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Head of Service Design

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UCL

Jan 12

Applications are closed

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Consulting
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • London

Requirements

  • You will be a strong leader, with exceptional influencing skills, ensuring effective engagement with all stakeholders across the university.
  • Experienced in developing and launching services in a large and complex organisation, you will be adept at transformation and change management, and key communications that go alongside.

Responsibilities

  • It is responsible for building and embedding the practice of service design at UCL, ensuring that we put users needs at the centre of our thinking.
  • Engaging, strategic, and influential, you will design a set of high-volume services used across the university.
  • Acting as a trusted partner to Deans, Directors, and Functional Leads, you will focus on building a portfolio to support new strategic objectives and improve professional services.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Head of Service Design.

What is the reference number for this job?

The reference number is B01-04617.

What department is this position part of?

This position is part of the Vice-President (Operations) department.

Where is the location for this job?

The job is located in London.

What type of working pattern is offered?

The position is offered as full-time.

What is the contract type for this role?

The contract type is permanent.

Is this position eligible for secondment?

No, this position is not available for secondment.

What is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is 26-Jan-2025.

What are the main responsibilities of the Head of Service Design?

The main responsibilities include building and embedding the practice of service design, putting user needs at the center of thinking, and designing high-volume services across the university.

Is part-time or flexible work available for this position?

Yes, applications for part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements are welcomed, with a minimum of 0.5 FTE.

What percentage of time is required on-site for hybrid working?

A minimum of 20% on-site time is required for hybrid working.

What qualities are sought in the ideal candidate?

The ideal candidate should be a strong leader with exceptional influencing skills, experienced in developing and launching services in a large, complex organization, and adept in transformation, change management, and key communications.

What kind of benefits does UCL offer?

UCL offers a generous holiday allowance (41 days), a defined benefit pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme, enhanced parental pay, and various employee support programs, among other benefits.

Is there a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion at UCL?

Yes, UCL is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, aiming to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of the world’s talent and encourages applications from underrepresented candidates.

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Mission & Purpose

UCL is London’s leading multidisciplinary university, with a community of approximately 50,000 students and staff. Founded in 1826 in the heart of London, UCL was the first university in England to welcome students of any religion, and the first to welcome women on equal terms with men. We are a research-intensive university and a member of the UK’s Russell Group. We are a diverse community with staff from across the world, and are the only university to hold both a Silver Athena SWAN award and a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award. Join us to transform how the world is understood, how knowledge is created and shared and the way that global problems are solved.

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