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Senior User Researcher

London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, Edinburgh, Belfast, gb🌐 Remote💼 Full-time🗓 2026-06-22 → 2026-07-31

Core

Lead user research for complex public sector digital services, validating assumptions and prioritizing work based on real user needs to shape service strategy.

Role type

Senior User Researcher Consultant

Builds

Public sector digital services and strategies

Domain

UK Public Sector / Digital Service Design

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery

Required skills

End-to-end research capability (generative and evaluative studies), broad methodological expertise (qualitative and quantitative), strong consultancy skills, stakeholder management, mentorship, inclusive design and accessibility knowledge, Agile team experience

Preferred skills

Experience with GDS Digital Service Standard, GOV.UK design system patterns, WCAG 2.2 familiarity, AWS/Microsoft/Oracle partner ecosystem knowledge

Technologies

GDS Digital Service Standard, GOV.UK design system, WCAG 2.2

Responsibilities

Lead and deliver user research for complex projects ensuring findings inform product and strategy decisions; Proactively contribute to client meetings, workshops, and presentations; Mentor and guide team members; Develop strong client relationships by anticipating needs and driving outcomes

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities

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