a track record of engaging and influencing senior stakeholders.
  • Are an excellent communicator, synthesiser, and have storytelling skills.
  • Have experience working in complex, cross‑functional environments.
PwC UK

Contact Details:

PwC UK Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Co design Lab Lead - Director in London

Co-design Expertise
Innovation Methodologies
Facilitation Skills
Workshop Design
Strategic Leadership
Stakeholder Engagement
Problem-Solving Approaches