Senior UX Researcher (f/m/d)

Purpose of PositionAre you passionate about uncovering meaningful user insights and influencing product decisions through evidence-based research? We're looking for a Senior UX Researcher to lead strategic and tactical research initiatives across our platform, helping teams better understand our customers and make informed decisions with confidence. You'll partner closely with Product, Design, Engineering, Data, and other customer facing teams to plan and deliver impactful research. You'll be comfortable navigating ambiguity, balancing multiple priorities, and driving research projects forward from inception to outcome with minimal oversight. Our team is a group of collaborative, curious, and dedicated people who care deeply about creating great experiences for our customers. Alongside meaningful work, we offer a supportive environment and a range of excellent benefits.What you’ll be responsible forLeading end-to-end research projects, from problem definition and scoping through to synthesis, recommendations, and stakeholder alignmentPlanning and executing a range of qualitative and quantitative research activities, including usability testing, interviews, surveys, workshops, and behavioural analysisTranslating complex research findings into clear, actionable insights that drive product and business decisionsManaging multiple research initiatives simultaneously, balancing competing priorities while maintaining quality and momentumCollaborating closely with Product, Design, Engineering, Customer Success, and Commercial teams to identify research opportunities and answer high-value business questionsCommunicating research findings confidently and effectively to a range of audiences, from practitioners to senior stakeholdersInfluencing product strategy through evidence-based recommendations and championing customer needs across the organisationHelping teams navigate ambiguity by identifying research approaches, defining next steps, and bringing clarity to complex problem spacesSupporting the development of research operations, processes, tooling, and best practicesMaintaining and contributing to our insights repository to ensure research findings are accessible and reusableMentoring colleagues and supporting the continued growth of research maturity across the businessBuilding strong relationships with stakeholders to establish effective feedback loops and strengthen the voice of the customerAbout you4+ years' experience conducting UX Research within digital products or related fieldsStrong understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and when to use themExperienced in independently leading complex research projects from start to finishComfortable operating in ambiguous environments and able to bring structure and direction to unclear problem spacesExcellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiencesSkilled at synthesising large volumes of information into clear narratives, insights, and recommendationsConfident engaging with stakeholders, challenging assumptions constructively, and influencing decision-makingAble to prioritise effectively across multiple projects, balancing business goals, customer needs, and team capacityDemonstrated ability to manage several concurrent workstreams while maintaining a high standard of deliveryProactive, self-sufficient, and comfortable identifying and resolving blockers independentlyStrong organisational skills with excellent attention to detailCurious, analytical, and motivated to understand the "why" behind customer behaviourPassionate about creating user-centred products and embedding customer insight into decision-makingThis role would suit someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and can confidently drive research forward, even when the path ahead isn't fully definedOur OfferFlexi-Week: We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing by offering you a four-day Flexi-Week (with one lighter or completely disconnected day per week) at full pay, with no reduction to your annual holiday allowance.Flexi-office: We offer an international culture and flexibility through our hybrid/remote working scheme which is designed to foster a culture of mutual trust and working flexibility.Work Expense Contribution & Remote Working Furniture: You will receive a monthly allowance to cover part of your running costs, as well as a furniture package to support you in setting up a comfortable workspace when working from home.Health and Wellbeing: With our support and access to various initiatives and sports offers, you can focus on your mental and physical wellbeing.Development: We’ve built our extensive training suite, Awin Academy, to cover a wide range of skills that support your professional and personal growth, with trainings conveniently packaged to help your overall development.Appreciation: Thank and reward colleagues by sending them a voucher through our peer-to-peer recognition programme.We are hiring in multiple countries for this role. Additional benefits, including health and wellbeing offerings, will be discussed during the initial interview.Established in 2000, Awin is proud of our dynamic, social and inclusive culture.Like all businesses, we’ve had to adapt and nurture our culture in a virtual environment. Our virtual ‘Life @ Awin’ hub brings our colleagues from across the globe together for various social activities.Diversity & Inclusion are paramount to us, and we proudly pursue and hire diverse team members. We champion uniqueness and authenticity; this is who we are at our core. Our network of affiliate partnerships are diverse and transparent, as are the employees powering our vision to build the world’s leading open partner ecosystem. We welcome all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need support at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.Awin is part of the Axel Springer group.Learn more at axelspringer.com/en/, and explore the Axel Springer Essentials here:axelspringer.com/en/inside/the-essentials-what-we-have-adapted-and-why Apply now to begin the next stage of your career at a progressive company that supports both your professional and personal development.