At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct user research to understand needs and improve digital services for the Public Sector.
- Company: Join a leading client transforming public services through user-centred design.
- Benefits: Travel opportunities, collaborative teams, and impactful work in the public sector.
- Other info: Work in agile teams with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a difference by enhancing user experiences in vital government services.
- Qualifications: Experience in user research methods and data analysis required.
The predicted salary is between 57036 - 69710 £ per year.
Travel to client sites across the UK 1-2 times per month.
Work on user-centred research within Public Sector and Government-focused environments.
SC clearance required – join multidisciplinary teams delivering impactful digital services.
ABOUT THE CLIENT:
Our client delivers complex digital and transformation programmes within the Public Sector, helping organisations understand their users and improve the services they provide. Their teams work collaboratively across research, design, technology and delivery to solve complex problems and create better user experiences. Due to continued demand for their services, they are looking for an experienced User Researcher to join the team.
THE USER RESEARCHER ROLE:
As a User Researcher, you will plan and conduct qualitative and/or quantitative research to understand user needs, behaviours and experiences. You’ll select and apply appropriate research methods, analyse data and communicate clear, actionable insights to inform service and product decisions. You’ll design and facilitate usability testing, recruit and engage diverse participant groups, and champion accessibility and inclusive research practices. Working within agile and iterative delivery environments, you’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure research findings directly influence the development and continuous improvement of services.
USER RESEARCHER ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
- Proven experience planning and conducting qualitative and/or quantitative user research.
- Strong knowledge of a range of user research methods and when to apply them.
- Experience analysing research data and communicating clear insights.
- Experience designing and conducting usability testing.
- Understanding of accessibility and inclusive research practices.
- Experience working within agile or iterative delivery environments.
- Ability to recruit and engage diverse participant groups.
- Familiarity with research tools, recording methods and insight reporting.
- Experience around vulnerable users, remediation services, identity or trust would be advantageous.
User Researcher employer: Searchability NS&D
As a leading organisation in cyber security and technology transformation, our client offers an exceptional work environment in London, where you can engage with high-impact Defence and National Security programmes. With a strong focus on professional development, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to collaborate with seasoned experts, this role promises not only career progression but also the chance to tackle complex challenges that make a real difference in securing sensitive environments.
