Essential:
Proven ability to lead complex, user-centred design projects from initial concept to final implementation.
Experience in designing government or public services
Experience applying user-centred design methods within complex technology, platform or transformation programmes.
Strong knowledge of the GOV.UK service standard
Strong skills in mentoring and coaching teams in iterative design practices.
Expertise in integrating data-driven insights into service design.
Experience in creating accessible and inclusive services.
Ability to build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with key stakeholders.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate and champion design concepts and strategies at the highest levels of the organization.
Desirable:
Experience designing government, enterprise or large-scale business services.
Experience working with SAP products or SAP-enabled business processes.
Experience designing services within SaaS, ERP or enterprise platform environments.
Experience helping organisations transition from waterfall approaches to more iterative and user-centred ways of working.
Ability to define and lead the strategic direction of service design within the business area.
Expertise in, or the ability to lead user research projects and activities
Experience of leading design sessions and integrating diverse perspectives
Understand the strategic context of your work and how it aligns with broader project goals.
Experience of working in other sectors
Consultancy experience and demonstrable experience of opening-up new account spaces
Multi-disciplinary design skills set
SC clearance
Qualifications:
Degree in Service Design, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, or a related field or equivalent experience.
Relevant professional certifications or equivalent experience.