Remote Systemic Change Lead — Research & Co-Design

Dartington; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension

Flexible working

Co-working budget

Job summary

Dartington Service Design Lab in the UK is seeking a Systemic Change Lead for a permanent role, fully remote, with 0.8 to 1.0 FTE options. The salary is £43,575 p.a. for FTE, with 38 days leave and a pension.

You will design and deliver a portfolio of participatory research and evaluation projects, working with young people, communities, and system leaders, across the four nations. Start date is as soon as possible (Winter 2026/27); deadline for applications is 16th November 2026; travel is

Qualifications

• Experience applying systems and complexity-informed methods in research and design practice.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously with autonomy.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion in recruitment and work.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of participatory research, co-design and evaluation projects.
• Apply systems thinking and complexity-informed methods across projects.
• Manage multiple projects with independence and strategic direction.

Job description

Dartington Service Design Lab in the UK is seeking a Systemic Change Lead for a permanent role, fully remote, with 0.8 to 1.0 FTE options. The salary is £43,575 p.a. for FTE, with 38 days leave and a pension.

You will design and deliver a portfolio of participatory research and evaluation projects, working with young people, communities, and system leaders, across the four nations. Start date is as soon as possible (Winter 2026/27); deadline for applications is 16th November 2026; travel is