Current Vacancies

Introduce yourself

We always need great people with different skill sets. Feel free to get in touch and tell us about what you do. Email hello@shiftdesign.org.uk.

Louise out and about prototyping

 

I joined Shift tired of corporate consulting, jumping across short term projects, and seeking a sense of purpose and longer term ownership in the work I do everyday. That’s exactly what I got at Shift. We’re a mixed bag of designers, researchers and entrepreneurs. And all massive nerds when it comes to work. But we know how to have the craic as well. Shift is a great place to push yourself as far as you want to go.

Louise Cooper

Why work with us

We know people are at their best when they work in a supportive, collaborative and inspiring work environment. Our team say the best things for working at Shift are:

Real purpose

Our team know that every day they are working on important problems that impact people’s lives. We are currently working with partners on a range of issues, from mental health to work and financial wellbeing.

Ownership and accountability

We are a small team working on some chunky projects, and there are lots of opportunities to take ownership of areas of work. Shift might suit you if you enjoy collaborating with others, but want to see the direct fruits of your labour and really help shape something. Over the last couple of years, we’ve evolved Shift to become a flat, roles-based team which is based on the key principles of autonomy, accountability and transparency.

Great team

Shift is a fast-growing organisation, but prides itself on hiring great people who are inquisitive, thoughtful and interesting. There is opportunity to learn from people with different skill sets and work alongside inspiring teams with our partners.

Good benefits

We aim to recognise the hard work of our team by offering a rewarding set of benefits. These include extra holiday days for every year you’ve worked with us, opportunities for flexible working, plus access to our tech scheme, childcare vouchers and cycle to work schemes.

Building cars from cardboard at our summer party

 

I came to Shift from a very different kind of position in a very different kind of industry; Shift has the sort of open and resourceful culture which sees value in diverse skills and experience. It’s refreshing to find an organisation that genuinely encourages everyone to play to their strengths and take on challenges.

Hester Kitchen

What we look for…

All sorts

We believe diverse teams help us find better solutions, so look to add people from a range of backgrounds, ages and walks of life.

Diverse career histories

Whilst some of our team are specialists, others are hybrids who have had varied careers. We’re mainly looking for people with great skills and passion to use them.

Contributing to our organisational values

Our values reflect the kind of organisation we aspire to be and inform how we approach our work. We look for people who can add to this way of thinking. Read about our vision and purpose, and our approach for building social change

Find out more

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GDPR and Data Protection

In accordance with GDPR, we retain your application and contact details for four months after the role is filled. At that point, we then delete your records. View our Job Applicant Privacy Notice and Privacy Policy for more information. Please contact dataprotection@shiftdesign.org.uk with any queries.

Recruitment Agents

Note we do not work with agents or recruitment consultants to advertise or recruit for roles.

Duncan and Manjul at work