Contract UX Research Jobs in the UK

18 of 18 Contract UX Research Jobs in the UK

User Researcher Inside IR35 Government

South West London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Interact Consulting Limited
My client, who are a government funded organisation, working within the public sector are looking for an additional User Experience Research Consultant to come in and work initially on a 12 week basis fully remote. You Must have had experience of working alongside Gov.uk, please do not apply if this is not the case! You will be a … User Experience (UX) Research specialist that is passionate about research, user centered design, and building great products. An advocate of rapid iterative testing during development and upfront product discovery research. You will have created and led UX Research processes and strategy within an agile development environment, whilst working across multiple teams and … ensure the UX specification is successfully translated into visual design and code you must offer 3-4 years' experience working at an Agency or client-side doing user research, quantitive and qualitative research, or usability roles. The researcher would be consulting alongside a UX team of 2 designers, one junior researcher and two Front More ❯
Employment Type: Contract, Work From Home
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UX Designer

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Cathcart Technology
UX Designer UX Designer is required by our client in Edinburgh for an initial 12 month contract position. We are looking for Designers with excellent UX and User Research skills, so you must have a wealth of knowledge in both UX and User Research to apply. Our client is a software house … desirable for this contract. Candidates wishing to apply should be able to start within the next four weeks and have experience in most of the following: Key Skills & Experience ** UX ** User Research ** Figma ** Jira ** SaaS **Agile A competitive daily rate of £375 to £400 is on offer. However, candidates must be well versed in getting up to More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £375 - £400/day
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UX Designer

Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Cathcart Technology
UX Designer UX Designer is required by our client in Edinburgh for an initial 12 month contract position. We are looking for Designers with excellent UX and User Research skills, so you must have a wealth of knowledge in both UX and User Research to apply. Our client is a software house … desirable for this contract. Candidates wishing to apply should be able to start within the next four weeks and have experience in most of the following: Key Skills & Experience ** UX ** User Research ** Figma ** Jira ** SaaS **Agile A competitive daily rate of £375 to £400 is on offer. However, candidates must be well versed in getting up to More ❯
Employment Type: Contract, Work From Home
Rate: £375 - £400 per day
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UX Researcher Digital Interaction

Gaydon, Warwick, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
Jonathan Lee Recruitment
UX Researcher (Digital Interaction) - 36242559 - £27.30/hr Step into a role that combines your passion for user experience with cutting-edge innovation in the automotive industry. As a UX Researcher (Digital Interaction), you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects that shape the future of in-vehicle digital experiences. This company offers a dynamic and … looking for a role that challenges you to think creatively while contributing to meaningful advancements, this is the perfect opportunity for you. What You Will Do: - Plan and execute UX testing activities across vehicles and prototype platforms, including virtual reality and functional prototypes. - Conduct usability testing using both qualitative and quantitative methods to assess digital interfaces. - Collaborate with UX … centred design. Location: This role is based in Gaydon, offering a unique chance to work in the heart of automotive innovation. Interested?: If you're ready to take your UX research expertise to the next level and contribute to the future of digital interaction, apply now and let your skills drive innovation! Your CV will be forwarded More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £27.30 per hour
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UX Researcher (Digital Interaction)

Gaydon, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd
UX Researcher (Digital Interaction) - (phone number removed) - £27.30/hr Step into a role that combines your passion for user experience with cutting-edge innovation in the automotive industry. As a UX Researcher (Digital Interaction), you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects that shape the future of in-vehicle digital experiences. This company offers a … looking for a role that challenges you to think creatively while contributing to meaningful advancements, this is the perfect opportunity for you. What You Will Do: - Plan and execute UX testing activities across vehicles and prototype platforms, including virtual reality and functional prototypes. - Conduct usability testing using both qualitative and quantitative methods to assess digital interfaces. - Collaborate with UX … centred design. Location: This role is based in Gaydon, offering a unique chance to work in the heart of automotive innovation. Interested?: If you're ready to take your UX research expertise to the next level and contribute to the future of digital interaction, apply now and let your skills drive innovation! Your CV will be forwarded More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £27.30/hour
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UX Designer

Gaydon, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Caresoft Global Talent Solutions Ltd
Job Title: UX Designer Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire Rate: £33.88ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £25.26ph PAYE Employment Type: Contract 31.3.26 Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week Reference: J(phone number removed) This role exists to generate and deliver high-quality interaction design for future products. It focuses on the conception and design of user interface systems across … the vehicle, including instrument clusters, centre screens, passenger screens, voice, gesture and other emerging interaction modalities. The UX Designer will translate operational and informational requirements into intuitive and elegant user experiences that support the driving task and align with industry standards and regulatory guidance. A key part of this role is working within an established Design System and Figma … and contribute to the Design System, ensuring consistent use of components, patterns and interaction models. Collaborate with DesignOps to evolve the component library, ensuring it supports current and future UX needs. Partner with researchers and behavioural scientists to plan and interpret user testing, iterating designs based on insights. Participate in agile ceremonies, sprint planning and design reviews as part More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £25.26 - £33.88/hour
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UI/UX Consultant

City, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Ascendion
Job Description: We are looking for a strong UI/UX professional who can design with a strategic mindset and create experiences that deliver measurable business value. Key Responsibilities: Lead and contribute to discovery-phase design activities Conduct user interviews, synthesize insights, and define user needs Translate research findings into wireframes, user flows, and prototypes Collaborate with … tools like Figma and Adobe XD Ensure a seamless end-to-end user experience through iterative design and validation Required Skills and Experience: Strong hands-on experience with both UX research and UI design Proficient in tools such as Miro, Slack, Adobe XD, and Figma Experience working in agile, cross-functional teams or squads Ability to plan More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: GBP Annual
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UI/UX Consultant

Cardiff, South Glamorgan, United Kingdom
Ascendion
Job Description: We are looking for a strong UI/UX professional who can design with a strategic mindset and create experiences that deliver measurable business value. Key Responsibilities: Lead and contribute to discovery-phase design activities Conduct user interviews, synthesize insights, and define user needs Translate research findings into wireframes, user flows, and prototypes Collaborate with … tools like Figma and Adobe XD Ensure a seamless end-to-end user experience through iterative design and validation Required Skills and Experience: Strong hands-on experience with both UX research and UI design Proficient in tools such as Miro, Slack, Adobe XD, and Figma Experience working in agile, cross-functional teams or squads Ability to plan More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
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Freelance UX Designer Researcher

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Salt Search
Freelance Senior UX Designer + Researcher (Internal Tools/SharePoint) Start date: Thursday, 31st of July Duration: 2 months (very good chance to be extended long-term) Location: London/Newcastle/Winnersh (Berkshire) Working pattern: Hybrid - 3 days onsite per month (location can be flexible between 3 offices) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (must use an umbrella company) Day … rate: £350 per day (maximum) Client: Global leader in accounting, payroll Contract: 5 days a week (full-time) A SaaS payroll company is looking for a Senior UX Designer to support a key internal tool project during its discovery and design phase. The project focuses on enhancing a SharePoint-based internal insights hub, a tool used by teams across … the business to access customer research and strategic insights. This hub was originally built by a research team, and now needs a UX expert to shape it into a more usable, intuitive and structured experience for internal colleagues of all levels. What you'll be doing: Leading the discovery phase: conducting interviews and workshops with More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £350 per day
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Design Researcher

Bristol, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Pontoon
Design Researcher to join a collaborative digital team working on some of the most important services in UK financial technology. This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your research skills in shaping strategic digital experiences used by millions. What you'll be doing: Leading both generative and evaluative research to inform product development Collaborating with multidisciplinary … agile teams across discovery and delivery phases Developing and managing research strategies that align with user needs and business outcomes Advocating for the user by facilitating workshops, sharing insights … and embedding research within product culture Building strong stakeholder relationships and helping research become a "team sport" What we're looking for: Extensive experience in UX, User, or Design Research roles Proven ability to lead research initiatives and influence design direction Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills Strategic mindset and confidence More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
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Design Researcher

Bristol, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Pontoon
Design Researcher to join a collaborative digital team working on some of the most important services in UK financial technology. This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your research skills in shaping strategic digital experiences used by millions. What you'll be doing: Leading both generative and evaluative research to inform product development Collaborating with multidisciplinary … agile teams across discovery and delivery phases Developing and managing research strategies that align with user needs and business outcomes Advocating for the user by facilitating workshops, sharing insights … and embedding research within product culture Building strong stakeholder relationships and helping research become a "team sport" What we're looking for: Extensive experience in UX, User, or Design Research roles Proven ability to lead research initiatives and influence design direction Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills Strategic mindset and confidence More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: GBP Annual
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Design Researcher

Bristol, Avon, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Pontoon
Design Researcher to join a collaborative digital team working on some of the most important services in UK financial technology. This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your research skills in shaping strategic digital experiences used by millions. What you'll be doing: Leading both generative and evaluative research to inform product development Collaborating with multidisciplinary … agile teams across discovery and delivery phases Developing and managing research strategies that align with user needs and business outcomes Advocating for the user by facilitating workshops, sharing insights … and embedding research within product culture Building strong stakeholder relationships and helping research become a "team sport" What we're looking for: Extensive experience in UX, User, or Design Research roles Proven ability to lead research initiatives and influence design direction Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills Strategic mindset and confidence More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: Salary negotiable
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UX researcher

