User Research Specialist - UX & Service Design

De Montfort University; Leicester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A public university in Leicester is seeking a User Research Specialist to shape technology services through comprehensive user research. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in user-centred design, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to improve service delivery. Responsibilities include designing research strategies, synthesizing findings, and advocating for user needs within an inclusive environment. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from £32,080 to £38,784 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in user-centred design applied to digital products and services.
• Experience of delivering end-to-end user research within agile teams.
• Strong analytical capability in synthesising research findings.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct research to capture the needs of diverse users.
• Translate insights into actionable recommendations for service design.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop research strategies.

Skills

User-centred design

Qualitative research methods

Quantitative research methods

Analytical capability

Collaboration

Education

Degree level education or equivalent professional experience

Job description

A public university in Leicester is seeking a User Research Specialist to shape technology services through comprehensive user research. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in user-centred design, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to improve service delivery. Responsibilities include designing research strategies, synthesizing findings, and advocating for user needs within an inclusive environment. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from £32,080 to £38,784 per annum.