9 of 9 Permanent User Researcher Jobs in the UK excluding London

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 ❯

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 ❯

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 ❯

we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com. Job Description We're looking for a User Researcher to join our Consumer Services function at Experian. You'll join a small but perfectly formed User Research team, playing an important role in shaping the … user experience across two of our product domains. You'll help us understand our customers deeply and make evidence-based decisions. Working in-house as part of a cross-functional product team, you'll collaborate closely with designers, product managers, and engineers to plan and run research that drives meaningful impact from early discovery through to post-launch evaluation. … You'll report into our Lead User Researcher and be supported to grow your craft, stretch your thinking, and help define what great research is at Experian. What you'll do Partner with designers and product managers to identify research opportunities. Plan and conduct research using a mix of methodologies, from usability testing and in-depth interviews to More ❯

A Top Tier IT Consultancy are on the search for SC Cleared User Researchers for a permanent position to get involved with some exciting projects! Candidates must have LIVE SC Clearance. Permanent role! Offering up to £55,000 per annum. Remote role with occasional client visits! On behalf of our client, a global IT consultancy leader, we are seeking … User Researchers for permanent positions. You will collaborate with one of their public sector clients. GDS experience is crucial. Our client is dedicated to user-centered design, critical thinking, problem-solving, and the creation of digital services and products. As a User Researcher, you'll: Work closely with Product Managers, Designers, developers, and other User … 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 ❯

rate): £370.60 contract rate (inc hol= £424.48) . You would be payrolled by Cpl, similar to an umbrella company. Equivalent Umbrella rate is £492 We are recruiting for a User Researcher to help our client understand their users and create experiences that truly meet their needs. In this role you'll plan and conduct research, analyse findings and … work closely with designers and stakeholders to turn insights into practical improvements. Your work will ensure that every product and service delivered is intuitive, accessible and built around real user behaviour. Key Responsibilities: Conduct user interviews and usability testing to gather insights and feedback. Create user personas and journey maps to visualize user experiences. Collaborate with … cross-functional teams to ensure design consistency and alignment with user needs. Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to enhance user experience strategies. Develop and present design concepts and prototypes to stakeholders for review and approval. Key Skills: Advanced proficiency in User Experience Research Tools and Techniques Advanced proficiency in User Research Additionally, advanced More ❯

Knowledge/experience You will need: Proven experience of a range of usability testing methodologies to reveal actionable customer insights and gather user needs for web-based services Proven experience of creating research strategies/approaches Proven experience of managing, executing and analysing usability test sessions, and facilitating workshops Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, and the ability to … quickly develop recommendations based on quantitative and qualitative evidence Proven ability to explain user needs to decision makers and act as a persuasive advocate for those needs Extensive knowledge of human factors, ethnography, and the user-centred design process for products and services in an iterative development environment Demonstrable knowledge, experience in, and passion for user centred … design practices Proven experience of audience modelling and developing design personas Experience across web content, tools and transactional services, especially those with complex user journeys (involving development of a logical sequence of steps to complete transactions) Ability to work with data, from gathering and analysis through to design and presentation Ability to mentor other User Researcher(s More ❯

Join a leading consultancy's Digital Excellence team, where strategic thinking, creativity, and technology come together to drive transformation across public and private sectors. Role Overview As a User Researcher, you'll work in multidisciplinary teams to design user-centred digital services. You'll lead research efforts, apply inclusive design principles, and ensure accessibility across all stages … of the product lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and conduct impactful user research. Lead research activities including interviews, usability testing, surveys, and diary studies. Apply both qualitative and quantitative methods to gather actionable insights. Advocate for inclusive and accessible design practices. Communicate findings effectively to inform design and product decisions. Support the integration of … user-centred design across teams and projects. What We're Looking For Proven experience leading user research using a range of methodologies. Experience across discovery, design, and delivery phases. Familiarity with GDS service standards and design principles. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience working in agile, multidisciplinary teams. Knowledge of prototyping and testing user journeys. Proficiency More ❯