User Researcher (SC Cleared / SC Eligible)

Sanderson Government & Defence; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a User Researcher to join their Digital Excellence team. In this role, you will lead user research efforts to ensure the development of user-centred digital services across various projects. The ideal candidate has proven experience in user research methodologies and strong communication skills. The role offers opportunities for career development in a flexible and inclusive working culture.

Benefits

Extensive training and certifications

Career development opportunities

Inclusive working culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading user research using a range of methodologies.
• Experience across discovery, design, and delivery phases.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and conduct impactful user research.
• Lead research activities including interviews, usability testing, surveys, and diary studies.
• Apply both qualitative and quantitative methods to gather actionable insights.

Skills

User research

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Agile methodologies

Education

Degree in Psychology, HCI, Sociology

Tools

Remote research tools

Job description

Join a leading consultancy's Digital Excellence team, where strategic thinking, creativity, and technology come together to drive transformation across public and private sectors.

Role Overview

As a User Researcher, you'll work in multidisciplinary teams to design user-centred digital services. You'll lead research efforts, apply inclusive design principles, and ensure accessibility across all stages of the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and conduct impactful user research.
• Lead research activities including interviews, usability testing, surveys, and diary studies.
• Apply both qualitative and quantitative methods to gather actionable insights.
• Advocate for inclusive and accessible design practices.
• Communicate findings effectively to inform design and product decisions.
• Support the integration of user-centred design across teams and projects.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience leading user research using a range of methodologies.
• Experience across discovery, design, and delivery phases.
• Familiarity with GDS service standards and design principles.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working in agile, multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of prototyping and testing user journeys.
• Proficiency with remote and in-person research tools.

Desirable:

• Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Psychology, HCI, Sociology).
• Experience with assistive technologies and accessibility testing.
• Accessibility certifications (e.g., CPACC, WAS, CPWA).
• Passion for continuous learning and emerging technologies.

Why Join?

• Work on high-impact projects with major public and private sector clients.
• Access to extensive training and certifications in tech, design, and agile delivery.
• Opportunities for career development, internal initiatives, and thought leadership.
• Inclusive, flexible working culture with a strong focus on wellbeing.
• Regular team events, knowledge-sharing sessions, and social activities.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

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