Senior User Researcher — Public Sector, Remote

The Design Project; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software solutions provider is seeking a Contract Senior User Researcher for an 11-week role focusing on user-centered design principles. The role involves leading and executing user research to deliver impactful insights that shape complex projects. You will work remotely, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams while ensuring compliance with GDS standards. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in public sector projects and demonstrate proven user research capabilities. This role offers a competitive daily rate and significant professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Fully remote working arrangement

Opportunity to make a difference on public services

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant practical experience in user research and senior-level roles.
• Experience acting as a Senior User Researcher on Public Sector UCD projects, ideally within the Health sector.
• Strong academic foundation often beneficial in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute user research initiatives focusing on impactful insights.
• Plan and facilitate user research activities across various projects.
• Analyze and synthesize qualitative data into actionable insights.

Skills

User Research Expertise

GDS Service Standards

Inclusive Research Practices

Qualitative Analysis & Synthesis

Facilitation Skills

Written Communication

Autonomy & Project Management

Public Sector Project Experience

Education

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)

Psychology

Sociology

Design Research

Tools

UserTesting.com

SurveyMonkey

Figma

Zoom

Job description

A leading software solutions provider is seeking a Contract Senior User Researcher for an 11-week role focusing on user-centered design principles. The role involves leading and executing user research to deliver impactful insights that shape complex projects. You will work remotely, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams while ensuring compliance with GDS standards. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in public sector projects and demonstrate proven user research capabilities. This role offers a competitive daily rate and significant professional development opportunities.