Contract User Researcher

Digital Gurus; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing SaaS company is seeking a Junior to Mid-Level UX Researcher for a contract role in the UK. You will support various research projects, conduct user interviews, usability testing, and translate your findings into actionable insights. The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of relevant experience and be excited to contribute to a product that impacts thousands. Competitive pay at up to £325 per day.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a UX Research or related user-centred role.
• Hands-on experience with qualitative research methods.
• Comfortable working collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support user research across projects from planning to analysis.
• Conduct qualitative research like user interviews and usability tests.
• Translate findings into insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with designers and product managers.

Skills

UX Research

Qualitative research methods

User interviews

Usability testing

Job description

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Base pay range

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Overview

Contract UX Researcher (Junior–Mid Level)

Outside IR35: Up to £325 a day

Contract: 3–6 months

Start: ASAP

Remote: Must be based in UK

We’re looking for a curious and detail-focused UX Researcher with around 1–2 years of experience to join a growing SaaS business on a contract basis.

You’ll be working on a B2B2C platform with varied user groups and journeys, helping the team uncover meaningful insights that shape the product experience.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting user research across projects — from planning sessions to analysing results.
• Conducting qualitative research such as user interviews, usability testing, and surveys.
• Turning findings into clear insights and recommendations that help guide design decisions.
• Collaborating closely with designers and product managers to ensure user needs are at the heart of decisions.
• Presenting your findings and ideas clearly to the wider product and design teams.
• Helping to continuously improve research processes and share learnings across the team.

What we’re looking for

• Experience in a UX Research or related user-centred role (agency or in-house).
• Hands-on experience with qualitative research methods: usability testing, interviews, or journey mapping.
• A naturally curious mindset, you enjoy asking questions, spotting patterns, and understanding user behaviours.
• Comfortable working collaboratively in a team environment.

This role would suit someone early in their UX career who’s excited to build confidence through hands-on research, learning from a talented product and design team, and making a real impact on a product used by thousands.

Send your CV to [e-mail] or connect on LinkedIn to find out more.

Job details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Research
• Industries: Research Services and Software Development