SC Cleared User Researcher Defence Programme

Sanderson Government and Defence; Corsham; Hybride; GBP 69 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sanderson Government and Defence is seeking an experienced User Researcher for a Defence Programme in Corsham. The role is hybrid, with regular attendance in Corsham, and requires active SC clearance.

The contract is 6 months at £430 per day inside IR35, offering a challenging opportunity to influence service design on high‑profile, government projects. You will plan and conduct user research across the service lifecycle, engage stakeholders, and translate findings into actionable

Qualifications

• Active SC Clearance (current)
• Experience delivering user research in government/defence or regulated environments
• Strong understanding of user-centred design principles
• Experience planning, conducting and analysing research activities
• Ability to translate research insights into meaningful recommendations
• Experience working in agile, multidisciplinary delivery teams
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Responsabilités

• Planning and conducting user research across the service lifecycle
• Selecting and applying appropriate qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Engaging with diverse users and stakeholders to uncover insights
• Synthesising findings into clear, actionable recommendations
• Working closely with Service Designers, Interaction Designers, Content Designers and Product Managers
• Supporting evidence-based decision making across multidisciplinary teams
• Communicating research findings effectively to technical and non-technical audiences

Connaissances

User research

Stakeholder engagement

Agile delivery

Communications

Description du poste

SC Cleared User Researcher | Defence Programme

Hybrid - Corsham (Wiltshire)

£430 per day | Inside IR35

6 Month Contract

Active SC Clearance Essential

We're supporting a high-profile defence programme and are looking for an experienced User Researcher to join a multidisciplinary team delivering critical digital services within a secure government environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level User Researcher with a strong track record of planning and delivering research that influences service design and product decisions on complex, user-centred projects.

What You'll Be Doing

• Planning and conducting user research across the service lifecycle
• Selecting and applying appropriate qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Engaging with a diverse range of users and stakeholders to uncover insights and pain points
• Synthesising findings into clear, actionable recommendations
• Working closely with Service Designers, Interaction Designers, Content Designers and Product Managers
• Supporting evidence-based decision making across multidisciplinary teams
• Communicating research findings effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences

Essential Skills & Experience

• Active SC Clearance (must be current and transferable)
• Proven experience delivering user research within government, defence or highly regulated environments
• Strong understanding of user-centred design principles
• Experience planning, conducting and analysing user research activities
• Ability to translate research insights into meaningful recommendations
• Experience working within agile, multidisciplinary delivery teams
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Desirable

• Previous experience on Defence or National Security programmes
• Familiarity with GDS service standards and assessments
• Experience researching services involving sensitive or secure information

Contract Details

• Location: Hybrid working with regular attendance in Corsham
• Rate: £430 per day
• Contract: 6 Months
• IR35: Inside IR35
• Clearance: Active SC Clearance required prior to starting

Reasonable Adjustments

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