8 Public Sector Law jobs in the United Kingdom
Central Government Employment Lawyer
Posted 2 days ago
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Government Employment Lawyer
Locum Contract - Full Time 12 months+
Rate - £31 PAYE + holidays or £3 Umbrella per hour
Annual equivalent of 1,200
Central London, Hybrid-Working
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Lawyer to join a Central Government Organisation. My client is looking for a passionate individual who has extensive knowledge of Employment Law, with previous employment litigation experience applicable in a large scope of circumstances.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing advice in relation to Employment Law
- Conducting settlement negotiations with opposing representatives
- Employment based litigation and proceedings in courts, appeals and tribunals
- Interviewing witnesses and recording witness statements
Required Skills and Experience
- A qualified solicitor or barrister
- Extensive knowledge of Employment Law and Litigation
- Excellent communication skills to deal with clients and parties from a variety of backgrounds
- Experience of a busy litigation caseload, with considerable autonomy
- A good drafting and written ability
Benefits of working for the employer
- Annual equivalent of 1,200
- Hybrid working
- Flexible working arrangements
- Access to unique work within a Central Government Organisation
- Central London Location
- Long contracts with opportunities to extend
- Client will wait up to 3 months notice period
This is a fantastic and unique opportunity for an Employment Lawyer to join a well-established Central Government Organisation, which prides itself in providing high-quality, pristine service to its clients. If you have a keen interest to learn more about this role and have relevant skills or experience for this Employment Lawyer role, please apply now, and contact Zanub Najmi at Sellick Partnership.
Zanub is a consultant based in Sellick Partnership's Manchester Office, as part of the Central Government legal recruitment team.
Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
#J-18808-LjbffrService Designer Public Sector

Posted 25 days ago
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**About NTT DATA and Tangity**
NTT DATA is a trusted global innovator with over 100,000 professionals in 50+ countries. Headquartered in Tokyo, we bring elements of our Japanese heritage-precision, long-term thinking, and social responsibility-into our UK work. In the UK, we work across telecoms, financial services, manufacturing, and the public sector, delivering end-to-end services from strategy to implementation.
**Tangity** , part of the NTT DATA Design Network, is a global design studio dedicated to humanising complexity. We combine Strategy, Technology, and Design to create meaningful, inclusive, and impactful services that improve lives and systems. Our studios work closely with delivery teams to embed design deeply into every project and across every touchpoint.
**The Role**
As a **Senior Service Designer** at Tangity, you'll operate as a core member of agile, cross-functional teams delivering human-centred, end-to-end service experiences. You'll take ownership of your deliverables, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to a culture of learning and excellence.
You will lead service design activities with increasing autonomy-from framing challenges and planning research to developing holistic service models. You'll help shape design outcomes that balance user needs, business goals, and technical feasibility. You'll also begin to mentor junior team members, contribute to our internal service design practice, and support the development of our collective craft.
**What you'll be doing:**
+ Scope, plan, and lead service design activities across all phases of design and delivery
+ Conduct mixed-method user research (interviews, contextual inquiries, usability testing, surveys, etc.) to uncover user needs and pain points
+ Map and visualise services across layers (e.g. service blueprints, customer journeys, ecosystem maps, process diagrams) to reveal opportunities and drive alignment
+ Synthesise research insights and identify patterns using frameworks such as Jobs to Be Done, service safaris, personas, and value proposition canvases
+ Facilitate co-creation sessions, ideation workshops, and playback sessions with stakeholders and users
+ Prototype service components and touchpoints (e.g. scripts, flows, mock service experiences) to test desirability and feasibility
+ Translate insights into actionable service improvements, opportunity areas, and design recommendations
+ Communicate complex service concepts and journeys through compelling storytelling and artefacts
+ Embed accessibility and inclusive design principles throughout the service lifecycle
+ Support junior designers with feedback, encouragement, and guidance
+ Contribute to the ongoing development of Tangity's service design practice, methods, and tools
**What experience you'll bring:**
**Core Responsibilities**
+ Independently delivers high-quality design outputs with minimal supervision
+ Participates actively in internal rituals (e.g. stand-ups, critiques, knowledge shares)
+ Helps translate client or user needs into effective, actionable design solutions
+ Begins to mentor or support junior team members with constructive feedback and encouragement
**Expected Behaviours**
+ Takes initiative to complete work independently while knowing when to seek input or support
+ Proactively communicates progress and asks thoughtful questions to deepen understanding
+ Contributes to the quality and pace of the team's delivery, offering ideas and solutions
+ Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and a positive attitude toward challenges
**What We're Looking For**
+ 5+ years of relevant experience in Service Design or a related discipline
+ Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end service design capability across sectors or domains
+ Confident in applying human-centred design principles and inclusive design practices
+ Experienced in mapping services, synthesising insights, and facilitating collaborative workshops
+ Proficient in communicating design concepts visually and verbally to stakeholders
+ Familiar with agile environments and working in multidisciplinary product teams
+ Knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and inclusive design methods
+ Strong written and verbal English communication skills
+ Exposure to Government Digital Service (GDS) and service standards
+ Experience working in or with the UK public sector
+ Familiarity with design systems and integrating service design with digital delivery
+ Degree in Service Design, UX, HCI, or a related discipline
**Who we are:**
We're a business with a global reach that empowers local teams, and we undertake hugely exciting work that is genuinely changing the world. Our advanced portfolio of consulting, applications, business process, cloud, and infrastructure services will allow you to achieve great things by working with brilliant colleagues, and clients, on exciting projects.
Our inclusive work environment prioritises mutual respect, accountability, and continuous learning for all our people. This approach fosters collaboration, well-being, growth, and agility, leading to a more diverse, innovative, and competitive organisation. We are also proud to share that we have a range of Inclusion Networks such as: the Women's Business Network, Cultural and Ethnicity Network, LGBTQ+ & Allies Network, Neurodiversity Network and the Parent Network.
For more information on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion please click here: Creating Inclusion Together at NTT DATA UK | NTT DATA ( we'll offer you:**
We offer a range of tailored benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Our Learning and Development team ensure that there are continuous growth and development opportunities for our people. We also offer the opportunity to have flexible work options.
You can find more information about NTT DATA UK & Ireland here: are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in the fair treatment of all our employees and commit to promoting equity and diversity in our employment practices. We are also a proud Disability Confident Committed Employer - we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us, during the application process, that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.
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Senior Service Designer - Public Sector
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Senior Service Designer – Public Sector
Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £75,000
Clearance: Must currently hold or have previously held SC clearance
Eligibility: Must have lived in the UK continuously for the past 5 years (no absences over 3 months)
The Opportunity
A leading design consultancy is seeking a Senior Service Designer to join a multidisciplinary team delivering impactful, human-centred services for the UK public sector. This is a chance to work on meaningful projects that improve lives and systems, while contributing to a growing design practice.
What You’ll Do
- Lead service design activities across discovery, alpha, beta, and live phases
- Conduct user research and map service journeys, ecosystems, and processes
- Facilitate co-creation workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions
- Prototype service components and test with users to validate ideas
- Translate insights into actionable service improvements and design recommendations
- Mentor junior designers and contribute to internal design capability building
What You’ll Bring
- 5+ years of experience in service design or a related discipline
- Strong portfolio showcasing end-to-end service design work
- Experience working in or with the UK public sector
- Familiarity with GDS standards and inclusive design practices
- Skilled in research, synthesis, facilitation, and visual communication
- Comfortable working in agile, cross-functional teams
Why Apply?
You’ll join a collaborative, inclusive environment that values continuous learning, well-being, and innovation. The organisation offers flexible working, tailored benefits, and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Apply Now
If you meet the clearance and residency requirements and are passionate about designing services that matter, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note: All applicants must have an updated portfolio.
Contact Anna-Jane Murphy to learn more about the role!
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Senior Service Designer - Public Sector
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Senior Service Designer – Public Sector
Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £75,000
Clearance: Must currently hold or have previously held SC clearance
Eligibility: Must have lived in the UK continuously for the past 5 years (no absences over 3 months)
The Opportunity
A leading design consultancy is seeking a Senior Service Designer to join a multidisciplinary team delivering impactful, human-centred services for the UK public sector. This is a chance to work on meaningful projects that improve lives and systems, while contributing to a growing design practice.
