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User Researcher - UK WIDE - Remote Description for the User Researcher:- This is a fantastic opportunity with an international management consulting company, who are looking to fill multiple User Researcher roles to help deliver innovative digital solutions to a number of end clients in the UK (Large scale digital transformation Projects in the Public Sector … anywhere in the UK (remote) and will be based from home, however occasional client visits will be necessary for meetings but these will be fully funded. Experience for the User Researcher roles:- 18mths+ commercial experience in a User Researcher role GDS experience (Government Digital standards) Lived in the UK for 5yrs+ and not been abroad for … a 28 day+ holiday in last 5yrs to enable you to gain Security Clearance (SC level) on joining. Salary for the User Researcher roles on offer is up to £55,000 dependent on experience + an excellent benefits package including extensive training User Researcher - UK Wide - Digital Services, UK WIDE (Remote More ❯

User Researcher - UK WIDE - Remote Description for the User Researcher:- This is a fantastic opportunity with an international management consulting company, who are looking to fill multiple User Researcher roles to help deliver innovative digital solutions to a number of end clients in the UK (Large scale digital transformation Projects in the Public Sector … anywhere in the UK (remote) and will be based from home, however occasional client visits will be necessary for meetings but these will be fully funded. Experience for the User Researcher roles:- 18mths+ commercial experience in a User Researcher role GDS experience (Government Digital standards) Lived in the UK for 5yrs+ and not been abroad for … a 28 day+ holiday in last 5yrs to enable you to gain Security Clearance (SC level) on joining. Salary for the User Researcher roles on offer is up to £55,000 dependent on experience + an excellent benefits package including extensive training User Researcher - UK Wide - Digital Services, UK WIDE (Remote More ❯

User Researcher - UK WIDE - Remote Description for the User Researcher:- This is a fantastic opportunity with an international management consulting company, who are looking to fill multiple User Researcher roles to help deliver innovative digital solutions to a number of end clients in the UK (Large scale digital transformation Projects in the Public Sector … anywhere in the UK (remote) and will be based from home, however occasional client visits will be necessary for meetings but these will be fully funded. Experience for the User Researcher roles:- 18mths+ commercial experience in a User Researcher role GDS experience (Government Digital standards) Lived in the UK for 5yrs+ and not been abroad for … a 28 day+ holiday in last 5yrs to enable you to gain Security Clearance (SC level) on joining. Salary for the User Researcher roles on offer is up to £55,000 dependent on experience + an excellent benefits package including extensive training User Researcher - UK Wide - Digital Services, UK WIDE (Remote More ❯

Senior User Researcher (Contract) The Role: Subject Matter Expert, User Researcher We are seeking a highly experienced, independent Senior User Researcher for a key contract position. This is a strategic role where you will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) , driving optimal user experience across our digital products. You will be responsible … requiring a hybrid presence in Newcastle (3 days in office). You will receive a generous holiday entitlement of 33 days (pro-rata) . Key Responsibilities As a Senior User Researcher, you will operate independently and champion the user voice by: Conducting End-to-End Research: Independently design, plan, and execute research using a wide array of … methodologies, including in-depth user interviews, contextual inquiries, and usability testing. Applying Mixed-Methods Mastery: Utilizing Advanced Proficiency in both Qualitative Research and Quantitative Research (e.g., surveys, analytics, A/B testing) to deliver holistic, actionable insights. Creating Strategic Deliverables: Creating and maintaining critical user-centered artifacts, including detailed user personas and comprehensive journey maps , to align More ❯

User Researcher Leeds, West Yorkshire (Hybrid) 2 Month Contract – Inside IR35 – Immediate Start A great short-term opportunity for an experienced User Researcher to deliver actionable insights that shape key online customer journeys - from browse and search through to checkout and booking. The User Researcher lead end-to-end usability studies, combining moderated sessions … behavioural analytics, and customer feedback to uncover friction points and recommend clear, evidence-based improvements for product and design teams. User Researcher – Key Skills & Experience: Proven experience running usability research across web and app Strong understanding of user-centred design principles and qualitative methods Confident in synthesising findings into prioritised, actionable recommendations Skilled communicator with solid stakeholder … management experience Familiarity with UserZoom or similar research platforms This role would suit a hands-on User Researcher who enjoys turning insight into impact and delivering tangible improvements to user experience within a fast-paced digital environment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion More ❯

