Senior Service Designer — Public Sector Transformation

Tarka Talent; Manchester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK seeks a Consultant/Senior Consultant – Service Designer to drive impactful service design projects across major cities, including Manchester. The ideal candidate will possess strong service design experience, particularly in the public sector, and demonstrate proficiency in research and prototyping. This permanent role offers a competitive salary ranging from £46,000 to £55,000, with opportunities for quick advancement in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Fast progression routes

A culture that values creativity and inclusivity

Impactful work

Qualifications

• Strong service design experience in consulting or design‑led roles.
• Track record of public sector project delivery.
• Confidence in research, prototyping and stakeholder engagement.
• Agile ways of working and an eye for innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end service design projects with visible, lasting impact.
• Use journey mapping, blueprints & prototyping to create smarter services.
• Collaborate with product, design, and strategy experts in an agile setting.
• Run research and testing that directly shapes better experiences.
• Push boundaries with innovative, human‑centred design.

Skills

Service design experience

Public sector project delivery

Research and prototyping

Stakeholder engagement

Agile methodologies

Innovative design

Job description

A leading consultancy in the UK seeks a Consultant/Senior Consultant – Service Designer to drive impactful service design projects across major cities, including Manchester. The ideal candidate will possess strong service design experience, particularly in the public sector, and demonstrate proficiency in research and prototyping. This permanent role offers a competitive salary ranging from £46,000 to £55,000, with opportunities for quick advancement in a collaborative and innovative environment.