1 to 25 of 28 Contract User Research Jobs in the UK excluding London

USER RESEARCHER - OUTSIDE IR35 - 12 MONTHS Loriens leading Public Sector client is looking for an experienced User Researcher to join their team on an initial 12 month contract with good chance of extension. Successful candidates must be Scotland based and able to work hybrid out of Edinburgh. Job description's and Duties duties : Establish and collaborate with targeted … user groups to gather information about their current experience, pain points and specific requirements Conduct focus groups and user research interviews; assist with usability testing; document findings & recommendations' Understand qualitative & qualitative research methods Awareness of costs and budgets Confident in your presentation skills in order to present the findings & recommendations from user research to … business users Work closely within a multidisciplinary team, including web developers and programmers - including UX colleagues, UI developers and programmers Have an awareness of current technology/user-centred trends Ensure all work and research comply with the law and equal opportunities policies Be the Voice of the User for the project Assist with identification and creation More ❯

Job Title: User Researcher Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK (Hybrid) Employment Type: 6 Months Contract My client, a leading global professional services company specializing in digital transformation and management consulting , is looking for a skilled User Researcher to join their team. This is a hybrid role, requiring you to be on-site 3 days a week in Newcastle … upon Tyne . You'll be responsible for planning and executing user research to inform policy and service design. Responsibilities: Plan and design comprehensive user research programs. Conduct contextual and discovery phase research. Analyze both quantitative and qualitative research data. Work across different phases of user research (Discovery, Alpha, Beta, Live). Embed … user-centered design practices into an agile workflow. Skills & Experience: Previous experience as a User Researcher or in a related research field. Demonstrable knowledge of a variety of research methods. Proven experience in a user-centered design environment. Experience in conducting both quantitative and qualitative data analysis. Active SC clearance is required. This is a More ❯

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 platforms. From lab … based testing, diary studies, in-depth interviews, user groups, or remote evaluations, you will bring the right set of tools to solve the problem/answer the questions. Working closely with design and development teams to ensure the UX specification is successfully translated into visual design and code you must offer 3-4 years' experience working at an Agency More ❯

to Cheshire site) Duration: 6 months + possible renewals We re looking for a Senior UX Designer to join our client's dynamic Engineering team. Are you a creative, user-focused designer with a passion for building accessible and intuitive digital experiences? In this role, you'll be responsible for designing inclusive, seamless, and engaging user experiences across … our clients digital services. You'll conduct user research, develop wireframes and prototypes, test usability, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to turn insights into impactful design solutions. Key Responsibilities Design user journeys, wireframes, and interactive prototypes. Maintain design artefacts such as personas, storyboards, and service blueprints. Plan and conduct user research, usability testing, and … such as WCAG 2.1 AA. Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and QA teams to align on goals and functionality. Contribute to the evolution of the design system for consistent user experiences. Facilitate co-design workshops and share usability findings with stakeholders. Stay up to date with industry trends, tools, and techniques. Mentor colleagues on user-centred design practices More ❯

to Cheshire site) Duration: 6 months + possible renewals We’re looking for a Senior UX Designer to join our client's dynamic Engineering team. Are you a creative, user-focused designer with a passion for building accessible and intuitive digital experiences? In this role, you'll be responsible for designing inclusive, seamless, and engaging user experiences across … our clients digital services. You'll conduct user research, develop wireframes and prototypes, test usability, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to turn insights into impactful design solutions. Key Responsibilities Design user journeys, wireframes, and interactive prototypes. Maintain design artefacts such as personas, storyboards, and service blueprints. Plan and conduct user research, usability testing, and … such as WCAG 2.1 AA. Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and QA teams to align on goals and functionality. Contribute to the evolution of the design system for consistent user experiences. Facilitate co-design workshops and share usability findings with stakeholders. Stay up to date with industry trends, tools, and techniques. Mentor colleagues on user-centred design practices More ❯