User Researcher Leeds, West Yorkshire (Hybrid) 2 Month Contract – Inside IR35 – Immediate Start A great short-term opportunity for an experienced User Researcher to deliver actionable insights that shape key online customer journeys - from browse and search through to checkout and booking. The User Researcher lead end-to-end usability studies, combining moderated sessions … behavioural analytics, and customer feedback to uncover friction points and recommend clear, evidence-based improvements for product and design teams. User Researcher – Key Skills & Experience: Proven experience running usability research across web and app Strong understanding of user-centred design principles and qualitative methods Confident in synthesising findings into prioritised, actionable recommendations Skilled communicator with solid stakeholder … management experience Familiarity with UserZoom or similar research platforms This role would suit a hands-on User Researcher who enjoys turning insight into impact and delivering tangible improvements to user experience within a fast-paced digital environment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion More ❯

User Researcher - BPSS Clearance Required Location: Newcastle, UK Work Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days in office/2 days remote Clearance: BPSS required Employment Type: Contract About the Role We are seeking a motivated and analytical User Researcher to join our growing team in Newcastle. In this role, you will be at the forefront of understanding user needs, behaviours, and pain points to help design and deliver outstanding user experiences. As a User Researcher , you will work independently, taking ownership of research activities from planning to delivery. You’ll act as a subject matter expert within your team, collaborating with designers, developers, and product managers to ensure our solutions are user-focused … and data-driven. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about research-led design who thrives in a collaborative, agile environment. Key Responsibilities Conduct user interviews, usability testing, and other research methods to gather insights and feedback. Analyse how users perform tasks to identify opportunities for improved experiences. Create and maintain user personas , journey maps , and other More ❯

User Researcher - BPSS Clearance Required Location: Newcastle, UK Work Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days in office/2 days remote Clearance: BPSS required Employment Type: Contract About the Role We are seeking a motivated and analytical User Researcher to join our growing team in Newcastle. In this role, you will be at the forefront of understanding user needs, behaviours, and pain points to help design and deliver outstanding user experiences. As a User Researcher , you will work independently, taking ownership of research activities from planning to delivery. You’ll act as a subject matter expert within your team, collaborating with designers, developers, and product managers to ensure our solutions are user-focused … and data-driven. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about research-led design who thrives in a collaborative, agile environment. Key Responsibilities Conduct user interviews, usability testing, and other research methods to gather insights and feedback. Analyse how users perform tasks to identify opportunities for improved experiences. Create and maintain user personas , journey maps , and other More ❯

Senior User Researcher c.£60,000 per annum Bedford Permanent Hybrid Working Are you a seasoned User Researcher driven by curiosity, empathy, and a commitment to inclusive design? Join us at MaPS, where you'll lead transformative research programmes that shape digital experiences for millions. From uncovering complex user needs—including those shaped by access … requirements and protected characteristics—to championing user-centred design across cross-functional teams, your work will directly influence how we build accessible, ethical, and impactful services. You'll collaborate with designers, analysts, policy experts, and delivery partners to ensure our propositions are not only data-informed but deeply human-centred. If you're ready to guide teams through discovery … challenge assumptions, and make research a strategic force for good, we want to hear from you. Role Overview The Senior User Researcher will report directly to Lead User Researcher. In this role, you will be responsible for: Key Responsibilities: Lead collaborative research programmes for complex projects to uncover user needs. Conduct workshops, debriefs, group note-taking More ❯

User Researcher, SC Cleared We're seeking an experienced User Researcher to join a high-profile government programme focused on delivering user-centred digital services. This role will involve working in a multidisciplinary team to plan, design, and carry out research that informs product and service design decisions. The successful candidate will hold active SC … Security Check) clearance and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment. Key Responsibilities Plan, design, and conduct user research using a range of qualitative and quantitative methods. Work collaboratively with designers, product managers, and developers to ensure research insights directly inform decision-making. Present findings in clear, actionable ways that influence product and service improvements. Conduct usability … testing and user interviews both remotely and in person. Champion user needs across the project, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity are embedded in all stages. Manage research activities in line with government service standards and ethical research principles. Skills Required Proven experience as a User Researcher in a digital, user-centred design environment (preferably within government More ❯

