User Researcher
Posted Today by Damia Group LTD
£550 Per day
Inside
Remote
England, UK
Summary: The User Researcher role requires an individual with extensive experience in the Public Sector and Government Digital Services (GDS), focusing on applying user research methods effectively throughout various life cycle phases. The position emphasizes clear communication of research insights to influence service design and policy, while fostering a user-centered design culture within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must be eligible for UK Security Vetting at SC/DV level and will work under the direction of a client delivery manager. This role is classified as inside IR35 and is remote.
Key Responsibilities:
- Understanding and applying a range of user research methods correctly for different life cycle phases, and advising others on these methods
- Communicating insights from research in a clear and impactful way that drives change in the design of services and informs policy and proposition
- Establishing an effective user centred design culture in a team, and supporting them to embed user centred design practices into their agile workflow
- Convincing senior stakeholders about the benefits of adopting a user-centred approach, based on evidence
- Establishing and applying ethical research standards and practices to ensure the safeguarding and wellbeing of participants and researchers
- Researching diverse audiences to help teams deliver accessible and inclusive digital services
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including policy, operations, product, delivery, system design and user-centred design
- Advocating for user-centred and inclusive design practices across the organisation
- Supporting the development of service strategies and roadmaps for transformation
Key Skills:
- Extensive experience in user research within the Public Sector and GDS
- Proficiency in various user research methods
- Strong communication skills for conveying research insights
- Ability to establish a user-centred design culture
- Experience in ethical research standards and practices
- Collaboration skills with multidisciplinary teams
- Advocacy for inclusive design practices
- Eligibility for UK Security Vetting at SC/DV level
Salary: £550 per day
City: undetermined
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
User Researcher - SC Cleared - remote - £450 - £550 per day (inside IR35)
My client is looking for a User Researcher who has extensive experience in the Public Sector, and with Government Digital Services (GDS).
- As a User Researcher we need someone that has experience in understanding and applying a range of user research methods correctly for different life cycle phases, and advising others on these methods
- Communicating insights from research in a clear and impactful way that drives change in the design of services and informs policy and proposition
- Establishing an effective user centred design culture in a team, and supporting them to embed user centred design practices into their agile workflow
- Convincing senior stakeholders about the benefits of adopting a user-centred approach, based on evidence
- establishing and applying ethical research standards and practices to ensure the safeguarding and wellbeing of participants and researchers.
- Researching diverse audiences to help teams deliver accessible and inclusive digital services
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including policy, operations, product, delivery, system design and user-centred design
- Advocate for user-centred and inclusive design practices across the organisation
- Support the development of service strategies and roadmaps for transformation
This role is inside IR35 and will require working under the direction of the client delivery manager as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will follow established delivery processes and working practices
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting at SC/DV level. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, reserved post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance
More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here:
United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK
List of national security vetting clearance levels with guidance on who requires clearance and what checks are completed.
User Researcher - SC Cleared - remote - £450 - £550 per day (inside IR35)
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Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.
Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.