20 of 20 Remote Contract User Research Jobs

Job Title: UX Designer/User Researcher Location: Hybrid - London or Bristol (80% Remote working) Duration: 12 Months Clearance Required: Active MOD SC - Sole UK National required Rate: £750 per day - PAYE via Umbrella Only Overview: Working within an agile digital delivery team developing and supporting a mission critical application for the UK MOD, with instances hosted on both … secure cloud platform (AWS) and on VMs hosted a managed on-prem hosting environment. The application is extant and Live. You are to be the lead UX Designer and User Researcher, working with a Product Owner proactively engaging with the Client's broad array of senior (MOD) military and civilian senior stakeholders and end User representatives, gain understanding … of user needs based on different personas, capturing and turning that into designs that can be agreed with the Users and implemented into the application by the developers. You will have experience of working with users in Public Sector (ideally Defence specifically), of various user research techniques, including conducting User interviews, creating personas, mapping user 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 ❯

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 ❯

Senior/Lead Service Designer/User Researcher Contract Remote £450-£500pd We are seeking a highly skilled Senior or Lead Service Designer/User Researcher to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in service design, user research, and user experience, with a proven track record of delivering impactful solutions … in a government context. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design and implementation of service design initiatives, ensuring alignment with user needs and business objectives. Conduct user research to gather insights that inform design decisions and improve service delivery. Facilitate assessments and workshops that evaluate service design effectiveness, demonstrating strong Government Digital Service (GDS) credentials. Provide examples of past … assessments where you identified challenges, developed strategies to overcome them, and implemented solutions that enhanced user experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to iterate on designs and drive continuous improvement. Engage with stakeholders at various levels to deliver clear communication around design processes and outcomes. Qualifications: Proven experience as a Senior or Lead Service Designer More ❯

Job Title: Design Researcher/User Researcher Location: Bristol Harbourside (Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week) Contract Length: 12 months (potential for extension) Day Rate: £300-£600 (via umbrella or EC) Client: A leading UK financial institution Are you passionate about driving user-centred design in a large-scale digital environment? We're looking for an experienced 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 More ❯

Job Title: Design Researcher/User Researcher Location: Bristol Harbourside (Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week) Contract Length: 12 months (potential for extension) Day Rate: 300- 600 (via umbrella or EC) Client: A leading UK financial institution Are you passionate about driving user-centred design in a large-scale digital environment? We're looking for an experienced 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 More ❯

Job Title: Design Researcher/User Researcher Location: Bristol Harbourside (Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week) Contract Length: 12 months (potential for extension) Day Rate: £300-£600 (via umbrella or EC) Client: A leading UK financial institution Are you passionate about driving user-centred design in a large-scale digital environment? We're looking for an experienced 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 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 ❯

RoleWe are on the lookout for a Senior Service Designer to join our innovative product team. You will be instrumental in crafting journey maps and service blueprints that prioritise user experience, leading our design efforts and driving cultural change within the organisation. Your role will require a solid grasp of service design principles and the ability to deliver incremental … user value through Minimum Viable Products (MVPs). Key Responsibilities: Utilise Figma and other design tools to create intuitive wireframes, prototypes, and mock-ups that embody user-centred design principles. Collaborate with stakeholders via design thinking workshops to translate complex business requirements into user-friendly solutions. Conduct user research and usability testing, gathering feedback to … ensure our designs effectively meet user needs. Articulate and present design concepts, strategies, and project progress to stakeholders at all levels. Stay abreast of the latest trends and best practises in service design, introducing innovative solutions that enhance business growth and user satisfaction. Characteristics: Strong problem-solving skills with a pragmatic and creative approach to risk management. Excellent 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 ❯

Product Manager to join a project team working on a high profile Government program. The Lead Product Manager will be supported by a Service Designer, Delivery Manager, Content Designer, User Researcher, Business Analyst, and an Information Architect. Scope: Owns the vision and strategy for the project working closely with the project stakeholders (Government) Will lead in the shaping of More ❯

Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain robust, secure, and scalable applications and APIs within a modern cloud environment (primarily AWS). Collaborate closely with product managers, delivery managers, business analysts, user researchers, and other engineers. Contribute to the technical direction and architectural decisions within the team. Write clean, testable code following best practices in security, accessibility, and DevOps. Participate in More ❯

Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain robust, secure, and scalable applications and APIs within a modern cloud environment (primarily AWS). Collaborate closely with product managers, delivery managers, business analysts, user researchers, and other engineers. Contribute to the technical direction and architectural decisions within the team. Write clean, testable code following best practices in security, accessibility, and DevOps. Participate in More ❯

Day rate: £450 Umbrella Only Role Summary We are seeking a skilled and experienced Service Designer. You will be responsible for designing end-to-end service journeys that are user-centred, inclusive, and compliant with NHS and government digital standards. Key Responsibilities Lead service design activities across the programme, ensuring alignment with public sector policy, clinical workflows, and user … for improvement. Facilitate co-design workshops with patients, clinicians, stakeholders, and delivery teams. Produce service blueprints, journey maps, and design artefacts to support agile development and delivery. Collaborate with user researchers, content designers, interaction designers, and developers to ensure cohesive service experiences. Ensure services meet accessibility, safety, and data protection standards. Advocate for inclusive design and contribute to design … governance and continuous improvement. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience in service design within healthcare or public sector programmes. Strong understanding of user-centred design, systems thinking, and agile delivery. Ability to translate complex clinical and operational requirements into intuitive service experiences. Experience producing service blueprints, journey maps, and design documentation. Familiarity with NHS digital standards, GDS guidelines, and accessibility 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 ❯

behalf of UKRI, we are looking for a Solution Architect (Inside IR35) for a 6 month contract based predominantly remote, however occasional office attendance required based in Swindon. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is the national funding agency investing in science and research in the UK. UKRI invests £8 billion of taxpayers' money each year into research … develop and deploy new ideas and technologies. Project scope includes: . Delivering a new UKRI data service and API(s) for external users to search open datasets for funded research and outcomes. . Ensuring compliance with government standards for usability/accessibility/data security. . Leveraging strategic tools, such as MuleSoft and Talend. . Decommissioning UKRI Legacy solutions … Architectural Blueprints for the new service, including data and integration components . Detailed data design in partnership with engineering teams . Collaborative working with enterprise architect; business analysts; Digital user researchers and UI designers; delivery leads; data and digital engineers; and subject matter experts Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not More ❯

re looking for a hands-on Product Manager to help shape and deliver this work. You’ll join an established multidisciplinary team, working closely with a Lead Product Manager, user researchers, designers, researchers, and engineers to take ideas from concept through to prototype. Role: Managing the day-to-day delivery of a cross-functional team. Defining and refining scope … backlog priorities. Working with stakeholders to align on outcomes and success criteria. Supporting the development of AI-driven prototypes, ensuring they’re usable, testable, and add real value. Coordinating user testing with partner organisations across government and public sector accounts. Helping the team balance innovation with practical delivery, focusing on what can be tested and learned quickly. Requirements: Recent … agile teams day to day. Strong collaboration skills, working with designers, researchers, and engineers. The ability to balance big ideas with practical steps, turning strategy into action. Experience in user-centred design and testing (bonus if you’ve worked with public sector or education services). Why this project? This is an opportunity to be part of an innovative More ❯