Senior Service Designer

5 days ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Version 1 Full time

Senior Service Designer - SC Cleared - Inside IR35 ContractSenior Service Designer - SC Cleared - Inside IR35 Contract6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsCompany DescriptionVersion 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.Company DescriptionVersion 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.We’re An Award-winning Employer Reflecting How Our Employees Are At The Very Heart Of Version 1 And What We DoUK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UKBest Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTWBest Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTWWe’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in youJob DescriptionWe're looking for a strategic, systems-minded Service Designer to join our growing design capability. You’ll work at the heart of multidisciplinary teams to shape end-to-end services that are accessible, efficient, and centred around real user needs.Service Designers at V1 work across the full service lifecycle, from discovery through to live. You’ll lead on mapping current and future states, aligning digital delivery with policy and operational realities, and helping clients make confident, evidence-based decisions.You’ll collaborate closely with content designers, interaction designers, product managers, user researchers, business analysts and technical leads. You’ll help shape service visions, facilitate workshops, and define the structures, processes and journeys that underpin great services.This is a contract role with an immediate start date so I am looking to speak to people with 0 / 1 week notice periodsDue to client demands you will need to hold active SC Clearance for this roleQualificationsWe’re particularly interested in people who:Can simplify complexity—cutting through noise to make services usable, scalable, and understandable for teams and usersAre comfortable working in ambiguity and helping teams find directionCan plan and lead workshops and navigate, manage and influence diverse stakeholdersUnderstand and design for accessibility and inclusion across channels and touchpointsCan define the service vision and unite a team around itFeel confident pitching the value of service design to colleagues, clients and stakeholders—including those unfamiliar with itHave excellent communication skills, able to adapt information to different audiences and mediumsCan build a strong evidence base to support design decisions—and clearly explain or defend those decisions when challengedCan interpret performance data to make design decisions and inform success metrics to effectively valuate success and impactThink beyond the immediate problem to design services that are sustainable, strategic and future-proofVisualise complex systems clearly through service blueprints, journey maps or ecosystem diagrams (to name a few) and adapt the output to the audience learning preferencesAre skilled at navigating difficult conversations, helping teams find common ground, and knowing when to escalate issues constructivelyWork with clients, not just for them—co-creating solutions as one team, and building trusted, respectful partnershipsHave experience working in agile, multidisciplinary teamsAre confident with tools like Miro and Lucid with basic level of FigmaUnderstand and can effectively use design-thinking, systems thinking and co-design techniques to help guide teams and make decisionsHave experience working to the GOV.UK Service Standard or within the public sector is desirable but not essentialAdditional InformationAt Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits.Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance.Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme.Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies.Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.Ashley Smith - Talent Acquisition Capability PartnerAshley.Smith@version1.comSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionInformation TechnologyIndustriesIT Services and IT ConsultingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Version 1 by 2xGet notified about new Service Designer jobs in Manchester, England, United Kingdom.Manchester, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoManchester, England, United Kingdom 3 days agoManchester, England, United Kingdom 19 hours agoManchester, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoManchester, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoManchester Area, United Kingdom 1 week agoManchester Area, United Kingdom 1 week agoRudheath, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoManchester, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks agoLeyland, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoSalford, England, United Kingdom 2 days agoChorley, England, United Kingdom 3 days agoManchester, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoBolton, England, United Kingdom 6 days agoWarrington, England, United Kingdom 2 days agoKnutsford, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoManchester, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoAltrincham, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoManchester, England, United Kingdom 5 months agoManchester, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoOld Trafford, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoManchester, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr



  • Manchester, United Kingdom Made Tech Full time

    Senior Service Designers at Made Tech Senior Service Designers are expert practitioners who specialise in understanding, designing, and improving end-to-end public services. With a systemic, Service Design approach, they deliver measurable outcomes for citizens and the public sector. About the role Strategically develop novel, service-centred approaches to...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Bupa Full time

    Join to apply for the Senior Service Designer role at Bupa Salary: Up to £55,000 depending on experience Location status: Hybrid Working – some office attendance for workshops required Location: Bupa Place or Angel Court Permanent/fixed term contract: Permanent Shift pattern: Full time (37.5 hours per week) We make health happen At Bupa, our purpose is...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Bupa Full time

    Senior Service DesignerSalary: Up to £55,000 depending on experienceLocation status: Hybrid Working – some office attendance for workshops requiredLocation: Bupa Place or Angel CourtPermanent/fixed term contract: PermanentShift pattern: Full time (37.5 hours per week)We make health happenAt Bupa, our purpose is simple: to help people live longer,...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Made Tech Full time

    Senior Service Designers at Made Tech are expert practitioners who specialise in understanding, designing, and improving end-to-end public services. We are looking for an expert who can operate strategically and tactically across the full-service lifecycle, from initial policy intent to digital delivery and organisational change. Success in this role means...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Methods Full time

    Senior Service Designer Location: Methods, Manchester, England, United Kingdom Posted: 4 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy that partners with central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates. Established over 30 years...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Uniting People Full time

    We are actively looking for a **Senior Service Designer **who works with mínimal support and can influence and mentor others. This role is working in the public sector on an Inside IR35 contractual basis. At this role level, you will: - work with service managers and programme directors to develop design concepts - potentially have responsibility across...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Methods Full time

    A leading IT Services Consultancy is seeking a Senior Service Designer in Manchester to advocate for user-centered design and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams. The role involves creating service maps, understanding user needs, and mentoring junior team members. Ideal candidates will have a passion for service design and experience in agile...

  • Service Designer

    1 week ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom Opencast Software Full time

    **Ready for a new challenge?** Are you looking for work that makes a difference? Do you want to work with people who learn and grow together? If so, Opencast could be the place for you. We’re a growing tech consultancy that creates user-centred solutions with purpose for our clients in government and business. **The role** You’ll identify and help...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Made Tech Full time

    A forward-thinking technology company in Manchester is seeking a Senior Designer to lead design initiatives aimed at improving public services. The role involves hands-on design work, mentoring junior team members, and advocating for user-centered design principles. Ideal candidates will have strong experience with key design tools like Figma and Adobe...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Made Tech Full time

    A leading public services consultancy is seeking a Senior Service Designer in Manchester to strategically enhance public services through expert design principles. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing service-centred solutions to complex challenges, facilitating stakeholder discussions, and ensuring high-quality service deliverables....