At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct user research to shape impactful digital services for government.
- Company: Join a diverse team focused on user-centred design in a central government setting.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, flexible working model, and potential for contract extension.
- Other info: Embrace a collaborative environment with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by influencing policy-backed digital products.
- Qualifications: Must have active SC clearance and strong GDS experience.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Rate: Up to £500 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: London (3 days per week on-site)
Contract: Initial contract with strong extension potential
We're hiring an experienced SC-cleared User Researcher to support the delivery of user-centred digital services within a central government environment. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a high-impact programme where research plays a critical role in shaping policy-backed digital products and services.
Key Requirements
- Active Security Clearance (SC) - must be current and transferable
- Strong GDS experience, including working to the Government Service Standard
- Demonstrable experience delivering user research across discovery, alpha and beta phases
- Confident engaging with senior stakeholders, multidisciplinary delivery teams and service owners
- Ability to translate complex research findings into clear, actionable insights that influence design and product decisions
Responsibilities
- Plan, design and deliver a wide range of qualitative and quantitative research activities
- Champion user-centred design principles and evidence-led decision-making across the team
- Collaborate closely with designers, product managers, developers and policy colleagues
- Communicate insights effectively through research reports, playback sessions and workshops
- Ensure all research outputs align with GDS standards and support service assessments
Working Pattern
3 days per week on-site in London. Remaining days remote, offering a balanced and flexible working model.
If you're an SC-cleared User Researcher with hands-on GDS experience and are looking for a London-based contract with meaningful impact, we'd like to hear from you.
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.
SC Cleared User Researcher - Contract in Westminster employer: Sanderson Government and Defence
Join a forward-thinking organisation that values user-centred design and offers a collaborative work culture in the heart of London. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, we provide our employees with opportunities for professional growth while working on impactful government projects that shape digital services. Enjoy a flexible working model that balances on-site collaboration with remote work, making it an ideal environment for SC-cleared User Researchers looking to make a difference.
Contact Details:
Sanderson Government and Defence Recruitment Team
