17 of 17 Contract Service Design Jobs in the UK excluding London

IT Service Design Consultant Luton 6 - Month Contract Paying up to 550p/d (Outside IR35) Responsibilities : Lead service readiness and transition activities for a large-scale Microsoft 365 Tenant Migration and Windows 11 upgrade program. Define and own the Service Design & Transition strategy for the M365 tenant migration and Windows 11 upgrade. Engage with … new/changed services are fully documented, supportable, and aligned to ITSM best practices. Conduct impact assessments and readiness reviews across technical, process, and people dimensions. Develop and maintain Service Design Packages and Service Transition plans. Facilitate workshops with Service Owners, Architects, and Support Teams to agree service models, support boundaries, and escalation paths. Support … UAT and hypercare phases by ensuring clear service desk processes and incident management readiness. Manage service acceptance criteria, ensuring successful transition into BAU operations. Provide reporting and assurance to programme leadership on service readiness and transition progress. Experience required: Proven experience in IT Service Design & Transition roles within enterprise-scale programmes. Strong knowledge of Microsoft More ❯

Are you an experienced Service Design & Transition Manager, with proven experience as part of a large programme team in enterprise scale environments? Do you have a background in delivering on SAP programmes? If so, apply now for this new contract. The Service Design & Transition Manager will be required to work on-site in Sheffield for … year, but the programme is long term and extensions will be available. This role is joining a very large-scale transformation programme with an instantly recognisable household name. The Service Design & Transition Manager will need a real go-getter attitude and be pro-active in dealing with risks before they become problems. In addition to a strong Service Design and Service Transition background, you'll ideally be a well-rounded Service Manager with proven experience across vendor management, major incident & problem management, and continuous service improvement. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in large, enterprise-scale environments and can hit the ground running. You'll play a key role in shaping More ❯

Job Title: Service Architect Location: Remote/Corsham 2-3 days per week Duration: Until 3/03/2026 with likely extension Rate: Up to £750 via an approved umbrella company Role Overview The project ensures coherence and assurance across all design activities within the Platform. As a Service Architect, you will play a pivotal role … in defining, advising, and assuring service requirements for the platform, working closely with Solution Architects, Product Owners, and Front Line Command Users. Your focus will be on embedding supportability and service features into the design lifecycle, ensuring they are implemented and continuously improved. Key Responsibilities Service Requirement Definition Engage with Front Line Command Users to understand … service expectations and current support structures. Translate service requirements into actionable guidance for Design Office Architects. Provide governance on service aspects across the programme. Through-Life Management Ensure Secure by Design (SbD) principles are met in collaboration with security teams. Define service elements for: Business continuity Monitoring Maintenance Backup/Restore Security patching Availability More ❯

IT Service Design Lead Basingstoke - Hybrid 18 Month Fixed Term Contract - £56,000 - £62,000 We're looking for an IT Service Design Lead to join a forward-thinking organisation focused on delivering digital and technology services. You'll play a key part in ensuring that new IT systems and services are designed and transitioned smoothly … operations teams, helping shape how new solutions are delivered, supported, and maintained across the business. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical understanding with process design and stakeholder collaboration. You'll need to have experience with the following: IT service design, transition, or architecture within a technology or digital environment Strong understanding of More ❯

Job summary The Service Transition Analyst is responsible for supporting the smooth introduction of new or changed IT services into the Trust's live environment, with a strong focus on critical 999 IT services. This involves managing structured service transition work packages that ensure services are operationally ready, robust, and aligned with organisational needs. The post holder will … Build and maintain strong relationships across teams, partners, and suppliers to support onboarding. Collaborate on service outcomes, readiness criteria, and Service Catalogue entries. Work with project teams and service owners to capture and deliver service design documents, handovers, and support models. Coordinate and validate service documentation, support materials, known errors, and FAQs. Support and … validate Service Acceptance Criteria before go-live. Review change requests and liaise with CAB to assess, test, and approve transition-related changes. Facilitate project-to-support team handovers and ensure operational readiness. Evaluate third parties involved in transitions and assist in performance reviews. Support CSIP by identifying service transition improvement opportunities. Define/report transition metrics, risks, and More ❯