to Cheshire site) Duration: 6 months + possible renewals We're looking for a Senior UX Designer to join our client's dynamic Engineering team. Are you a creative, user-focused designer with a passion for building accessible and intuitive digital experiences? In this role, you'll be responsible for designing inclusive, seamless, and engaging user experiences across … our clients digital services. You'll conduct user research, develop wireframes and prototypes, test usability, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to turn insights into impactful design solutions. Key Responsibilities Design user journeys, wireframes, and interactive prototypes. Maintain design artefacts such as personas, storyboards, and service blueprints. Plan and conduct user research, usability testing, and … such as WCAG 2.1 AA. Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and QA teams to align on goals and functionality. Contribute to the evolution of the design system for consistent user experiences. Facilitate co-design workshops and share usability findings with stakeholders. Stay up to date with industry trends, tools, and techniques. Mentor colleagues on user-centred design practices More ❯

User Researcher – SC Cleared | Data Projects | Outside IR35 | Remote | £450/day We’re hiring a contract User Researcher to support a public sector consultancy client on a data-driven project within central government.This role requires active SC Clearance and experience working with data-focused multidisciplinary teams . You’ll be responsible for planning and conducting user research across a complex service landscape, feeding into design and development of tools and services that help drive better outcomes through data. Contract Details: Rate: £450/day (Outside IR35) Location: Remote, mainly with occasional London (UK-based only) Start: ASAP Length: Initially until end of January (with potential extension) Key Requirements: Current SC Clearance (essential) Experience working … in central government or wider public sector Strong understanding of GDS service standards and UCD principles Hands-on experience conducting qualitative and quantitative user research Confidence working with data teams – understanding data workflows, pipelines, analytics or visualisation tools is a plus Able to work within Agile multidisciplinary teams (product, design, data, dev) Comfortable leading user research More ❯

User Researcher £500 to 575 GBP Onsite WORKING Location: Manchester, North West - United Kingdom Type: Contract Role: User Researcher - Public Sector Focus Day Rate: £500-£575/day (Inside IR35) Contract Length: 6 months (extensions likely) Location: Remote-first (UK-based) with occasional travel to London Clearance: Active SC clearance or eligible (no sponsorship available) We're seeking … experienced User Researchers to join high-impact digital transformation programmes in the UK public sector and public health space. These are contract roles suited to professionals from a consulting background, confident working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. You will play a critical role in shaping services that meet real user needs, delivering evidence-based insights in line with … GDS (Government Digital Service) standards . What You'll Do Lead, plan, and deliver user research across the full digital service lifecycle. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure services are user-centred and accessible. Apply a range of qualitative and quantitative research methods to generate actionable insights. Produce artefacts including personas, journey maps, and research More ❯

Role Title: User Researcher Location: Hybrid - Worthing 2 days a week on site Duration: 6 months contract 540 Role Description: Required Skills: A User Story (4) B User Query (4) Generate new and useful user insights and translate them into features and actions that will allow service/product managers to iteratively improve their service for … users. Plan, design and conduct in-house research to test new service ideas and concept development (including user requirements gathering, early stage concept and prototype testing, guerrilla research and usability testing sessions, and other approaches to ensure the user need is fully understood in the service design). Lead the formal usability testing process for a … digital service - from developing user recruitment briefs through to test moderation, analysis and report writing. Work with Service/Product Managers to devise appropriate research strategies to generate focused insights and to convert concepts into high quality stimulus material. Work closely with designers, business analysts and software developers to turn user data into actionable user stories More ❯

Role Title: User Researcher Location: Hybrid - Worthing 2 days a week on site Duration: 6 months contract £540 Role Description: Required Skills: A User Story (4) * B User Query (4) Generate new and useful user insights and translate them into features and actions that will allow service/product managers to iteratively improve their service for … users. Plan, design and conduct in-house research to test new service ideas and concept development (including user requirements gathering, early stage concept and prototype testing, guerrilla research and usability testing sessions, and other approaches to ensure the user need is fully understood in the service design). Lead the formal usability testing process for a … digital service - from developing user recruitment briefs through to test moderation, analysis and report writing. Work with Service/Product Managers to devise appropriate research strategies to generate focused insights and to convert concepts into high quality stimulus material. Work closely with designers, business analysts and software developers to turn user data into actionable user stories More ❯

