SC-Cleared User Researcher for Defence Programme

Sanderson Government and Defence; Corsham; Hybrid; GBP 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

User research

Stakeholder engagement

Agile delivery

Communications

Job description

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