Service Designer (SC Essential DV Desirable) in Slough

Service Designer (SC Essential | DV Desirable)
£600-£800 per day | Inside IR35 | 6 Months + Extensions | London (3 Days per Week) | SC Clearance Required We're seeking an experienced
Service Designer
to join a cutting-edge
AI programme within the Defence sector , helping to shape complex services that support critical operational and strategic outcomes across Government and Defence. This is an opportunity to work on a high-profile transformation initiative where
User-Centred Design (UCD), Service Design and Artificial Intelligence
are driving the future of service delivery. You'll work within multidisciplinary teams to design end-to-end services that are intuitive, accessible and effective for a diverse range of users and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Lead service design activities across Discovery, Alpha, Beta and Live phases. Map and improve complex end-to-end services, user journeys and organisational processes. Apply User-Centred Design methodologies to understand user needs and pain points. Create service blueprints, ecosystem maps, process maps and customer journeys. Facilitate workshops, co-design sessions and stakeholder engagement activities. Collaborate closely with User Researchers, UX Designers, Product Managers, Business Analysts and Technical Architects. Translate research insights into actionable service improvements. Design services that align with GDS Service Standards and Government best practice. Support the delivery of AI-enabled services by ensuring they are usable, accessible and trusted by users. Influence senior stakeholders and drive service transformation across complex environments.
Essential Experience
Proven experience as a Service Designer delivering large-scale digital transformation programmes. Strong understanding of
User-Centred Design (UCD)
principles and practices. Significant experience working within
Central Government
organisations. Strong knowledge of
GDS Service Standard
and Government Digital delivery frameworks. Experience creating service blueprints, journey maps and operating models. Skilled in facilitating workshops and engaging diverse stakeholder groups. Experience working in Agile multidisciplinary teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Active
SC Clearance
is essential.
Highly Desirable
Current
MOD DV Clearance . Previous experience delivering within the
Defence sector . Experience supporting
AI, Data or Emerging Technology programmes . Knowledge of MOD, Defence Digital or wider National Security environments. Experience working on complex transformation programmes involving multiple user groups and organisations.
Contract Details
Duration:
6 Months + Extensions Location:
London (3 days per week onsite) IR35:
Inside IR35 SC Cleared Rate:
Up to
£600 per day DV Cleared Rate:
Up to
£800 per day Clearance:
Active SC Clearance required. MOD DV highly desirable. Start Date:
ASAP This role is ideal for a Service Designer passionate about applying
UCD, GDS principles and AI innovation
to solve complex challenges within Defence and Government. You'll play a key role in designing secure, effective and user-centred services that support critical national capabilities.
Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason
,
please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
TPBN1_UKTJ