develop mock-ups, wireframes, and a clickable interactive prototype.Working closely with senior business stakeholders and a Business Analyst to gather requirements, you’ll help develop a clear vision, develop user stories, and understand ways to improve business processes.You will also work on upscaling the application, focusing on Persona Based Dashboards that will have a close tie into the prototype … product. Activities Conduct user research and analyze user behaviour to inform design decisions. Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for web and mobile applications. Design user interfaces that are visually appealing, consistent, and aligned with brand guidelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define user requirements and translate them into design solutions. Conduct usability … design. Candidate Requirements Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer or similar role. Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or similar. Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and responsive design. Experience with prototyping tools and usability testing. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Portfolio showcasing relevant design projects and process. Familiarity with HTML, CSS More ❯

the CTO organisation. This team is leading a company-wide "everything-as-code" initiative, transforming how policies, standards, and controls are managed. The role focuses on designing and developing user-centred services that reduce friction and manual effort, while promoting cultural change across the organisation. You'll lead service development efforts, create journey maps and blueprints, and embed design … thinking into engineering workflows to deliver meaningful, iterative solutions. Key Responsibilities Use Figma and other tools to create intuitive wireframes, prototypes, and mock-ups that reflect user-centred design principles. Facilitate design thinking workshops and translate complex business requirements into elegant, user-friendly service solutions. Conduct user research, usability testing, and feedback analysis to inform service … development. Present service concepts and progress confidently to stakeholders at all levels. Stay current with service design and development trends, introducing innovative solutions that enhance user experience and business outcomes. Manage stakeholder relationships and ensure user needs are prioritised throughout the development process. Essential Criteria Proven experience as a Service Designer/Developer, with a track record of More ❯

looking for two Product Managers to support the delivery of a large-scale digital service within the education sector. The programme brings together multiple service lines into a single, user-friendly product currently in live beta, with both an external-facing platform for users and an internal-facing system for departmental teams.This is an opportunity to work on a … high-profile service that directly impacts schools and academies across the UK. The role involves working closely with users, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary delivery teams to ensure the product meets user needs, aligns with service standards, and delivers measurable value.Responsibilities Represent user needs and insights in internal discussions and decision-making. Advocate for user research across different … user groups. Define, maintain, and prioritise product roadmaps and backlogs. Manage delivery of products and services across the lifecycle, ensuring alignment with service standards. Define and track KPIs to measure product success, outcomes, and value. Use data and research to inform decisions and enable continuous improvement. Engage and manage stakeholders, balancing competing priorities. Contribute to a product-led More ❯

Join Our Team as a UX Designer! Location: Coedkernew, Newport | Contract Type: Temporary (6 Months) | Full-Time Are you passionate about creating user-centric designs? Do you have a knack for transforming complex financial concepts into intuitive experiences? If so, we want YOU to join our dynamic team at [Company Name], a leading Financial Institution & Insurance provider! What You … ll Do: As a UX Designer, you will play a vital role in enhancing our digital products. Your creativity and expertise will help us deliver seamless user experiences that resonate with our clients. Here's what you can expect: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand user needs and business goals. Conduct user research and usability … and identify pain points. Design wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups that reflect our brand and engage users. Iterate on designs based on feedback and analytics to continuously improve user satisfaction. Stay updated on industry trends and best practises to keep our products at the forefront of innovation. What We're Looking For: To thrive in this role, you More ❯

Join Our Team as a UX Designer! Location: Coedkernew, Newport Contract Type: Temporary (6 Months) Full-Time Are you passionate about creating user-centric designs? Do you have a knack for transforming complex financial concepts into intuitive experiences? If so, we want YOU to join our dynamic team at Company Name , a leading Financial Institution & Insurance provider! What You … ll Do: As a UX Designer, you will play a vital role in enhancing our digital products. Your creativity and expertise will help us deliver seamless user experiences that resonate with our clients. Here's what you can expect: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand user needs and business goals. Conduct user research and usability … and identify pain points. Design wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups that reflect our brand and engage users. Iterate on designs based on feedback and analytics to continuously improve user satisfaction. Stay updated on industry trends and best practises to keep our products at the forefront of innovation. What We're Looking For: To thrive in this role, you More ❯

