Senior User Researcher

Role: Senior User Researcher Rate: £550 - £575 p/d (Via Umbrella) Location: Remote (1-2 days a week Canary Wharf) Duration: End of November 2026

We are looking for highly capable Senior User Researcher to lead user-centred research across complex digital services. This role requires someone who can operate confidently in fast-paced, product-focused delivery environments.

Technical & Delivery Expectations:

* Experience working in Agile, product-focused delivery environments You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to sprint ceremonies, and ensure user insights directly shape product and service decisions.

* Alignment with DDaT Senior User Researcher standards You will lead research activities, guide teams in best-practice methods, and ensure research quality across the programme.

* Skilled in mixed-methods research Able to plan and deliver a range of qualitative and quantitative approaches, selecting the right method for the research question and delivery phase.

* Strong stakeholder engagement Comfortable working with product managers, designers, developers, policy teams, and senior leaders to ensure user needs are understood, prioritised, and embedded in decision-making.

* Ability to translate insights into actionable recommendations You will turn research findings into clear, evidence-based guidance that informs design, strategy, and delivery.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

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