At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative co-design sessions to tackle complex challenges and drive transformation.
- Company: Dynamic organisation focused on strategic innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a vibrant team dedicated to creating high-quality outcomes.
- Why this job: Shape the future through collaborative innovation and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in leading co-design initiatives and strong facilitation skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ 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.
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
- You have strong facilitation and workshop design expertise
- You have experience with strategic frameworks and problem‑solving approaches
- You demonstrate capability in scenario planning, foresight, or future‑focused methodologies
- You have a track record of engaging and influencing senior stakeholders
- You are an excellent communicator, synthesiser, and have storytelling skills
- You have experience working in complex, cross‑functional environments
