User Researcher

Methods; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy is seeking a User Researcher to assist with a government project. The role involves conducting various research activities, collaborating with teams to implement improvements, and advocating for user needs. Ideal candidates have proven experience in user research within an agile environment and familiarity with the GOV.UK Service Standard. This is a remote contract position based in the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in user research, preferably in an agile, digital service environment.
• Familiarity with the GOV.UK Service Standard and working within GDS frameworks.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a range of research activities in line with GDS standards.
• Work closely with designers, developers and policy teams to turn research insights into actionable improvements.
• Champion user needs and accessibility across the product lifecycle.

Skills

User research

Agile methodology

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Usability testing

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Methods

User Researcher – GOV / GDS

Remote Inside IR35 Contract

Contract User Researcher required to help us deliver on one of our Government projects.

What you'll do:

• Conduct a range of research activities (e.g. interviews, usability testing, surveys) in line with GDS standards.
• Work closely with designers, developers and policy teams to turn research insights into actionable improvements.
• Champion user needs and accessibility across the product lifecycle.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in user research, preferably in an agile, digital service environment.
• Familiarity with the GOV.UK Service Standard and working within GDS frameworks.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Research

Industries

Research Services

London, England, United Kingdom