Workforce and Capability Division, where our mission is to equip government with the talent and insight needed to drive digital transformation and tackle future challenges. As a mid-weight User Researcher, you'll play a key role in shaping cross-government strategies through evidence-based insights and user-centred design. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary … research will inform updates to this framework, ensuring it remains relevant, usable, and aligned with the needs of practitioners and departments. Your responsibilities will include; planning, designing and conducting user research activities to understand the needs of digital and data professionals across government. You'll collaborate with stakeholders, communities of practice, and expert working groups to gather insights that … support recruitment, workforce planning, and skills development. You'll work closely with content designers and policy leads to ensure our frameworks, standards and propositions are grounded in real user needs. Your work will help shape principles, policies and standards that underpin a consistent and effective approach to capability building across government. As a User Researcher you'll More ❯

Role: User Researcher Location: Newcastle (2 days per week on-site) Duration: 6 months Rate: Inside IR35 Clearance: Must be eligible to work in roles requiring Security Clearance About the Role We're seeking an experienced User Researcher to join a major central government programme focused on delivering user-centred digital services. You'll work … closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure design and delivery decisions are grounded in a deep understanding of user needs. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in collaborative, agile environments and has proven experience conducting research within central government or other large, complex organisations. Key Responsibilities Plan, design, and conduct user research using a range of qualitative … and quantitative methods Collaborate with designers, product managers, and developers to inform service design decisions Analyse and present research findings in clear, actionable ways for different audiences Champion user needs and accessibility best practices across the team Contribute to continuous improvement of research practices and standards Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a User Researcher within central More ❯

User Researcher - Consultant Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a leading service provider to recruit a number of User Researchers to join a leading digital team with a passion for user-centred design, critical thinking, problem solving and designing and building digital services and products. Please note this is a hybrid role (in either London … Manchester, Glasgow office) with travel to client sites required on occasion and you will need to be eligible or hold current security clearance. The Role As a User Researcher you will work closely with Product Managers, Designers, developers, and other User Researchers to plan and conduct high-impact research that helps develop a better understanding of our … products and services that solve users' problems and meets their needs. * Lead the research for your team, suggesting the best approaches and methodologies to use to capture the right user insights. * Plan and run qualitative studies, including remote and in person interviews, observations, diary studies, concept testing and usability studies. * Use quantitative methods such as surveys to identify actionable More ❯

Senior User Researcher - Local Government/Public Sector Contract: 12 months Location: London (2 days on-site per week) IR35: Inside IR35 Experience required: Local Government/Council experience (essential) A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior User Researcher to support a major Central Government digital programme focused on improving public-facing services and … digital products used across the UK. You will conduct high-quality strategic research with citizens, service users, and local government teams to shape user-centred design, product direction and organisational decision-making. This role requires someone with strong expertise in end-to-end user research and a background working with local authorities or councils to understand how public … services operate at a local level. What You'll Do As a Senior User Researcher , you will: Lead and deliver a wide range of user research projects (discovery through to evaluative) involving local government officers and end users Plan, design and conduct research using both qualitative and quantitative methods Run research activities end-to-end: designing, recruiting More ❯

Role: User Researcher Location: Newcastle Hybrid Working: Please note - This role will require you to work from our Newcastle, Cobalt Business Park office 3 days per week. Note: The above information relates to a specific client requirement. As a User Researcher you will work with a team of creative and passionate UX Design specialists who are … responsible for creating user-centred designs for digital products and services. This is a great opportunity to work across multiple different clients in a range of industries. As a member of our close-knit UX and Design team, you will champion the value of User-Centred Design across all products and services as part of delivery best practice. … As a User Researcher, you will: Lead on planning, recruiting and conducting user research sessions to support the design and development of digital client services and projects Lead the research process from developing user recruitment briefs through to conducting sessions remotely or face-to-face, session analysis, report writing and playback to your team and stakeholders. More ❯

Senior User Researcher - Agentic AI/Quantitative Research Outside IR35: £475 - £525 5 month initial contract, likely to extend ASAP Start Once a week/once every 2 weeks to London We are seeking an experienced Senior User Researcher to support a government department on a high-profile programme of work. The role will involve leading … user research for the design and delivery of advanced AI/LLM-powered products and services , ensuring that accessibility, privacy, and safeguarding requirements are embedded into solutions at scale. You must either hold or be eligible for SC for this position. Key Responsibilities Lead the planning, design, and execution of user research activities for AI/LLM-powered … services. Apply mixed-methods research (qualitative and quantitative) to capture user needs, behaviours, and expectations in complex, high-transaction environments. Evaluate and provide recommendations for training data collection, categorisation, and labelling from a user-centred perspective. Test and assess AI/LLM model outputs against user requirements, accessibility standards, and regulatory frameworks. Collaborate with AI engineers, designers More ❯

