Service Designer

LocationLondon, England, United Kingdom
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
DepartmentDesign
Company size33+ people
PostedSep 28, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live1d ago
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Experience with user-centred design activities at all levels, from big picture to detailed interaction, visual, content and information architecture design
Ability to understand, facilitate and communicate a vision of change from both business and user perspectives
Experienced in mapping service experiences and defining changes to meet user and business needs
Experienced at rapid prototyping to test, iterate and validate solution designs
Able to produce concise artefacts (e.g. personas, journey maps, blueprints, user stories) to help communicate user and business needs
Experienced at working with agile development teams and stakeholders to co-design products and services to meet user needs
Able to support and coach teams and stakeholders in the use of user-centred design and agile methodologies
Advocate for and ensures high standards of usability, accessibility and inclusivity for products and services
Detailed understanding and experience of working to the Government Service Standard
Know how to map and engage with different stakeholder groups
Able to carry out user research across internal and external user groups, utilising different research methods as appropriate
Experienced in the analysis and synthesis of qualitative and quantitative research data and findings, and able to communicate insights in an engaging and concise way
Can define key metrics and measurements used to evaluate the impact of products and services and inform ongoing enhancements
Excellent verbal/written, listening and facilitation skills and confident in communicating with stakeholders at all levels
Technical literacy to understand (at a high-level) technical processes, concepts and constraints
Ability to recognise and work within project constraints, supporting colleagues to ensure delivery of value to the client and their users
Keen to support the development of Solirius’ internal culture, tools, processes and growth opportunities
Benefits
Competitive salary
Bonus scheme
Private health insurance
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Development training
Enhanced parental leave
Paid fertility leave
Contributory pension
Employee assistance program
Gym membership
Flexible benefits allowance
Cycle to work scheme
Electric vehicle scheme
Flexible working
Annual away days
About the role
Role: Service Designer
Location: London/Hybrid
Clearances: Internal Background Check (DBS) / Eligible for Security Clearance
About the company
About Us:
Solirius Reply, part of the Reply Group, is a technology consultancy and digital transformation partner that helps organisations solve complex challenges through strategy, design, engineering, and delivery.
We work closely with our clients to deliver secure, accessible, user-focused services that evolve with their needs. By combining deep technical expertise with people-centred design, we create solutions that deliver meaningful, lasting impact.
Our consultants partner directly with client teams, embedding into organisations to understand their goals, challenges, and users. This collaborative approach enables us to deliver tailored solutions that drive measurable outcomes across public and private sectors.
Past and present clients include the Ministry of Justice, Department for Education, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, UEFA, International Olympic Committee, and Mercedes-Benz. Our services span the full digital delivery lifecycle, including architecture, engineering, delivery management, user-centred design, business analysis, data, DevOps, and AI.
We operate as a collaborative and inclusive organisation that empowers our people to take ownership, innovate, and develop their expertise. As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and social mobility, while creating opportunities for our teams to work on meaningful projects that deliver lasting impact.
Requirements
We’re looking for a Service Designer to join our multidisciplinary team designing and delivering innovative digital products and services for our Government and Private Sector clients.
You’ll be a great listener and communicator with a creative, structured and logical approach towards understanding problems and designing inclusive, human-centred experiences.
We’re specifically looking for a pragmatic team player with an appreciation of both business and user needs, who’s keen to develop their ‘T-shaped’ skills and is not afraid to take on new challenges
User-centred design
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You understand user-centred design activities at all levels, from the ‘big picture’ through to detailed interaction, visual, content and information architecture design.
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You’re able to understand, facilitate and communicate a vision of change from both business and user perspectives.
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You’re experienced in mapping service experiences and defining changes to meet user and business needs.
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You’re experienced at rapid prototyping to test, iterate and validate solution designs.
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You’re able to produce concise artefacts (e.g. personas, journey maps, blueprints, user stories) to help communicate user and business needs.
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You’re experienced at working with agile development teams and stakeholders to co-design products and services to meet user needs.
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You’re also able to support and coach teams and stakeholders in the use of user-centred design and agile methodologies.
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You advocate for and ensure high standards of usability, accessibility and inclusivity for products and services.
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You have a detailed understanding and experience of working to the Government Service Standard. (essential)
Research and analysis
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You know how to map and engage with different stakeholder groups.
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You’re able to carry out user research across internal and external user groups, utilising different research methods as appropriate.
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You’re experienced in the analysis and synthesis of qualitative and quantitative research data and findings, and are able to communicate insights in an engaging and concise way to engage stakeholders in data-informed decisions.
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You can define key metrics and measurements used to evaluate the impact of products and services and inform ongoing enhancements.
Communications and productivity
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You have excellent verbal/written, listening and facilitation skills and are confident in communicating with stakeholders at all levels.
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You have the technical literacy to understand (at a high-level) technical processes, concepts and constraints.
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You have the ability to recognise and work within project constraints, supporting colleagues to ensure delivery of value to the client and their users.
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You’re keen to support the development of Solirius’ internal culture, tools, processes and growth opportunities.
The ideal candidate will share our values and be aligned with our ways of working and as your career progresses, you can expect to work across all areas of the development lifecycle, from strategy to implementation, and to take on assignments in different sectors. This will provide you with a broad base of experience from which to continue building an outstanding career.
Candidates should be open to working in different locations for different clients. Although most of our work is remote, candidates should be happy to meet regularly in our London office and travel as client needs dictate.
Benefits
What We Offer:
Benefits
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Competitive Salary
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Bonus Scheme
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Private Healthcare Insurance
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25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
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Up to 10 days allocated for development training per year
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Enhanced Parental Leave
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Paid Fertility Leave (5 Days)
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Contributory Pension
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EAP with Help@Hand
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Gym Membership Benefits
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Flexible Benefits Allowance
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Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes
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Flexible Working
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Annual Away Days/Company Socials
Diversity and Inclusion
As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating a work environment that supports, celebrates, encourages and respects all individuals, where all processes are based on merit, competence and business needs.
Encouraging high social mobility is really important to us. We foster an inclusive culture by welcoming different perspectives, enabling equitable opportunities and promoting open dialogue. This commitment is reflected in initiatives such as our gender diversity group and our focus on mental health and wellbeing. Whatever stage you are at, you will find an environment where you can thrive.
Should you require further assistance or require any reasonable adjustments to be put in place to better support your application process, please do not hesitate to raise this with us.
As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive, enabling all candidates to demonstrate their skills, experience and potential.