European launch just around the corner, this is a brilliant opportunity to make a real impact on acquisition and retention across their website. What you'll be doing Conducting user research and usability testing to uncover insights and opportunities. Designing intuitive, engaging experiences that drive acquisition and customer loyalty. Collaborating with product, marketing, and development teams to deliver … your design approach, ensuring accessibility and cultural relevance. What we're looking for Strong background in UX design with proven experience in optimising websites for growth and retention. A research-driven mindset - you know how to turn insights into action. Confident working in an iterative, feedback-friendly environment. Experience designing for European markets Ability to work independently while collaborating … teams. The details Contract: 6 months, freelance Day rate: £300/day, Outside IR35 Location: Remote with occasional visits to Surrey or Central London If you're a curious, user-focused designer who loves blending research with creative problem-solving, we'd love to hear from you. More ❯

Figma Skilled in prototyping, sketching, and concept development. Experience working within and contributing to multi-brand design systems. Competent in documenting components and maintaining design consistency. Design Thinking & Process User-centered design approach to craft industry-leading experiences. Advanced in competitor analysis, workshopping, and ideation. Proactively design with the customer's needs in mind. Collaboration & Communication Collaborative mindset with … engineers, product owners). Ability to engage and align with stakeholders from digital and non-digital backgrounds. Empathy & Creativity Inject empathy and creativity into your work Deep understanding of user needs, aspirations, and challenges. Ensure customer focus in all aspects of design. Passionate about elevating product quality through consistent design. Community & Growth Active contributor to the design community. Share … knowledge and continuously improve design methods. Support user research activities and apply insights to design. Personal Attributes Empathetic, daring, inquisitive, and a proactive problem-solver. Strong advocate for the customer throughout the design process. If you believe you have the experience required, please apply with your CV now for instant consideration! TO APPLY - PLEASE APPLY WITH AN UP More ❯

month work packages) Security Clearance : Active SC or eligible to obtain About the Role We're looking for a skilled Service Designer to help shape public services that are user-focused, inclusive, and effective. Working at SFIA Level 4 , you'll be a part of design activities within multidisciplinary teams, using evidence and empathy to improve service experiences. SC … clearance sponsorship is available, a good opportunity to step into the security-cleared Public Sector world. Key Responsibilities Design and improve end-to-end service journeys using user research and design tools. Create service blueprints, journey maps, and prototypes. Facilitate workshops and engage stakeholders across departments. Ensure services meet accessibility and GDS standards. Work independently within a defined … delivery. Skills and Experience Experience in service design, ideally in the public sector. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Proficiency with tools like jira, gitlab, or similar. Understanding of user-centred design and agile methodologies. Desirable Familiarity with GDS standards and service assessments. Experience designing for diverse and vulnerable user groups. Why Join Us? Make a real impact More ❯

European launch just around the corner, this is a brilliant opportunity to make a real impact on acquisition and retention across their website. What you'll be doing Conducting user research and usability testing to uncover insights and opportunities. Designing intuitive, engaging experiences that drive acquisition and customer loyalty. Collaborating with product, marketing, and development teams to deliver … your design approach, ensuring accessibility and cultural relevance. What we're looking for Strong background in UX design with proven experience in optimising websites for growth and retention. A research-driven mindset - you know how to turn insights into action. Confident working in an iterative, feedback-friendly environment. Experience designing for European markets Ability to work independently while collaborating … teams. The details Contract: 6 months, freelance Day rate: £300/day, Outside IR35 Location: Remote with occasional visits to Surrey or Central London If you're a curious, user-focused designer who loves blending research with creative problem-solving, we'd love to hear from you. More ❯

and driven Product Manager to lead the development and delivery of digital products within a public sector context. You will play a pivotal role in shaping services that meet user needs, align with policy objectives, and comply with the Government Digital Service (GDS) framework. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact projects that improve public services … transformation across government departments. Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle from discovery through to live service and continuous improvement Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including service designers, developers, user researchers, and policy experts Ensure products meet user needs and deliver value in line with government priorities Apply GDS principles and service standards throughout product development Manage product … backlogs, prioritise features, and define clear roadmaps Engage with stakeholders across government departments to align product goals and secure buy-in Use data and user research to inform product decisions and iterate based on feedback Ensure compliance with accessibility, security, and data protection standards Requirements Proven experience as a Product Manager in a government or public sector environment More ❯

