Senior User Researcher

Netcompany; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Health care via Vitality

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

Professional certifications support

Retail discounts

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in Birmingham is seeking an experienced user researcher to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have over four years of experience in user research, familiar with GDS design principles and agile methodologies. This role emphasizes the importance of inclusive design and requires a strategic mindset to guide user research activities effectively. The company offers a hybrid working model along with a range of benefits such as private healthcare and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 4 years plus user research experience.
• Experience with GDS design principles or equivalent standards in the UK public sector.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Eligible for Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research and guide teams in best practices.
• Advocate for inclusive practices in service design.
• Analyze research data and synthesize findings.
• Present findings to diverse audiences.

Skills

User research methods

Agile practices

Inclusive design

Data analysis

Education

Relevant certifications

Job description

Are you ready to join the forefront of technology innovation with Netcompany?

As one of the fastest growing technology companies, we are disrupting the marketplace and revolutionizing the way businesses operate. Our vision is to be the leading digital challenger in Europe whilst evolving the next generation of IT consulting.

Operating across both public and private sectors, we offer a comprehensive range of services from application development and seamless cloud migration to program delivery and service operations, our offerings are designed to meet diverse business needs

Job Description

At this level, you will be expected to:

Have experience working to the GDS designprincipals or equivalent standards in the UK Public sector

Build user-centred practices in new teams

Align user research activities with wider plans to inform a service proposition

Carry out user research and supervise and develop other user researchers to assure and improve research practice

Inclusive research. You can help teams understand the diversity of users.You can advocate for inclusive practices and help teams design and deliver accessible services that work for all users.

Research skills. You have experience of, and can help teams adopt, a wide range of primary and secondary user research methods.

Analysis and synthesis. You understand and can help teams apply a range of methods to analyse research data and synthesise findings. You know how to engage sceptical colleagues in analysis and synthesis. You can advise on choice and application of techniques, and can critique colleagues’ findings to assure best practice.

Presenting research findings. You understand the importance of research to effective delivery and can draw out key findings and implications, summarising and tailoring for different audiences

Society and technology. You understand the social and technological context of projects.

Strategic insight. You understand what problem the team is trying to solve. You can align user research activities to inform decision making and action.

Technical understanding. You know about the technologies used to build and operate digital services.

User-centred and agile practices. You understand and have experience of a range of user-centred practices. You can help inexperienced teams adopt user-centred practices and embed them into their agile workflow.

Qualifications

• 4 years plus User Research experience
• Have experience working to the GDS designprincipals or equivalent standards in the UK Public sector
• Full right to work in the UK
• Eligible for Security Clearance
• Work to a Hybrid working model

Additional Information

• Hybrid working model with some flexible working
• Private Medical Health care via Vitality
• Pension contribution, Life Assurance
• Professional certifications supported as part of learning and development.
• A range of retail discounts to enhance your lifestyle, encompassing restaurants, supermarkets, travel, leisure activities and health and well-being services.
• Access to our Employee Resource Groups, our groups represent diverse backgrounds and provide a platform for colleagues to connect, learn, and support one another.

Join Netcompany, where we proudly hold the 5th position on the esteemed UK Top 50 Best Places to Work in the Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Awards for 2024.

At Netcompany, we pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit and our capacity for doing things differently. Our culture is built on fostering low bureaucracy, emphasizing high agility and promoting flexibility, enabling everyone to contribute their best.

Our journey began in the UK with the acquisition of Hunter Macdonald in 2017. As one of Northern Europe's most accomplished IT companies, we have expanded our headcount globally to 7400+ employees and have offices in UK, Denmark, Norway, Poland, Holland and Vietnam.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment that celebrates every individual. Our recruitment processes are based on individual merit. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support during the interview process, please email HR Team at [e-mail] for assistance.