What You’ll Do
- Lead service design activities across discovery, alpha, beta, and live phases
- Conduct user research and map service journeys, ecosystems, and processes
- Facilitate co-creation workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions
- Prototype service components and test with users to validate ideas
- Translate insights into actionable service improvements and design recommendations
- Mentor junior designers and contribute to internal design capability building
What You’ll Bring
- 5+ years of experience in service design or a related discipline
- Strong portfolio showcasing end-to-end service design work
- Experience working in or with the UK public sector
- Familiarity with GDS standards and inclusive design practices
- Skilled in research, synthesis, facilitation, and visual communication
- Comfortable working in agile, cross-functional teams
Why Apply?
You’ll join a collaborative, inclusive environment that values continuous learning, well-being, and innovation. The organisation offers flexible working, tailored benefits, and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Apply Now
If you meet the clearance and residency requirements and are passionate about designing services that matter, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note: All applicants must have an updated portfolio.
Contact Anna-Jane Murphy to learn more about the role!
AMC/AJM/SSDTP
Senior Service Designer - Public Sector
Posted 25 days ago
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£6000 - 75000 GBP
10% Bonus, Pension, Healthcare
Hybrid WORKING
Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent
Senior Service Designer - Public Sector
Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £75,000
Clearance: Must currently hold or have previously held SC clearance
Eligibility: Must have lived in the UK continuously for the past 5 yea.
SERVICE DESIGNER - SC, PUBLIC SECTOR
Posted 2 days ago
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Service Designer
Location: UK-wide (Hybrid working with occasional travel)
Salary: 67,000 - 80,000 (depending on experience) + Great Perks
Security Clearance: SC Cleared or Eligible
About the Organisation
This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation delivering high-impact digital and data solutions across the UK public sector. Known for its commitment to excellence and innovation, the company works on complex, large-scale programmes that improve services and outcomes for citizens. You'll be part of a collaborative, agile team that values curiosity, integrity, and user-centred design-working on meaningful projects that shape the future of digital government.
The Role
We are seeking mid to senior level Service Designers who are confident in their practice and require minimal support to get started. You will be responsible for designing complex, user-centred services for public sector clients, with opportunities to work across government and private sector engagements. You will help set the vision for service design, ensuring that iterative processes lead to successful outcomes. You will champion and facilitate collaboration across diverse multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of co-design and shared ownership of the design process.
Key Responsibilities
* Support design decisions, communicate strategies, and coach others.
* Improve inclusive, accessible, and sustainable design practices.
* Align user needs with organizational goals.
* Plan and run design sessions.
* Embed hypothesis-driven and iterative design practices.
* Help teams adapt to changes and lead design work.
* Advocate for user-centred design and create inclusive environments for designers.
Skills and Experience
Essential:
* Proven ability to lead complex, user-centred design projects from initial concept to final implementation.
* Experience in designing government or public services.
* Strong knowledge of the (url removed) service standard.
* Strong skills in mentoring and coaching teams in iterative design practices.
* Expertise in integrating data-driven insights into service design.
* Experience in creating accessible and inclusive services.
* Ability to build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with key stakeholders.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate and champion design concepts and strategies at the highest levels of the organization.
Desirable:
* Ability to define and lead the strategic direction of service design within the business area.
* Expertise in, or the ability to lead user research projects and activities.
* Experience of leading design sessions and integrating diverse perspectives.
* Understand the strategic context of your work and how it aligns with broader project goals.
* Experience of working in other sectors.
* Consultancy experience and demonstrable experience of opening-up new account spaces.
* Multi-disciplinary design skills set.
* SC clearance.
Qualifications
* Degree in Service Design, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, or a related field or equivalent experience.
* Relevant professional certifications or equivalent experience.
Security Clearance
To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. To obtain SC clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements. Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality.
Disclaimer
Adecco are operating as an Employment Agency. Adecco are an equal opportunities employer and we are on the client's supplier list for this opening.
Please be assured that your CV will be treated in the strictest confidence and we would always speak to you before discussing your CV with any potential employer.
