Average Service Designer salary in the UK

UCD Service Designer - Central GovernmentLocation: Remote (Occasional travel to Telford)Clearance: BPSSContract: 6-month rollingIR35: Inside IR35Experience:Must have Central Government experienceOverviewWe are seeking an experienced UCD Service Designer to support a major Central Government digital transformation programme. This role focuses exclusively on user-centred service design, not Service Management or ITIL.You will work within a multidisciplinary delivery team to design intuitive, accessible and user-focused services that meet GDS standards. The role is predominantly remote, with occasional travel required to Telford for workshops or key meetings.Key ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end user-centred service design activities.Collaborate with user researchers, product managers, interaction designers and technical teams.Map complex service journeys and identify opportunities for improvement.Create service blueprints, journey maps, prototypes and other UCD artefacts.Facilitate workshops, co-design sessions and stakeholder discussions.Support continuous improvement across services and workflows.Essential Skills & ExperienceStrong background as a User-Centred Design (UCD) Service Designer.Proven experience working within UK Central Government.Ability to design end-to-end services grounded in user needs and evidence.Skilled in creating service maps, blueprints, and prototypes.Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.Experience working within agile, multidisciplinary teamsDesirableExperience designing services in complex, regulated or large-scale environments.Familiarity with government digital transformation programmes.

Senior Service Designer (SC Cleared)Location: London (Hybrid)Contract Length: 6 monthsIR35 Status: Inside IR35Clearance: Active SC Clearance requiredThe RoleWe are looking for an experienced Senior Service Designer to support a high-profile UK Government programme. This role requires someone who can operate at a strategic, organisational level, leading and embedding User-Centred Design (UCD) across a complex, multi-workstream environment.You will play a key role in shaping and improving end-to-end services, ensuring alignment with GDS standards and delivering meaningful outcomes for users, teams, and stakeholders.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and embed full UCD practice across a priority public-sector programmeOperate at strategic and organisational level, overseeing multiple streams of workInfluence senior stakeholders and support evidence-based decision-makingDefine, test, and improve end-to-end operational workflowsEnsure services meet GDS and Government Service Standard requirementsCollaborate effectively with multidisciplinary delivery teamsEssential ExperienceSignificant Public Sector Service Design experienceProven delivery within UK Government departmentsStrong understanding and application of GDS standardsExtensive experience delivering UCD at scaleAbility to lead, influence, and add value across complex programmesExcellent stakeholder management and communication skillsDesirable ExperienceExperience working across large or complex transformation programmesBackground operating at senior or organisational design levelContract DetailsActive SC Clearance is essential6-month initial contractInside IR35Hybrid working - London (on-site attendance required)

Service Designer - UK WIDE - Remote - Multiple roles - Public Sector (GDS)Description for the Service Designer:- This is a fantastic opportunity with an international management consulting company, who are looking to fill multiple Service Designer roles (Intermediate and Senior) to help deliver innovative digital solutions to a number of end clients in the UK (Large scale digital transformation Projects in the Public Sector). This will be joining their exciting growing digital practise and will offer great opportunities for career growth.My client offers excellent career development plans and training to all there consultants, both online and classroom training.Candidates can live anywhere in the UK (remote) and will be based from home, however client visits will be necessary for meetings but these will be fully funded (1-2 days a month).Experience for the Service Designer roles:-2yrs+ commercial experience in a Service Designer rolePublic Sector including GDS experience (Government Digital standards)Lived in the UK for the last 5yrs (to get Security Clearance)Salary for the Service Designer roles on offer is up to £70,000 dependent on experience + an excellent benefits package, Fantastic training and proper career development plans.Service Designer- UK Wide - Digital Services, UK WIDE (Remote)