At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct user research to shape impactful digital services in a government setting.
- Company: Join a diverse team dedicated to user-centred design and innovation.
- Benefits: Flexible remote work, competitive pay, and opportunities for contract extension.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on inclusivity and support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by influencing policy-backed digital products.
- Qualifications: SC clearance and experience in user research across various project phases.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 68205 £ per year.
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.
- Active Security Clearance (SC) - must be current and transferable
- Demonstrable experience delivering user research across discovery, alpha and beta phases
- Ability to translate complex research findings into clear, actionable insights that influence design and product decisions
- 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
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.
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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, where your insights will directly influence impactful digital services within the government sector. With a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion, this role not only provides the opportunity for professional growth through hands-on experience in a high-stakes environment but also supports a flexible working model that promotes work-life balance. If you're looking to make a meaningful contribution while advancing your career in London, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Contact Details:
Sanderson Government and Defence Recruitment Team