Senior User Researcher - Agentic AI/Quantitative Research Outside IR35: £475 - £525 5 month initial contract, likely to extend ASAP Start Once a week/once every 2 weeks to London We are seeking an experienced Senior User Researcher to support a government department on a high-profile programme of work. The role will involve leading … user research for the design and delivery of advanced AI/LLM-powered products and services , ensuring that accessibility, privacy, and safeguarding requirements are embedded into solutions at scale. You must either hold or be eligible for SC for this position. Key Responsibilities Lead the planning, design, and execution of user research activities for AI/LLM-powered … services. Apply mixed-methods research (qualitative and quantitative) to capture user needs, behaviours, and expectations in complex, high-transaction environments. Evaluate and provide recommendations for training data collection, categorisation, and labelling from a user-centred perspective. Test and assess AI/LLM model outputs against user requirements, accessibility standards, and regulatory frameworks. Collaborate with AI engineers, designers More ❯

Senior User Researcher - Agentic AI/Quantitative Research Outside IR35: £475 - £525 5 month initial contract, likely to extend ASAP Start Once a week/once every 2 weeks to London We are seeking an experienced Senior User Researcher to support a government department on a high-profile programme of work. The role will involve leading … user research for the design and delivery of advanced AI/LLM-powered products and services , ensuring that accessibility, privacy, and safeguarding requirements are embedded into solutions at scale. You must either hold or be eligible for SC for this position. Key Responsibilities Lead the planning, design, and execution of user research activities for AI/LLM-powered … services. Apply mixed-methods research (qualitative and quantitative) to capture user needs, behaviours, and expectations in complex, high-transaction environments. Evaluate and provide recommendations for training data collection, categorisation, and labelling from a user-centred perspective. Test and assess AI/LLM model outputs against user requirements, accessibility standards, and regulatory frameworks. Collaborate with AI engineers, designers More ❯

User Researcher (Active SC required) Contract Duration: Beginning October – End of January (with potential to extend) Day Rate: £500 Outside IR-35 Predominantly remote with on site attendance in London We are seeking an experienced User Researcher to support the formation of a new Data Team. This role is critical in helping us understand how users … interact with data systems, dashboards, and reporting tools, ensuring that our solutions are intuitive, accessible, and aligned with genuine user needs. Key Responsibilities: Conduct user research activities including interviews, surveys, contextual inquiries, and usability testing across relevant user groups. Synthesise research findings into actionable insights to inform the design and development of data tools and reporting frameworks. … Collaborate closely with data analysts, engineers, and product managers to embed user needs throughout the development lifecycle. Develop personas, journey maps, and service blueprints to visualise user experiences and identify areas for improvement. Present research findings and recommendations in stakeholder sessions using clear and engaging formats. Identify gaps in user understanding or engagement with existing data systems More ❯

User Researcher (Active SC required) Contract Duration: Beginning October – End of January (with potential to extend) Day Rate: £500 Outside IR-35 Predominantly remote with on site attendance in London We are seeking an experienced User Researcher to support the formation of a new Data Team. This role is critical in helping us understand how users … interact with data systems, dashboards, and reporting tools, ensuring that our solutions are intuitive, accessible, and aligned with genuine user needs. Key Responsibilities: Conduct user research activities including interviews, surveys, contextual inquiries, and usability testing across relevant user groups. Synthesise research findings into actionable insights to inform the design and development of data tools and reporting frameworks. … Collaborate closely with data analysts, engineers, and product managers to embed user needs throughout the development lifecycle. Develop personas, journey maps, and service blueprints to visualise user experiences and identify areas for improvement. Present research findings and recommendations in stakeholder sessions using clear and engaging formats. Identify gaps in user understanding or engagement with existing data systems More ❯

