At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct user research to improve digital services for the public sector.
- Company: Join Amber Labs, a fast-growing tech consultancy transforming government services.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days leave, private health insurance, and remote-first working.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on public services while developing your skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in user research and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 57692 - 70512 £ per year.
- Hybrid (UK) with infrequent travel to London
- Active SC Clearance Required
- About Amber Labs
Amber Labs is a fast-growing UK technology consultancy delivering digital transformation across enterprise, government and regulated sectors.
We specialise in cloud, data, software engineering, user-centred design and AI, helping organisations deliver better services through modern technology and agile ways of working.
We're currently supporting the delivery of critical digital services within a major UK government programme and are looking for experienced User Researchers to join our growing delivery teams.
This role will support large-scale transformation initiatives within a nationally significant public sector environment, helping improve complex digital services used by both operational teams and the public.
The Role
As a User Researcher, you will help teams develop a deep understanding of user needs, behaviours and challenges to ensure services are accessible, effective and evidence-led.
Working within multidisciplinary agile teams, you'll plan and deliver research activities, synthesise findings into actionable insights and help shape service design and delivery decisions.
You’ll collaborate closely with designers, product managers, business analysts, delivery managers and technical teams to ensure user needs remain at the centre of decision-making.
The role may support a range of digital transformation initiatives, including customer-facing services, operational systems and internal platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- User Research Delivery
- Plan, design and conduct user research using appropriate qualitative and quantitative methods
- Develop research strategies and approaches aligned to project objectives and user needs
- Recruit participants and manage research activities in line with governance and ethical standards
- Conduct interviews, usability testing, workshops and observational research
- Analyse research findings and identify key themes, opportunities and risks
- Produce clear, evidence-based recommendations that inform product and service decisions
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure research findings influence delivery decisions
- Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders at varying levels of seniority
- Build strong relationships with product, design, delivery and operational teams
- Advocate for user-centred design principles across programmes and projects
- Continuous Discovery & Service Improvement
- Support ongoing discovery and iterative service development
- Help teams understand user journeys, pain points and service opportunities
- Contribute to service assessments and evidence gathering where required
- Promote research best practice and help improve research maturity across teams
- Government Digital Service (GDS) Alignment
- Apply GDS-aligned user research practices and standards
- Ensure research activities support accessibility, inclusion and evidence-based decision making
- Contribute to service design and transformation initiatives within complex public sector environments
- Active SC Clearance
- Proven experience delivering user research within complex digital transformation programmes
- Strong understanding of user-centred design and research methodologies
- Experience conducting qualitative research including interviews, usability testing and workshops
- Ability to analyse and synthesise complex research findings into clear, actionable insights
- Experience working within agile multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to influence decision-making through evidence-based recommendations
- Experience producing research plans, discussion guides, insight reports and presentations
- Strong understanding of accessibility and inclusive design principles
What We Offer
- 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, giving you time to properly switch off and recharge
- Private medical insurance with Bupa
- Remote-first working, with access to our Liverpool Street office when you want to collaborate in person
- Personal training budget to support your professional development
- Perkbox membership, with access to discounts across retail, travel, dining, wellness and entertainment
- Electric Vehicle Scheme after one year of service
- Regular team socials and opportunities to connect across the business
- Employer pension contributions
- Referral scheme, offering up to £3,000 for successful hires
- The opportunity to join a growing consultancy early and genuinely influence its direction and success
Amber Labs is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, regardless of background, identity or experience.
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Senior User Researcher employer: Amber Labs
Amber Labs is an exceptional employer that champions a culture of collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal place for a Lead Software Developer to thrive. With a focus on personal growth, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, employees are empowered to take ownership of their projects while benefiting from competitive salaries, performance bonuses, and comprehensive health coverage. The opportunity to work on high-impact government programmes in a supportive environment ensures that your contributions are both meaningful and rewarding.
