Senior UX Researcher (f/m/d)

United States Digital Space LLC; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi-Week

Flexi-office

Remote work allowance

Home office setup

Health & wellbeing

Professional development

Peer recognition program

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior UX Researcher to lead strategic and tactical research initiatives across our platform, partnering with Product, Design, Engineering, Data, and other customer facing teams to uncover customer insights and inform decisions.

You will plan and execute qualitative and quantitative studies, synthesize findings into actionable recommendations, and mentor colleagues while championing the voice of the user in a fast-moving, hybrid

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience conducting UX Research within digital products or related fields.
• Strong understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and when to use them.
• Experienced in independently leading complex research projects from start to finish.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments and able to bring structure and direction to unclear problem spaces.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences.
• Curious, analytical, and motivated to understand the 'why' behind customer behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Leading end-to-end research projects, from problem definition and scoping through to synthesis, recommendations, and stakeholder alignment.
• Planning and executing a range of qualitative and quantitative research activities, including usability testing, interviews, surveys, workshops, and behavioural analysis.
• Translating complex research findings into clear, actionable insights that drive product and business decisions.
• Managing multiple research initiatives simultaneously, balancing competing priorities while maintaining quality and momentum.
• Collaborating closely with Product, Design, Engineering, Customer Success, and Commercial teams to identify research opportunities and answer high-value business questions.
• Communicating research findings confidently and effectively to a range of audiences, from practitioners to senior stakeholders.
• Influencing product strategy through evidence-based recommendations and championing customer needs across the organisation.
• Helping teams navigate ambiguity by identifying research approaches, defining next steps, and bringing clarity to complex problem spaces.
• Supporting the development of research operations, processes, tooling, and best practices.
• Maintaining and contributing to our insights repository to ensure research findings are accessible and reusable.
• Mentoring colleagues and supporting the continued growth of research maturity across the business.

Skills

UX Research

Qualitative methods

Quantitative methods

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Job description

Purpose of Position

Are you passionate about uncovering meaningful user insights and influencing product decisions through evidence-based research? We're looking for a Senior UX Researcher to lead strategic and tactical research initiatives across our platform, helping teams better understand our customers and make informed decisions with confidence. You'll partner closely with Product, Design, Engineering, Data, and other customer facing teams to plan and deliver impactful research. You'll be comfortable navigating ambiguity, balancing multiple priorities, and driving research projects forward from inception to outcome with minimal oversight. Our team is a group of collaborative, curious, and dedicated people who care deeply about creating great experiences for our customers. Alongside meaningful work, we offer a supportive environment and a range of excellent benefits.

• Leading end-to-end research projects, from problem definition and scoping through to synthesis, recommendations, and stakeholder alignment

• Planning and executing a range of qualitative and quantitative research activities, including usability testing, interviews, surveys, workshops, and behavioural analysis

• Translating complex research findings into clear, actionable insights that drive product and business decisions

• Managing multiple research initiatives simultaneously, balancing competing priorities while maintaining quality and momentum

• Collaborating closely with Product, Design, Engineering, Customer Success, and Commercial teams to identify research opportunities and answer high-value business questions

• Communicating research findings confidently and effectively to a range of audiences, from practitioners to senior stakeholders

• Influencing product strategy through evidence-based recommendations and championing customer needs across the organisation

• Helping teams navigate ambiguity by identifying research approaches, defining next steps, and bringing clarity to complex problem spaces

• Supporting the development of research operations, processes, tooling, and best practices

• Maintaining and contributing to our insights repository to ensure research findings are accessible and reusable

• Mentoring colleagues and supporting the continued growth of research maturity across the business

• Building strong relationships with stakeholders to establish effective feedback loops and strengthen the voice of the customer

About you

• 4+ years' experience conducting UX Research within digital products or related fields

• Strong understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and when to use them

• Experienced in independently leading complex research projects from start to finish

• Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments and able to bring structure and direction to unclear problem spaces

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences

• Skilled at synthesising large volumes of information into clear narratives, insights, and recommendations

• Confident engaging with stakeholders, challenging assumptions constructively, and influencing decision-making

• Able to prioritise effectively across multiple projects, balancing business goals, customer needs, and team capacity

• Demonstrated ability to manage several concurrent workstreams while maintaining a high standard of delivery

• Proactive, self-sufficient, and comfortable identifying and resolving blockers independently

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail

• Curious, analytical, and motivated to understand the "why" behind customer behaviour

• Passionate about creating user-centred products and embedding customer insight into decision-making

This role would suit someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and can confidently drive research forward, even when the path ahead isn't fully defined

Our Offer

Flexi-Week

We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing by offering you a four-day Flexi-Week (with one lighter or completely disconnected day per week) at full pay, with no reduction to your annual holiday allowance.

Flexi-office

We offer an international culture and flexibility through our hybrid/remote working scheme which is designed to foster a culture of mutual trust and working flexibility.

Work Expense Contribution & Remote Working Furniture

You will receive a monthly allowance to cover part of your running costs, as well as a furniture package to support you in setting up a comfortable workspace when working from home.

Health and Wellbeing

With our support and access to various initiatives and sports offers, you can focus on your mental and physical wellbeing.

Development

We've built our extensive training suite, the company Academy, to cover a wide range of skills that support your professional and personal growth, with trainings conveniently packaged to help your overall development.

Appreciation

Thank and reward colleagues by sending them a voucher through our peer-to-peer recognition programme.

*We are hiring in multiple countries for this role. Additional benefits, including health and wellbeing offerings, will be discussed during the initial interview.*

Established in 2000, the company is proud of our dynamic, social and inclusive culture.

Like all businesses, we've had to adapt and nurture our culture in a virtual environment. Our virtual 'Life @ the company' hub brings our colleagues from across the globe together for various social activities.

Diversity & Inclusion are paramount to us, and we proudly pursue and hire diverse team members. We champion uniqueness and authenticity; this is who we are at our core. Our network of affiliate partnerships are diverse and transparent, as are the employees powering our vision to build the world’s leading open partner ecosystem. We welcome all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need support at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

the company is part of the Axel Springer group. Learn more ataxelspringer.com/en/, and explore the Axel Springer Essentials here: axelspringer.com/en/inside/the-essentials-what-we-have-adapted-and-why