Service Designer (Public)

Company: Kainos
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Location: Belfast
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Job Description

hackajob is collaborating with Kainos to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

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Join Kainos and Shape the Future

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At Kainos, we’re problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators – driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we’re transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting-edge Workday solutions, or pushing the boundaries of technology, we do it together.

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We believe in a people-first culture, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration.

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Ready to make your mark? Join us and be part of something bigger.

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MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE BUSINESS:n As an experienced Service Designer (Consultant) at Kainos, you will be responsible for delivering end-to-end, efficient, and consistent service experiences. You will be an advocate for needs-based design, design research, design thinking and service design, and are passionate about guiding others in these principles. You may also manage, coach and develop a small number of staff, with a focus on managing employee performance and assisting in their career development.n You will be part of our growing Experience Design capability creating exemplary digital services. We are supportive, collaborative, talented, and hugely passionate about user-centred design. We are not about marketing and dark patterns; we are all about making a positive, measurable impact on millions of people through quality products and services.n MINIMUM (ESSENTIAL) REQUIREMENTSn • Provide clear visibility of the end-to-end service experiencen • Input to and influence the future of the service experiencen • Familiar with a range of strategic models and can apply themn • Understanding of business analysis in order to form problem statementsn • Provide guidance in needs-based design, design research, design thinking and service designn • Coach and support junior team membersn • Comfortable working with researchers and wider team to create experience maps and service blueprintsn • Understanding of a variety of research and design methodologies and approachesn • Can design, lead and facilitate workshops using a variety of techniques to drive outcomesn • Able to communicate effectively at all levelsn • Excellent commercial awarenessn • Understanding of stakeholder management and how to identify, facilitate and map landscapen • We are passionate about developing people – a demonstrated ability in managing, coaching and developing senior members of your team and wider communityn DESIRABLEn • Experience of working in a full-service digital agency environmentn • Experience working with Agile delivery methodologies

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Embracing our differences   

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At Kainos, we believe in the power of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that is as diverse as the world we live in, where everyone is valued, respected, and given an equal chance to thrive.   We actively seek out talented people from all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them who they are.   We also believe every candidate deserves a level playing field. 

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Our friendly talent acquisition team is here to support you every step of the way, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to reach out. 

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We understand that everyone's journey is different, and by having a private conversation we can ensure that our recruitment process is tailored to your needs.

Posted: July 12th, 2026