Are you interested in working for the Design Council?

The Design Council welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds.

Above all, we are looking for creative, innovative, flexible people who are hungry to learn about design and keen to develop their own careers.

Current vacancies

Project Manager – Public Service Innovation

We are currently building a brand new team at the Design Council. The Design Council is setting up a new Design Development team under the leadership of our new Deputy Chief Executive, David Godber. We have recently been awarded three major projects from Government that will kick start our activities demonstrating the practical role of design as an enabler of innovation. You would be joining a...

Project Manager – Health

We are currently building a brand new team at the Design Council. The Design Council is setting up a new Design Development team under the leadership of our new Deputy Chief Executive, David Godber.  We have recently been awarded three major projects from Government that will kick start our activities demonstrating the practical role of design as an enabler of innovation.  You would be joining...

Design Strategist

We are currently building a brand new team at the Design Council. The Design Council is setting up a new Design Development team under the leadership of our new Deputy Chief Executive, David Godber. We have recently been awarded three major projects from Government that will kick start our activities demonstrating the practical role of design as an enabler of innovation. You would be joining a...

Project Manager – Designing Out Crime

We are currently building a brand new team at the Design Council. The Design Council is setting up a new Design Development team under the leadership of our new Deputy Chief Executive, David Godber. We have recently been awarded three major projects from Government that will kick start our activities demonstrating the practical role of design as an enabler of innovation. You would be joining a...

Programme Manager – New Business Development

We are currently building a brand new team at the Design Council. The Design Council is setting up a new Design Development team under the leadership of our new Deputy Chief Executive, David Godber.  We have recently been awarded three major projects from Government that will kick start our activities demonstrating the practical role of design as an enabler of innovation.  You would be joining...

Head of Finance

This is an unusual and interesting role for a Head of Finance who wants to run a function, getting involved in strategic matters, and also remain hands-on with the operation of the organisation’s finances.  The role straddles the not-for-profit, Government and commercial sectors, the latter area rising due to the increasing number of commercial partnerships by the Design Council. Embedding the...

Resourcer

This is a new role for the Design Council – and the emphasis is on change in our resourcing and recruitment processes.  Historically the Design Council has worked in a functional organisation structure; recently it has moved to a project-based structure and is aspiring to having flexible resourcing across projects.  The challenge of the role will be to gain the internal momentum at all levels...

Financial Accountant (12 month contract)

There’s a great opportunity for a Financial Accountant to join us at the Design Council and support our work to make the UK more competitive, creative and sustainable.   You will be working as part of a busy, sociable team and reporting directly to the Head of Finance. You will be part-qualified, with solid technical experience, a proactive attitude and excellent attention to detail. And in...

Digital Marketing Specialist

We are looking for a specialist in digital and online marketing to join our Marketing and Communications team.