Lead Service Designer - Savings Portfolio Simplification Edinburgh (2 days per week onsite) | 6-month contract | £600 per day (Inside IR35) Are you a strategic Service Designer who thrives on bringing clarity to complexity? This is an opportunity to join a major UK banking group at the heart of a high-profile simplification programme - transforming how millions of customers … banking and savings products. You'll help shape the future of the bank's savings portfolio , driving the transition from 67 to just 9 streamlined products. Working closely with design, product, and business leaders, you'll visualise how this simplification impacts customers, colleagues, and the wider digital ecosystem - creating alignment, clarity, and momentum across multiple teams. What you'll … do Lead strategic service design across a major product simplification programme, translating complex change into actionable design direction. Collaborate with product partners to shape a cohesive customer experience and support digital portfolio transformation. Visualise end-to-end journeys, information architecture, and service ecosystems to help stakeholders see the "bigger picture." Bring structure to ambiguity - defining plans More ❯

We've just had sign off from an arm within the UK Government who in recent engagements have been taking a service design led approach to help unpack problems and opportunities, which has led to the development and launch of new digital products and services. Following that recent success, they are now looking to hire a Service … architects, visual designers and developers. The team have a track record delivering Government digital standards. They have won a number of awards for the development of a new digital service for the public domain. Reasons this role could interest Opportunity to join an established team and help develop their service design practice and culture. Implementation. Not only … these on day 1. You will be fully involved with senior stakeholders and civil servants and you will be trusted with as much responsibility as you ask for. New service development. The role is focused on helping solve problems, and then working with to conceive new solutions. What you will need A Service Designer here must be able More ❯

Senior Service Designer Location: London preferred, Manchester considered Working pattern: 1 day per week at base location + 1-2 London team days per month (flexibility required as project scales up) Duration: 4 months Rate: (Inside IR35) Experience level: 4+ years in senior design roles Environment: Highly technical, working alongside data engineers and analysts Essential Skills Service Design Expertise Proven experience designing and delivering complex, large-scale services within central government or similar regulated environments Strong ability to balance user needs with organisational goals Skilled in service mapping, blueprinting, and storyboarding to communicate design intent Confident in service prototyping and transforming concepts into tangible solutions Communication & Facilitation Excellent storytelling and communication skills … for diverse audiences Experienced in workshop design and facilitation , driving collaboration and consensus Strong capability in engaging with and understanding the needs of senior stakeholders Hands-on approach, working closely with interaction designers and delivery teams to realise service designs Technical Environment Strong technical literacy , comfortable working with engineers, analysts, and data professionals Background in or exposure to More ❯

We are partnering with a prominent professional organisation that has recently completed a merger to identify skilled and experienced Service delivery and transition specialist to help deliver service excellence across multiple BAU projects within the business. This professional will be the interface between the technical stakeholders and the 3rd party providers across multiple projects and will be responsible … for writing standard operating procedures and monitoring and managing the 3rd party service levels, managing support level tickets, DR and service continuity. To be considered for the role, you should have the requirements below: * A minimum of 5+ years of experience in service design or service delivery/transition * Extensive experience writing standard operating procedures More ❯

an experienced User Researcher to join a high-profile government programme focused on delivering user-centred digital services. This role will involve working in a multidisciplinary team to plan, design, and carry out research that informs product and service design decisions. The successful candidate will hold active SC (Security Check) clearance and be comfortable working in a … fast-paced, agile environment. Key Responsibilities Plan, design, and conduct user research using a range of qualitative and quantitative methods. Work collaboratively with designers, product managers, and developers to ensure research insights directly inform decision-making. Present findings in clear, actionable ways that influence product and service improvements. Conduct usability testing and user interviews both remotely and in … person. Champion user needs across the project, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity are embedded in all stages. Manage research activities in line with government service standards and ethical research principles. Skills Required Proven experience as a User Researcher in a digital, user-centred design environment (preferably within government or large-scale organisations). Strong understanding of user research methodologies More ❯

