Senior User Researcher in Essex

Senior User Researcher in Essex

Essex Full-Time Home office (partial)
TALENT INTERNATIONAL UK LTD

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Drive user research to shape digital public services and enhance user experiences.
  • Company: Join a forward-thinking team focused on transforming public sector digital services.
  • Benefits: Competitive daily rate, remote work flexibility, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on inclusivity and accessibility.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on public services while working with diverse user groups.
  • Qualifications: Experience in user research within the public sector and a design-led mindset.

Help shape the future of digital public services. We are looking for a forward-thinking Senior User Researcher to drive the evolution of a digital programme.

As a Senior User Researcher, you will:

  • Bring genuine experience in conducting user and field research to deeply understand user needs and real-world behaviours.
  • Lead digital services through every stage of the Service Standard from Discovery and Alpha to Beta and Live, leveraging your background in the public sector.
  • Apply an empathetic, design-led mindset to research, focusing on genuine human experiences rather than rigid business analysis requirements.
  • Work closely alongside Product Managers, Content Designers, and Interaction Designers to co-design and refine services.
  • Lead collaborative analysis and synthesis sessions to turn complex research data into clear, compelling findings that build consensus and challenge team assumptions.
  • Ensure services work for everyone by actively recruiting and involving diverse, representative user groups in your research.

What You'll Bring as a Senior User Researcher:

  • A track record as a public sector User Researcher with direct experience taking digital services through official GDS assessments across Discovery, Alpha, Beta, and Live stages.
  • Proven experience in genuine user, customer, or field research (including market or industry research background).
  • An empathetic, design-led approach to understanding user needs, moving beyond rigid business analysis or requirements gathering.
  • Proven success working embedded within cross-functional teams alongside Product Managers, Content Designers, and Interaction Designers.
  • Ability to turn complex research into actionable insights, involving your team in analysis to challenge assumptions and build strong consensus.
  • Deep understanding of the diverse audience for government services, with experience designing inclusive research that ensures accessibility for all.

Senior User Researcher in Essex employer: TALENT INTERNATIONAL UK LTD

TALENT INTERNATIONAL UK LTD is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values innovation and collaboration in the heart of Dundee, Scotland. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development while ensuring a healthy work-life balance through our hybrid working model. Join us to be part of a team that prioritises your success and well-being, all while working with cutting-edge Oracle and SQL Server technologies.

TALENT INTERNATIONAL UK LTD

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior User Researcher in Essex

User Research
Field Research
Public Sector Experience
Service Standard Knowledge
Design-Led Mindset
Collaboration Skills
Data Analysis