User Researcher - 6 months - UCD - Inside IR35

Lorien; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced User Researcher for a 6-month contract. The role involves planning and conducting user research activities aligned with a Digital Strategy, focusing on agile practices. Key qualifications include user research experience, knowledge of Scottish Government standards, and proficiency in Microsoft products. This position offers a dynamic work environment within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in user research using agile practices.
• Strong knowledge of Scottish Government recommended design practices.
• Excellent working knowledge of design and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out user research activities in line with the Digital Strategy.
• Engage users and deliver design practices in an agile way.

Skills

User research experience

Agile practices

Knowledge of SG Digital Standards

Design and collaboration tools

Microsoft 365 knowledge

Stakeholder management

Research methodologies certifications

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure

Power Platform

Job description

User Researcher - 6 months - UCD - Inside IR35

Job Type

Contract/Temporary

Location

Edinburgh

Job Ref

BBBH167896_1758729229

Date Added

September 24th, 2025

Consultant

Billy Henchy

User Researcher - 6 months - UCD - Inside IR35

An exciting opportunity for an experienced User Researcher to work for a public sector organisation in Edinburgh. The User Researcher will be embedded in a multidisciplinary team and responsible for planning and carrying out user research activities in line with the overall Digital Strategy. This role combines user engagement skills and planning to deliver upfront and continuous design practices in an agile way

Essential skills:

• Proven experience in user research using agile practices and Scottish Government recommended design practices
• Strong knowledge of SG Digital Standards and Agile design practices
• Excellent working knowledge of design and collaboration tools
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, and Power Platform products
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to balance governance requirements with agile delivery
• Relevant certifications in research methodologies and/or working with Microsoft technologies

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.