ITIL Service Management Consultant/Service Architect – SC ClearedSR2 Consulting is recruiting a Service Management Consultant/Architect for an exciting government project.This role will be responsible for designing, implementing and improving IT service management capabilities aligned to ITIL, supporting a product-centric operating model and ensuring services are scalable, efficient, and aligned to business needs.Due … to the nature of the role, active SC clearance is required. Key Responsibilities Design and implement end-to-end IT service operating models. Assess and enhance ITIL-aligned service practices and maturity. Define metrics to track service performance and customer satisfaction. Support improvement and adoption of ITSM tooling (e.g. ServiceNow, Remedy, Jira SM). Develop governance … process flows, and documentation for service design. Drive continual improvement and enable organisational change through engagement and communication. Skills & Experience ITIL v4 (or v3) certification. Proven experience designing or improving ITSM frameworks. Hands-on experience with ITSM tools (ServiceNow preferred). Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience working with or within product teams in Agile environments. Active SC More ❯

re seeking an experienced User Researcher to join a major central government programme focused on delivering user-centred digital services. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure design and delivery decisions are grounded in a deep understanding of user needs. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in collaborative, agile environments and has proven experience conducting … research within central government or other large, complex organisations. Key Responsibilities Plan, design, and conduct user research using a range of qualitative and quantitative methods Collaborate with designers, product managers, and developers to inform service design decisions Analyse and present research findings in clear, actionable ways for different audiences Champion user needs and accessibility best practices across … improvement of research practices and standards Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a User Researcher within central government or large-scale public sector programmes Strong understanding of user-centred design principles and agile delivery environments Experience with a range of research methods (e.g., interviews, usability testing, surveys, field research) Ability to communicate findings clearly and influence decision-making Knowledge More ❯

inside IR35 Location: Newcastle - hybrid working The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in user research , with demonstrable experience delivering projects within public sector or government environments Plan, design, and conduct user research using a range of qualitative and quantitative methods. Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to embed user-centred design practices. Champion user needs and ensure … they are central to service design and delivery. Develop research plans and deliver actionable insights to inform product and service development. Present findings to stakeholders and influence decision-making. Ensure research activities align with GDS guidelines and contribute to service assessments. Maintain research documentation and contribute to the continuous improvement of research practices. More ❯

deep understanding of agile delivery in government settings. Key Responsibilities Lead the discovery and analysis of business needs, translating them into clear, actionable requirements. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and deliver effective digital solutions. Work closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment between business goals and technical solutions. Support the development of business cases and contribute to service design in line with GDS standards. Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Business Analyst in public sector. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a user-centred mindset. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Experience with GDS standards and agile delivery methodologies. Experience working across the full delivery lifecycle, from discovery to live service. If this role sounds More ❯

As an Interaction Designer, you'll work at the heart of an agile, multidisciplinary team to design user-centred digital services that are simple, accessible, and effective. You'll turn complex government processes into intuitive, seamless user journeys to make services that work for everyone. Responsibilities Collaborate with user researchers, content designers, and service designers to translate insights … into design solutions. Create wireframes, prototypes, and design patterns that meet GOV.UK Design System standards. Advocate for accessibility, inclusivity, and evidence-based design decisions. Iterate designs based on user feedback, analytics, and testing results. Contribute to design critiques, share best practices, and help shape design standards across the organisation. Key Requirements and Skills Active … Security Check (SC) clearance (essential) Proven experience designing digital products or services within large or complex organisations (government experience desirable) Strong knowledge of user-centred design, accessibility, and interaction patterns Ability to prototype and communicate design ideas clearly to technical and non-technical audiences Familiarity with agile delivery environments and working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams Reasonable Adjustments: Respect More ❯

Service Designer/Service Architect - Umbrella - Highly Remote - 3 Months Defining Operating Models and Service Requirements Most have outstanding comms/stakeholder skills and be able to be self starting and self contained Working with multiple third parties and need to have experience of working within a large enterprise environment Successful candidate will ideally have some experience More ❯

ie MS Dynamics) Experience of working on Programmes relating to legacy systems, mapping out what to keep etc Experience of working directly onsite in a Clinical environment Experience in Service Design Immediate availability Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this More ❯