Manager role opposed to a hands-on Product Owner. The ideal candidate would be a proven Product Manager with a technical background and strong commercial acumen. Experience in a research and development environment, deep experience within user research and the discovery phase of Product Management would be highly advantageous. What you'll do: Own the product vision … and positioning Plan the framework for ideation, completing market research and translating this to product opportunities Translate insights into user stories, features, and scalable product configurations Work closely with tech and commercial teams to deliver value Ensure quality, service acceptance, and smooth deployment Monitor performance, integrate feedback, and champion continuous improvement What we're looking for: Proven Product … skills Analytical, detail-driven, and comfortable leading cross-functional collaboration Experience working in a tech environment would be highly advantageous Familiarity and interest in emerging technologies Experience in market research, product design, and commercialisation If this role is of interest, please apply below More ❯

the working environment for systems and software life cycle working practices. Product management Selects, adopts and adapts appropriate product development methods, tools, and techniques. Analyses market and/or user research, feedback, expert opinion and usage data to understand needs and opportunities. Develops product propositions and determines product positioning and variants for different customer and user segments. … Prioritises product and service requirements, develops product roadmaps and owns the product backlog. Coordinates customer testing and product launches and supports communications and training. Anticipates changes in customer/user needs. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours More ❯

SR2 are looking for an experienced Senior Product Manager to join a major public sector programme aimed at bringing together multiple services into a single, user-friendly product. The work covers both outward-facing services for users and internal-facing tools that support data and content management.As Senior Product Manager, you will take ownership of defining the vision, strategy … and delivery approach for a key product within the programme. You will balance user needs with organisational objectives, ensuring that the service delivers measurable value. Working closely with policy colleagues, delivery teams, and senior stakeholders, you’ll be responsible for driving the product through its lifecycle and embedding strong product management practices across the team.Key Responsibilities Define and communicate … the vision and strategy for your product, ensuring alignment with programme objectives. Manage the product backlog and roadmap, prioritising features and improvements based on user needs, evidence, and value delivered. Lead product delivery through the full lifecycle – from discovery to live – using appropriate methodologies and approaches. Use insights from user research and data to inform decisions, measure More ❯

technical assurance, human-centred design, and regulatory compliance Desirable Experience: Experience in Defence, Aerospace, or national security environments Familiarity with MOD or Defence ethical guidance for AI Background in user research, human–machine teaming, or safety-critical systems Why This Role: This is a rare opportunity to influence how AI interacts with humans and society in high-stakes More ❯

We're looking for a talented Front-End Developer to join a newly formed Data Team within a public sector organisation. This role is central to building a unified, user-friendly interface - a "single pane of glass" - that consolidates dashboards, reports, and outputs from various data roles into one cohesive experience. The interface will serve as the primary access … a single, intuitive view. Accessibility Compliance :Ensure the interface meets WCAG 2.2 standards, promoting inclusive access for all users. Performance Optimisation :Deliver fast load times, responsive design, and smooth user interactions across devices. Cross-Functional Collaboration :Work closely with Data Analysts, Data Scientists, Engineers, Business Analysts, and User Researchers to understand data outputs and user needs. Data … libraries such as D3.js or Chart.js . API Integration :Collaborate with Data Engineers to ensure seamless integration with back-end APIs and data services, managing data flow and security. User-Centred Design :Participate in user testing and feedback sessions to iterate on design and functionality. Documentation & Scalability :Maintain component libraries and documentation to support consistency and scalability across More ❯