Freelance mid-weight UX Researcher

Salt; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Freelance mid-weight User Researcher to conduct comprehensive UX research for a global accounting and payroll technology company. The role involves delivering actionable insights to shape product strategy and collaboration within agile teams. Candidates with experience in digital environments and a passion for user-centered design are encouraged to apply. This is a remote full-time position with a day rate of £290, potentially extending for up to 6 months.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting qualitative and quantitative UX research.
• Ability to deliver actionable insights from research findings.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute end-to-end UX research.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product strategy.
• Advocate for user-centered design practices within the team.

Skills

UX research

Data analysis

Collaboration

User-centered design

SaaS experience

Job description

Title

Freelance mid-weight User Researcher

Start

Wednesday, 117th September

Finish

Friday, 13th March (opportunity to extend)

Length

6 months (strong chance of extension)

Client

Innovative cloud-based business software team

IR35

Outside IR35 (must use a Limited Company or Umbrella, not Sole Trader)

Location

London or UK (UK-based preferred, open to adjacent time zones if needed)

Work set-up

Remote

Days

Full-time, 5 days per week, 9-6 pm, Monday – Friday

Day rate

£290 / day (maximum)

Role Brief

Conduct end-to-end UX research across digital products.

Deliver actionable insights to influence product strategy and innovation.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, product, and analytics.

Ideally, have experience working within a SaaS environment.

About the Role

We’re working with a global accounting and payroll technology company to accelerate growth through user‑centred insights. As a Contract User Researcher, you’ll plan and execute both qualitative and quantitative research, analyse data, and provide clear, actionable recommendations to key stakeholders.

You’ll be embedded in an agile team, advocating user‑centred thinking, helping shape product strategy, and supporting continuous improvement of UX research practices.

If you’re a UX researcher with experience in digital environments and a passion for creating impactful, user‑first experiences, send over your CV and let’s chat!

• Rates depend on experience and client requirements