Senior User Researcher

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in public health is seeking a Senior User Researcher in Sheffield. In this role, you will design user research processes and collaborate with product teams to influence health tech solutions. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong qualitative and quantitative research skills, specifically within the public sector, and possess BPSS clearance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a User Researcher, ideally in health tech.
• Understanding of public sector user research landscape.
• Skilled in qualitative and quantitative research methods.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct user research (interviews, surveys).
• Analyze research findings for actionable insights.
• Collaborate with product teams to enhance user experiences.

Skills

Qualitative research methods

Quantitative research methods

Data analysis

Communication

User interviews

Usability testing

Education

Experience in User Research

Understanding of GDS principles

Job description

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Senior User Researcher, sheffield, south yorkshire

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sheffield, south yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Role; User Researcher

Location; Remote (occasional travel to Leeds)

Sector; Public Health

In this User Researcher contract role, you'll:

• Uncover the voice of users: Design and conduct user research (interviews, surveys, usability testing) to understand the needs, challenges, and experiences of healthcare professionals and patients.
• Be the champion of human-centred design: Analyse research findings and translate them into actionable insights for our product and design teams.
• Collaborate with a dynamic team: Work closely with product managers, designers, and developers to ensure user voices are heard and addressed throughout development.
• Drive impact, fast: This is a fast-paced environment where your contributions will directly influence the product roadmap and impact real people's lives.

The Ideal User Researcher Candidate:

• Proven experience as a User Researcher, ideally within the health tech or public sector domain.
• A strong understanding of GDS principles and the public sector user research landscape.
• Expertly skilled in qualitative and quantitative research methods, including interviews, surveys, usability testing, and data analysis.
• A clear, concise communicator who can present research findings to diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects while collaborating effectively within a team.
• BPSS clearance is required for this role.