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SC Cleared Service Designer

Sanderson Government and Defence
Charing Cross · posted 4 August 2026
Salary
£130,000 – £143,000 a year
Location
Charing Cross, Greater London
Category
Logistics and Warehousing

Job Description



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SC Cleared Service Designer | Central Government

Hybrid | Bristol, London or Newcastle
Up to £550 per day (Inside IR35)
6-Month Contract
Active SC Clearance Required


We're supporting a major Central Government programme and are seeking an experienced Service Designer to help shape and improve critical public-facing services.


Working within a multidisciplinary agile team, you'll play a key role in designing end-to-end services that meet user needs, align with policy objectives, and adhere to GDS standards and best practices.



Essential Requirements

Active SC Clearance (must be current and transferable)


Strong experience working within Central Government


Proven experience delivering services in line with GDS standards


Expertise in service design methodologies and user-centred design


Experience mapping complex services across multiple channels and touchpoints


Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills



Key Responsibilities


  • Design and improve end-to-end public services using service design principles


Create service blueprints, user journeys, ecosystem maps and process flows


Identify pain points, opportunities and service improvements through research insights


Collaborate with User Researchers, Interaction Designers, Content Designers, Product Managers and Developers


Facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions


Ensure services meet user needs, business objectives and accessibility requirements


Support GDS assessments and contribute to service strategy and delivery




Contract Details


  • Rate: Up to £550 per day


IR35: Inside IR35


Duration: Initial 6 months


Location: Bristol, London or Newcastle


Working Pattern: Hybrid, with 1-2 days per week onsite


Start Date: ASAP



This is a fantastic opportunity for an SC Cleared Service Designer to work on high-profile government transformation programmes, delivering meaningful services that impact millions of users across the UK.



Reasonable Adjustments:


Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. xwzovoh Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.


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