SC Cleared User Researcher

Sanderson Government & Defence; Corsham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Benefits package

Defence sector experience

Job summary

Sanderson Government & Defence is seeking an experienced SC Cleared User Researcher to join our multidisciplinary teams across Corsham, Bristol and London on hybrid basis. You will drive user research across complex defence programmes, turning evidence into measurable outcomes that improve services.

You'll plan and run interviews, usability tests and discovery activities, synthesize findings, and present actionable insights to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Active SC Clearance is required.
• Strong User Research experience across programmes.
• Experience planning and delivering end-to-end research activities.
• Ability to select appropriate research methods for different challenges.
• Experience analysing and synthesising complex research findings.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience working within Agile multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct user research across complex programmes.
• Design and deliver qualitative and quantitative research activities.
• Run user interviews, usability testing and discovery research.
• Analyse research findings and identify actionable insights.
• Create research reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Service Designers, Interaction Designers, Content Designers and Delivery teams.
• Champion user-centred design across projects.
• Help teams make informed decisions based on user evidence.

Skills

SC Clearance

User Research

End-to-end Research

Research Methods

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Agile Teams

User-Centred Design

Job description

SC Cleared User ResearcherCorsham / Bristol / London (Hybrid)£50,000 + BenefitsActive SC Clearance RequiredPermanent

We're working with a growing consultancy delivering complex digital transformation programmes across the Defence sector who are looking to add an experienced SC Cleared User Researcher to their team.

This is an opportunity to work on high-profile programmes that have real-world impact, helping teams better understand user needs and deliver services that are intuitive, accessible and effective.

You'll work within multidisciplinary teams, influencing product and service decisions through evidence-based research and helping ensure user needs remain at the heart of delivery.

What You'll Be Doing

• Planning and conducting user research across complex programmes
• Designing and delivering qualitative and quantitative research activities
• Running user interviews, usability testing and discovery research
• Analysing research findings and identifying actionable insights
• Creating research reports and presenting findings to stakeholders
• Collaborating with Service Designers, Interaction Designers, Content Designers and Delivery teams
• Championing user-centred design across projects
• Helping teams make informed decisions based on user evidence

What We're Looking For

• Active SC Clearance
• Strong User Research experience
• Experience planning and delivering end-to-end research activities
• Ability to select appropriate research methods for different challenges
• Experience analysing and synthesising complex research findings
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience working within Agile multidisciplinary teams
• Strong understanding of user-centred design principles

Desirable Experience

• Defence
• Central Government
• GDS
• Consultancy
• Digital Transformation Programmes

What's In It For You?

• £50,000 Salary
• Hybrid Working
• Professional Development & Training
• Exciting Defence Projects
• Collaborative & Supportive Culture
• Clear Career Progression
• Opportunity to shape services that make a real difference

Location

Hybrid working with a mix of remote working and onsite attendance across Corsham, Bristol and London.

Security Clearance

Candidates must hold active SC Clearance to be considered.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

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