Keywords:
Service Design, User-Centred Design, (url removed) Standards, Public Sector, Digital Transformation, Agile Delivery, Inclusive Design, Accessibility, Design Thinking, UX Design, Interaction Design, Experience Design, Co-Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Multidisciplinary Teams, Strategic Design, Human-Centred Design, SC Clearance, Government Services, Design Strategy, Journey Mapping, Systems Thinking, User Research, Hypothesis-Driven Design, Iterative Design, Consultancy, Digital Services
SERVICE DESIGNER - SC, PUBLIC SECTOR
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Service Designer
Location: UK-wide (Hybrid working with occasional travel)
Salary: 67,000 - 80,000 (depending on experience) + Great Perks
Security Clearance: SC Cleared or Eligible
About the Organisation
This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation delivering high-impact digital and data solutions across the UK public sector. Known for its commitment to excellence and innovation, the company works on complex, large-scale programmes that improve services and outcomes for citizens. You'll be part of a collaborative, agile team that values curiosity, integrity, and user-centred design-working on meaningful projects that shape the future of digital government.
The Role
We are seeking mid to senior level Service Designers who are confident in their practice and require minimal support to get started. You will be responsible for designing complex, user-centred services for public sector clients, with opportunities to work across government and private sector engagements. You will help set the vision for service design, ensuring that iterative processes lead to successful outcomes. You will champion and facilitate collaboration across diverse multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of co-design and shared ownership of the design process.
Key Responsibilities
* Support design decisions, communicate strategies, and coach others.
* Improve inclusive, accessible, and sustainable design practices.
* Align user needs with organizational goals.
* Plan and run design sessions.
* Embed hypothesis-driven and iterative design practices.
* Help teams adapt to changes and lead design work.
* Advocate for user-centred design and create inclusive environments for designers.
Skills and Experience
Essential:
* Proven ability to lead complex, user-centred design projects from initial concept to final implementation.
* Experience in designing government or public services.
* Strong knowledge of the (url removed) service standard.
* Strong skills in mentoring and coaching teams in iterative design practices.
* Expertise in integrating data-driven insights into service design.
* Experience in creating accessible and inclusive services.
* Ability to build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with key stakeholders.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate and champion design concepts and strategies at the highest levels of the organization.
Desirable:
* Ability to define and lead the strategic direction of service design within the business area.
* Expertise in, or the ability to lead user research projects and activities.
* Experience of leading design sessions and integrating diverse perspectives.
* Understand the strategic context of your work and how it aligns with broader project goals.
* Experience of working in other sectors.
* Consultancy experience and demonstrable experience of opening-up new account spaces.
* Multi-disciplinary design skills set.
* SC clearance.
Qualifications
* Degree in Service Design, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, or a related field or equivalent experience.
* Relevant professional certifications or equivalent experience.
Security Clearance
To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. To obtain SC clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements. Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality.
Disclaimer
Adecco are operating as an Employment Agency. Adecco are an equal opportunities employer and we are on the client's supplier list for this opening.
Please be assured that your CV will be treated in the strictest confidence and we would always speak to you before discussing your CV with any potential employer.
Keywords:
Service Design, User-Centred Design, (url removed) Standards, Public Sector, Digital Transformation, Agile Delivery, Inclusive Design, Accessibility, Design Thinking, UX Design, Interaction Design, Experience Design, Co-Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Multidisciplinary Teams, Strategic Design, Human-Centred Design, SC Clearance, Government Services, Design Strategy, Journey Mapping, Systems Thinking, User Research, Hypothesis-Driven Design, Iterative Design, Consultancy, Digital Services
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Service Line Specialist - IOA (Public Sector)

Posted 25 days ago
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**Title -** **Service Line Specialist**
**Location:** UK - London
**Travel** - Weekly travel will vary depending on customer and prospect requirements.
**Summary of Department Focus:**
Intuitive Operations & Automation (IOA) business unit is one of Cognizant's highest growth businesses and a critical part of Cognizant's Digital imperatives in the market. UKI is a high-growth region and IOA is looking at expanding its presence further. One of IOA's strategic growth objectives is UKI region markets and IOA is looking for a highly accomplished, results-driven sales executive to **originate, advance, and close large sales opportunities** in outsourcing. This individual will be working with industry community (Client Partners, SLM (Service line managers) IOA leadership and the UKI MCU (Market Commercial Unit) leadership to drive **sales and business development** in a high growth and highly autonomous environment.
