Senior Design Researcher (Community of Practice Lead)Join Lloyds Banking Group as a Senior Design Researcher and Community of Practice Lead. In this role you will drive the future of design at LBG, shaping research practice, nurturing a vibrant community of designers, and championing integration of experience design with product, engineering and broader marketing.Location & CompensationLocation: Manchester, Bristol, Leeds, Halifax or Edinburgh (hybrid, 2 days per week in office)Salary: £76,194 - £89,640; Hours: 35 per week; Type: Full-timeResponsibilitiesBuild capability by sourcing, piloting and embedding groundbreaking design research trends, tools and frameworks.Lead and mentor a community of Design Researchers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, experimentation and bold thinking.Organise events and showcases to spark creativity, foster collaboration and unite researchers around a shared mission.Create and deliver learning experiences that accelerate technical mastery and leadership growth.Partner with senior leadership to map maturity journey and unlock growth across capability, culture and craft.Represent the field at senior levels, influencing strategy and championing the voice of design within the Experience Design Leadership Team.Accelerate agility and excellence by delivering next‑generation tools, frameworks and processes.Collaborate with Design Leadership to reinvent onboarding, engagement and development of design research talent.Qualifications & SkillsVisionary and passionate about experience design, with a proven track record of pushing boundaries.Inspiring leader able to rally teams and partners around ambitious goals.Agile and comfortable navigating between strategic vision and hands‑on delivery.Collaborative, building agreement and momentum for new ideas and ways of working.Data‑driven, able to measure and communicate the value of communities of practice.Trusted, able to foster openness and champion inclusion and growth.Proactive, well‑organised, energized by solving complex challenges at pace.Exceptional communicator, sharing ideas and success stories in compelling ways.BenefitsGenerous pension contribution up to 15%Annual performance‑related bonusShare schemes including free sharesWell‑being initiatives and generous parental leave policies30 days holiday, with bank holidays on topDiscounted shopping and lifestyle benefitsWhy Lloyds Banking GroupWe invest in our people, data and technology, driving innovative projects and new ways for employees to work, learn and thrive. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from underrepresented groups. #J-18808-Ljbffr