At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape digital products by conducting user research and delivering actionable insights.
- Company: Join a high-profile UK Government programme with a focus on user-centred services.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hybrid work model, and opportunity to influence government services.
- Other info: Collaborate with diverse teams and engage with stakeholders to advocate for user needs.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on public services while working in a dynamic, agile environment.
- Qualifications: Active SC clearance and experience in user research within secure environments.
The predicted salary is between 57036 - 69710 £ per year.
SR2 is recruiting for an experienced User Researcher to join a multidisciplinary digital team delivering user-centred services within a high-profile UK Government programme. You'll play a key role in shaping digital products by ensuring user needs remain at the heart of service design and delivery.
Due to the secure nature of this work and the fast turnaround required, applicants must already have active SC clearance - unfortunately we cannot put you through this if you do not already have it.
Working closely with Product Managers, Designers, Developers and Delivery Managers, you'll plan and deliver a range of qualitative and quantitative research activities across the service lifecycle. You'll identify user behaviours, pain points and opportunities, translating complex findings into clear, actionable insights that influence design decisions, product backlogs and future service improvements.
The successful candidate will be confident selecting appropriate research methods, facilitating workshops and research playback sessions, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, and advocating for user-centred design within an agile delivery environment.
Requirements:- Experience working within secure government environments – essential
- Active SC clearance – we cannot put you through this if you do not already have it
- Familiarity with GDS Service Standards or similar user-centred design frameworks
- Proven experience as a User Researcher within Agile digital delivery environments
- Strong experience delivering both discovery (generative) and evaluative user research
- Experience planning and conducting interviews, workshops, usability testing and other research activities
- Ability to synthesise research into personas, user journeys and actionable recommendations
- Experience communicating findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills
Please apply with a copy of your CV and Emma from SR2 will be in touch with suitable candidates regarding the next steps.
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At SR2, we pride ourselves on being a socially responsible employer that values innovation and collaboration in the defence aerospace sector. Our Cheltenham location fosters a dynamic work culture where engineers can thrive, with ample opportunities for professional growth and involvement in high-profile projects that make a real impact. Join us to be part of a team that not only prioritises excellence but also champions ethical practices in recruitment and project execution.
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