**Summary Job Description:**
+ Define and improve the go-to-market plans, offerings, and value propositions.
+ Drive sales and pipeline
+ Build strong internal relationships with Cognizant's UKI MCU & MDU (Market Commercial & Delivery Unit) leadership, IOA Commercial/Offshore Delivery Heads and other core leaders.
**Key Accountabilities**
+ **Closing Sales** - The main responsibility and focus of the role will be the growth of our IOA business within Europe. Specifically, win new deals in customer account per pre agreed targets.
+ **Sales Plan Creation** - A critical early task will be developing and executing a growth plan for Financial Services domain.
+ **Pipeline Management** - Among the critical tasks likely be featured in the sales plans, are developing the opportunity pipeline, qualifying high priority deals and winning new business in line with agreed targets.
+ **Demand Generation** - To work with IOA and UKI MCU teams to identify prospects, create marketing plans and take responsibility to engage new clients in conversation.
+ **Proposal Development** - Understand customer needs and translate them into winning proposals for Cognizant and its customer in partnership with the presales and solution teams.
+ **IOA Solution Development Oversight -** As a pursuit leader, partner with IOA solution architects, delivery teams and other horizontal practices (e.g., AIA, EAS) to create effective deal solutions.
+ **Deal Shaping / Pricing Development** - Develop creative deal shapes, commercial structures, and pricing proposals as part of a winning sales pursuit. Work closely with the business unit and regional FP&A teams
+ **C-Level Client Relationship Building** - Build relationships across CXO levels in client organizations and developing executive level relationships.
+ **Renewal deals in the industry -** Build relationships with the potential customers by working with Vertical and Country teams. Build disruptive propositions to hunt and win these businesses in the industry.
**Key Competencies**
+ **BPO** - Deep understanding of Business process outsourcing/Digitization and able to engage Customers in BPO deal, solution, transition, and transformation shaping discussions.
+ **IOA Solution Development -** Experience in developing BPO solutions ground up, in partnership with different stakeholders within an organisation.
+ **Industry Experience** - Demonstrated ability to understand business process challenges in one or more of our key industries and translating the needs in developing compelling business process solutions with a strong focus on technology-enabled process delivery.
+ **Global Experience** - Significant international experience required including being conversant in global service delivery models - both shared services and IOA.
+ **Verbal Communication Skills** - Excellent public speaking and presentation skills including the ability to convey a set of complex and detailed deal elements in a compelling, engaging, and easy to understand manner suitable for C-level buyers.
**Written Communication Skills** - Ability to create compelling sales story lines and PowerPoint decks for presentation to C-level executives.
**Approach to Work -** Possess the innate ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused, changing environment and work independently in a self-directed manner.
**Knowledge**
+ **Global Business Services** - Client-facing GBS project experience is preferred.
+ **Technology** - Understanding of technology solutions is required, especially how it affect business and operations.
+ **Professional Contacts** - Existing strong relationships with third party advisors, industry analyst, and potential C-level buyers is preferred.
+ **Virtual Work Environment** - Experience working in a virtual home / office work environment is preferred.
**Experience**
+ Experience in selling Public Sector domain in BPO/Consulting services working for a blue-chip company with added advantage in Public Sector industry selling.
+ Executive-level interpersonal, verbal, written and presentation skills, good listener, ability to provide a trusted voice at the decision-making table and be an advocate of Cognizant's vision and value proposition.
+ Experience in proactively growing customer relationships within an account while expanding their understanding of the customer's business.
+ He/she should be able to meet/deliver annual sales target of 20M TCV.
**Qualifications**
+ **Degrees** - CPA, MBA, or advanced degree in related field is preferred.
**About Cognizant**
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant combines a passion for client satisfaction, technology innovation, deep industry and business process expertise, and a global, collaborative workforce that embodies the future of work. With over 75 delivery centres worldwide and approximately 220,000 employees as of October 31, 2015, Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 2000, and the Fortune 500 and ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world. Visit us online at ** or follow us on Twitter: @Cognizant.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.