User Researcher (Active SC required) Contract Duration: Beginning October – End of January (with potential to extend) Day Rate: £500 Outside IR-35 Predominantly remote with on site attendance in London We are seeking an experienced User Researcher to support the formation of a new Data Team. This role is critical in helping us understand how users … interact with data systems, dashboards, and reporting tools, ensuring that our solutions are intuitive, accessible, and aligned with genuine user needs. Key Responsibilities: Conduct user research activities including interviews, surveys, contextual inquiries, and usability testing across relevant user groups. Synthesise research findings into actionable insights to inform the design and development of data tools and reporting frameworks. … Collaborate closely with data analysts, engineers, and product managers to embed user needs throughout the development lifecycle. Develop personas, journey maps, and service blueprints to visualise user experiences and identify areas for improvement. Present research findings and recommendations in stakeholder sessions using clear and engaging formats. Identify gaps in user understanding or engagement with existing data systems More ❯

User Researcher (Active SC required) Contract Duration: Beginning October – End of January (with potential to extend) Day Rate: £500 Outside IR-35 Predominantly remote with on site attendance in London We are seeking an experienced User Researcher to support the formation of a new Data Team. This role is critical in helping us understand how users … interact with data systems, dashboards, and reporting tools, ensuring that our solutions are intuitive, accessible, and aligned with genuine user needs. Key Responsibilities: Conduct user research activities including interviews, surveys, contextual inquiries, and usability testing across relevant user groups. Synthesise research findings into actionable insights to inform the design and development of data tools and reporting frameworks. … Collaborate closely with data analysts, engineers, and product managers to embed user needs throughout the development lifecycle. Develop personas, journey maps, and service blueprints to visualise user experiences and identify areas for improvement. Present research findings and recommendations in stakeholder sessions using clear and engaging formats. Identify gaps in user understanding or engagement with existing data systems More ❯

User Researcher (Active SC required) Contract Duration: Beginning October – End of January (with potential to extend) Day Rate: £500 Outside IR-35 Predominantly remote with on site attendance in London We are seeking an experienced User Researcher to support the formation of a new Data Team. This role is critical in helping us understand how users … interact with data systems, dashboards, and reporting tools, ensuring that our solutions are intuitive, accessible, and aligned with genuine user needs. Key Responsibilities: Conduct user research activities including interviews, surveys, contextual inquiries, and usability testing across relevant user groups. Synthesise research findings into actionable insights to inform the design and development of data tools and reporting frameworks. … Collaborate closely with data analysts, engineers, and product managers to embed user needs throughout the development lifecycle. Develop personas, journey maps, and service blueprints to visualise user experiences and identify areas for improvement. Present research findings and recommendations in stakeholder sessions using clear and engaging formats. Identify gaps in user understanding or engagement with existing data systems More ❯

User Researcher – Public Sector Transformation Contract | £590 per day (Inside IR35) Remote-first Our client, a major consultancy delivering digital transformation programmes across central government, is seeking an experienced SC Cleared User Researcher to support a large-scale service redesign initiative. What you’ll bring: Proven track record delivering user research within government or GDS … aligned environments. Experience leading or mentoring multidisciplinary UCD teams. Strong understanding of Agile delivery and user-centred design principles. Skilled in planning, executing, and analysing user research to inform service and interaction design. Ability to map complex user journeys, uncover insights, and shape solutions through collaboration with stakeholders. Confident in presenting evidence and facilitating workshops to embed … user insight into delivery. Role details: £590 per day (Inside IR35) Active SC Clearance required Immediate start Remote-first (occasional travel may be required) If you’re a hands-on researcher with a passion for improving public services through evidence-based design, this is an excellent opportunity to make an impact on a high-profile government programme. More ❯

User Researcher – Public Sector Transformation Contract | £590 per day (Inside IR35) Remote-first Our client, a major consultancy delivering digital transformation programmes across central government, is seeking an experienced SC Cleared User Researcher to support a large-scale service redesign initiative. What you’ll bring: Proven track record delivering user research within government or GDS … aligned environments. Experience leading or mentoring multidisciplinary UCD teams. Strong understanding of Agile delivery and user-centred design principles. Skilled in planning, executing, and analysing user research to inform service and interaction design. Ability to map complex user journeys, uncover insights, and shape solutions through collaboration with stakeholders. Confident in presenting evidence and facilitating workshops to embed … user insight into delivery. Role details: £590 per day (Inside IR35) Active SC Clearance required Immediate start Remote-first (occasional travel may be required) If you’re a hands-on researcher with a passion for improving public services through evidence-based design, this is an excellent opportunity to make an impact on a high-profile government programme. More ❯