UX Researcher

Magentus; England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid working environment

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Life insurance

Private health care

Working from home allowance

Job summary

A leading health technology firm in the UK is looking for a UX Researcher to lead research efforts and provide insights based on customer behavior. You will collaborate closely with product teams to enhance user experience, employing a range of methodologies. This full-time role allows hybrid working from the London office, providing a dynamic environment focusing on improving healthcare outcomes.

Qualifications

• University degree in interaction design, psychology, human factors, or related.
• Experience in applied product research in a B2B or SaaS company.
• Experience with various design research methods including usability studies.

Responsibilities

• Lead UX Research efforts to inform product strategy.
• Conduct interviews and synthesize insights for decision-making.
• Collaborate with various departments ensuring the voice of the customer is present.
• Create visuals of user journeys and information architectures.

Skills

User research methodologies

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Creativity

Education

University degree in interaction design or related field

Tools

Figma

Job description

This range is provided by Magentus. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

About Us

Magentus products and services have been at the forefront of delivering health technology for more than 30 years, offering deep expertise across clinical systems, health informatics and practice management.

Across pathology, radiology, oncology, maternity, and practice management, we are connecting the health ecosystem and transforming digital healthcare at scale. Driven by our dedicated teams across the globe, our success reflects our passionate commitment to improving healthcare outcomes.

People are at the heart of everything we do at Magentus — we work as one team to create a healthier society.

Short Summary

Inspire better strategic decision making by delivering compelling presentations and insights based on customer research. Go‑to person for insight, advice and best practices when it comes to seeking a better understanding of Magentus’ various customers in the UK and Australia. The UX Researcher focuses on immersing in, understanding and documenting the mindsets, motivations and behaviours of our customers so that our teams can make better decisions. As the dedicated UXR at Magentus, you will take the lead with formalising processes, recommending best practices and helping shape the role alongside Product Designers, Product Managers and the Customer Experience teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert for UX Research in the business
• Study customers and customer groups to uncover problems, design opportunities, realistic context and other valuable information inform product strategy
• Contribute to identifying / validating new strategic opportunities for the business based on research findings
• Adopt a variety of research methods as appropriate based on project requirements and user recruitment constraints
• Work closely with Customer Support, Marketing and Product Delivery departments to keep the voice of the customer present in decision making and provide expert advice on how to validate assumptions
• Create low-fidelity visualisations of user journeys, mental models and information architecture using storyboards, user flows and sitemaps
• Document and present insights clearly to internal teams, mindful to the needs of different audiences
• Design and distribute periodic customer surveys
• Own and manage repository of qualitative research data
• Synthesise quantitative feature release feedback
• Drive and coordinate 1-on-1 and group interviews that engage with customers
• Establish, develop and maintain relationships with team
• Develops and maintains consistent strong operational relationships and utilises feedback from internal and external stakeholders
• Other duties as reasonably required by the business

Experience

• University degree in interaction design, psychology, human factors or a research related subject area is preferential
• In the absence of official qualifications, we’re open to candidates that can demonstrate real-world application of design research methodologies and deep knowledge of the theoretical side
• Experience in applied product research, preferably for a commercial B2B or SaaS company.
• Experience with design research - utilising various methods including but not limited to usability studies, contextual inquiry and surveys.
• Experience with Design Thinking preferred but not essential
• Technology and/or health Industry experience is a plus

General Attributes

• Ability to work autonomously, be highly organised, creative, curious and insightful.
• Collaboration: your core work will be done solo, but the outcomes will be shared with teams.
• Pragmaticism: you value progress over academic perfection
• Research methods: Familiarity with qualitative or quantitative user research such as contextual enquiries, ethnography, benchmarking, card sorting, group moderation, or survey design.
• Understanding of the strengths and shortcomings of different research methods, including when and how to apply them during the product development process.
• Synthesis: strong skills in analysis and drawing relevant insights from research
• Communication: Strong and compelling written and verbal communication skills to share insights creatively and persuasively - both in an individual and group setting
• Strategic mindset to understand interplay between user needs and business needs.
• User Testing: (as part of research) organizing and leading user testing sessions, from recruiting users, to conducting sessions and incorporating learnings into research data
• Prototyping: Experience with Figma (not essential)
• Excellent communication skills, resourcefulness and troubleshooting
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities

What’s in it for you

• Hybrid working environment from London office (Farringdon) - 3 days a week from the Office and 2 from home

Leave

• 25 days (increases with length of service up to 4 days) plus 8 bank holiday
• Holiday purchase scheme via salary sacrifice
• An extra day annual leave for your birthday
• Enhanced Maternity Leave
• Enhanced Paternity Leave
• Up to two days paid Volunteering days
• Paid time off during the working day to donate blood

Leadership & Development

• Product Training

Employee Recognition

• Peer recognitions
• CEO awards
• Length of service awards
• Performance Annual Bonus Programme

Employee Benefits

• Life Insurance (4x annual salary)
• Private health care (BUPA) plus discounted rates to add your loved ones
• Salary Sacrifice Pension
• Income Protection
• EAP (access to online Healthcare)
• Branded merchandise starter pack
• £250 working from home allowance
• Free Flu Jabs
• Enhanced Sick Pay

Our values say a lot about us

• One Team
• Make a difference
• We Care
• Trust

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Product Management and Information Technology

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

Magentus Software Limited is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees feel valued and respected.

We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and believe in fostering a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and succeed.

We are also a proud member of the Disability Confident Employer Scheme, demonstrating our commitment to supporting disabled individuals in the workplace.

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