Service Designer

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Service Designer for a 6-month remote contract, focusing on a GxP e-Archive programme for a UK central government agency. The role will involve working collaboratively across various business, technical, and compliance teams to enhance user experiences by mapping service journeys and implementing user-centred design methodologies within a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with stakeholders and subject matter experts to understand user needs and current service processes.
  • Conduct user research and stakeholder engagement to identify pain points and improvement opportunities.
  • Map and document end-to-end service journeys that encompass people, processes, technologies, and activities.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive service blueprints to visualize the entire service experience.
  • Identify operational gaps, risks, and dependencies within the service workflow.
  • Translate complex stakeholder requirements into clear models and service recommendations.
  • Contribute to collaborative workshops and design sessions to validate findings and gather insights.
  • Support knowledge transfer by producing accessible service design outputs for stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Service Designer in complex transformation and technology programmes.
  • Strong skills in service mapping, user journey mapping, and service blueprinting.
  • Ability to engage with stakeholders and facilitate workshops for collaborative design.
  • Experience with user-centred design methodologies and conducting user research.
  • Familiarity with highly regulated environments, preferably in GxP, healthcare, or public sector.
  • Excellent visual and written communication skills to convey complex information effectively.
  • Ability to navigate and document manual processes and system interactions.