User Researcher - Contract - £400 Per Day

Stealth IT Consulting; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking a User Researcher in the United Kingdom to support a government project aimed at enhancing digital services. The successful candidate will plan and conduct user research, ensuring findings are integrated with design and development teams. Essential skills include expertise in GDS principles and user research methodologies, as well as BPSS clearance. This position offers a competitive rate and requires remote work with some travel.

Qualifications

• Experience as a User Researcher in government or public sector projects.
• Strong understanding of GDS principles and user research methodologies.
• Ability to deliver research in Agile environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• BPSS clearance (mandatory).

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct user research using qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Work closely with designers, developers, and product teams to integrate findings.
• Create actionable insights and present them to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with GDS Service Standards and accessibility guidelines.
• Advocate for user-centred design principles throughout the project.

Skills

User Research

GDS principles

Agile environments

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Miro

Figma

Job description

Clearance: BPSS
Rate: £400 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract Length: 3 months
Interview Process: 1 stage
Location: Remote (with occasional travel if required)

Role Overview

We are seeking a User Researcher to support a government project focused on improving digital services. You will conduct research to understand user needs and ensure services meet GDS standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct user research using qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Work closely with designers, developers, and product teams to integrate findings.
• Create actionable insights and present them to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with GDS Service Standards and accessibility guidelines.
• Advocate for user-centred design principles throughout the project.

Essential Skills

• Experience as a User Researcher in government or public sector projects.
• Strong understanding of GDS principles and user research methodologies.
• Ability to deliver research in Agile environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• BPSS clearance (mandatory).

Nice-to-Have

• Familiarity with tools like Miro, Figma, or similar.
• Knowledge of service design and UX principles.