Glasgow, City of Glasgow, United Kingdom
Experis
UX Researcher 6 months Glasgow - x2 days onsite x3 remote £500 per day inside ir35 - Umbrella only UX Researcher/Service designer: Conduct user research to gather insights into customer needs, preferences, and pain points. Create service blueprints, journey maps, and personas to effectively communicate service experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £500 - £501/day
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UX researcher

Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Experis
UX Researcher 6 months Glasgow - x2 days onsite x3 remote £500 per day inside ir35 - Umbrella only UX Researcher/Service designer: Conduct user research to gather insights into customer needs, preferences, and pain points. Create service blueprints, journey maps, and personas to effectively communicate service experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £500 - £501 per day
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UX Researcher

Warwick, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Premea
Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role: UX Researcher Digital Interaction - £27.21/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire/Hybrid potential - 8 Months (potential for yearly renewal) The Role: Our automotive client is seeking a practical and hands-on UX researcher with a passion for testing and digital interaction. You will be actively involved … suited to those who are delivery-focused, agile in approach and able to produce research that informs design decisions efficiently and clearly. Key Responsibilities: - Plan and execute UX testing activities in vehicle and across prototype platforms - Conduct usability testing across digital interfaces using both qualitative and quantitative methods - Collaborate with UX Designers to identify friction points … prototypes - Strong communication skills with the ability to present findings effectively - Proactive and collaborative mindset, comfortable working in agile delivery environments - Full UK driving licence Desirable: - Familiarity with automotive UX constraints, including driver attention and distraction principles - Basic understanding of accessibility best practices - Previous exposure to tools such as eye-tracking, user testing platforms or behavioural analytics - Experience working More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £27.21/hour
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Junior UX Researcher - Digital Interaction

Gaydon, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Futura Design
Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Junior UX Researcher – Digital Interaction to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position until 31st March 2026. Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour. We are seeking practical and hands-on UX researcher with a passion for testing and digital interaction. You will be actively involved … suited to those who are delivery-focused, agile in approach and able to produce research that informs design decisions efficiently and clearly. Key Responsibilities: Plan and execute UX testing activities in vehicle and across prototype platforms. Conduct usability testing across digital interfaces using both qualitative and quantitative methods. Collaborate with UX Designers to identify friction points … with the ability to present findings effectively. Proactive and collaborative mindset, comfortable working in agile delivery environments. Full UK driving licence. Desirable Skills and Experience Requested: Familiarity with automotive UX constraints, including driver attention and distraction principles. Basic understanding of accessibility best practices. Previous exposure to tools such as eye-tracking, user testing platforms or behavioural analytics. Experience working More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
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Automotive User Experience (UX) Engineer

Warwick, Warwickshire, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Expleo Group
Are you an Automotive User Experience (UX) Engineer looking for your next opportunity? If so, Expleo have an opportunity for you! We are seeking a practical and hands-on UX researcher with a passion for testing and digital interaction. One of the worlds largest automotive manufacturers, is currently recruiting for an Automotive UX Engineer/Researcher, to … static simulators and functional prototypes. Based in Warwickshire, you will be supporting, a dedicated and multidisciplinary design and research team, on a contract basis. Responsibilities of the UX Engineer include: Plan and execute UX testing activities, maintaining relevant testing documentation Conduct usability testing across digital interfaces Record and communicate findings from user studies Contribute to the … creation of benchmarking and user profile Identify usability issues and make recommendations Qualifications and skills required for the UX Engineer position: Degree in a relevant subject matter or equivalent industry experience Skilled in conducting Automotive usability studies and user testing Knowledge of user-centred design and interaction Experience in testing physical, digital and immersive prototypes Excellent communication skills Full More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
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UX Researcher - Digital Interaction Warwickshire Hybrid

Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Creative Recruitment
Title: Mid Weight UX Researcher - Digital Interaction | Warwickshire| Hybrid Duration: ASAP - 31 March 2026 Rate: £240/day via Umbrella/will be an hourly rate based 40 hours per week Schedule: 3+ days/week onsite (may be asked to flex to 5) We're hiring a Mid- Senior UX Researcher to support testing and digital interaction … across the full product lifecycle. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role ideal for someone comfortable in a physical/digital prototyping environment with a strong eye for UX friction points. Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire (hybrid) Driving license required Essential Tools: Figma, VR rigs, eye-tracking, user testing platforms (a plus) This contract would suit someone recently made redundant More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £200 - £240 per day
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UX Research
10th Percentile
£300
25th Percentile
£387
Median
£515
75th Percentile
£613
90th Percentile
£675