User Research Consultant - 6 month contract outside IR35

Summary: The User Research Consultant role at Funding Circle involves leading a 6-month research project aimed at understanding the needs and behaviors of SMEs. The consultant will manage end-to-end research activities, from defining objectives to delivering actionable insights that inform product development and business strategy. This position requires strong expertise in user research and the ability to work independently. The role is hybrid, with expectations for in-office collaboration in London.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define research objectives, methodologies, and timelines in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop and execute a detailed recruitment plan to target desired SME participants.
• Perform user interviews, feedback sessions, surveys, and other qualitative/quantitative research methods.
• Summarize data, identify common themes, and generate actionable insights.
• Present findings to stakeholders, providing clear recommendations to guide product and business decisions.

Key Skills:

• Strong expertise in end-to-end user research, including scoping, recruitment, and analysis.
• Experience in conducting research with SMEs.
• Ability to work independently and manage timelines effectively.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Familiarity with tools for qualitative data analysis (e.g., NVivo, Dovetail, or similar).

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other