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Experiential Insight Lead Researcher - York/London/Hybrid
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Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week)
Here at Joseph Rowntree Foundation, we are looking for an experienced qualitative specialist to join our Insight Infrastructure team and take on responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Grounded Voices research programme.
About the role
You will work alongside JRF’s Qualitative Insight Manager and a newly appointed Experiential Insight Research Officer. Grounded Voices team members aim to work in a non-hierarchical way as they undertake key project tasks including designing research materials, recruiting participants, conducting the different elements of this online research programme (interviews, focus groups, diaries), and analysing the findings.
Specific responsibilities are as follows:
- Manage relationships with external project partners e.g. recruiter, providers of online systems
- Lead on day-to-day programme management including monitoring of participant engagement, utilising online systems effectively for data collection and programme administration, and communicating with participants at key points of the programme
- Take ownership of data management and safeguarding policies, ensuring the research is conducted in a way that is ethical as well as legally compliant
- Lead on internal comms, ensuring colleagues are kept informed of key findings
- Work alongside the Qualitative Insight Manager to develop the programme and maximise its internal and external impact
More detail about the team and the programme can be found here .
About you
As our Experiential Insight Lead Researcher, we would like you to have experience of conducting research on sensitive topics with a robust understanding of how to work with confidential data.
With extensive knowledge of the key elements of ethical and inclusive research practice and how they apply to researching financial hardship, you will have an appreciation of the issues impacting the different groups of people who might experience financial hardship and potential solutions. With advanced understanding of qualitative research methods, including virtual methods, you will have solid understanding of qualitative data analysis techniques and appreciation of how qualitative evidence can be used to create social change.
Able toIf you have any additional needs and need reasonable adjustments to be made to the interview process, please let us know. think critically and creatively, analyse and problem solve, and contribute to the generation of new ideas and alternative ways of approaching an issue, you will be a strong communicator, both written and verbal, able to communicate confidently in accessible ways with different audiences. With a proven warmth and professional approach to building and sustaining collaborative relationships with research participants, colleagues, external research partners and other stakeholders, you will have a track record of being an excellent team player, actively contributing to team objectives and supporting less experienced members of a research team to develop their knowledge and skills.
How to apply
If you share our passion and this role sounds like you, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.
Please submit your CV and supporting information via our online application platform.
The closing date for applications is 22nd September 2025.
Interviews are expected to take place weeks commencing 6th October or 13th October 2025.
Additional Information
Applications are welcome from all, regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socioeconomic background.
We positively encourage applications from people from marginalised backgrounds, including but not limited to those with experience of living in poverty.
We are committed to being an anti-racist organisation and operate an anonymised recruitment process so that bias is eliminated from the shortlisting process.
In support of our approach to flexible working, we are happy to receive applications from those seeking full-time employment, as well as those who may want to share the role on a part-time basis. When making your application, please state whether you want to be considered for either full or part-time work and, if part-time, the number of hours per week you would be looking for.
At JRF we’re at our best when we’re continually building on trust, showing we care and making a difference – and hope others will do the same. So, for those roles which allow it, we’re developing a more blended approach to how and where you work. This means you can expect to work flexibly between the office and home (with an expectation of two days a week in your home office).
We encourage you to read our EVP, which is located here:
We are a Disability Confident Employer . This means that we are committed to the recruitment, progression and retention of disabled individuals. We shall also offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job. If you have a disability, please tell us if you would like to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.
If you have any additional needs and need reasonable adjustments to be made to the interview process, please let us know.
Lead User Researcher
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Lead User Researcher
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Lead User Researcher – UK Wide (Excluding London)
Up to £95,000 – Permanent
We’re looking for a Lead User Researcher to join a high-impact, public sector-focused team. This is a senior, hands-on role where you’ll drive research strategy , mentor other researchers, and ensure user insights directly shape critical government and healthcare services.
If you come from a consulting background , are SC-cleared, and thrive in fast-paced, high-responsibility environments, this role gives you the chance to make a real impact.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead and manage complex user research programmes across multiple public sector projects
- Translate user insights into actionable guidance for design and delivery teams
- Mentor and coach junior researchers, shaping capability across the practice
- Influence stakeholders at all levels, ensuring evidence-based decisions guide service design
- Drive best practice in user research, advocating for inclusive, accessible, and ethical design
- Work across delivery phases: discovery, alpha, beta, and live, ensuring research has real-world impact
Experience required
- Strong consulting experience delivering user research in public sector, government, or healthcare
- Proven ability to lead research teams and deliver actionable insights at scale
- Deep understanding of user-centred design principles and research methodologies
- SC clearance (or eligible to obtain)
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Nice to have
- Knowledge of UK Government Service Standard and GDS practices
- Experience in service design or digital transformation consulting
- Active involvement in design/research communities (mentoring, speaking, thought leadership)
Why this is different
- Work on high-impact public services that affect millions
- Shape the future of user research capability and practice in the public sector
- Lead a team of talented researchers in a collaborative, mission-driven environment
- Flexible UK-wide working (except London) with supportive benefits
- Opportunity to make your mark on government and healthcare services across the country
We’re looking for leaders who combine consulting experience, public sector knowledge, and hands-on research capability to deliver measurable impact.
To explore this opportunity, get in touch directly.
Lead UX Researcher
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Responsibilities:
- Plan, design, and conduct a variety of user research studies (qualitative and quantitative).
- Identify user needs, behaviors, motivations, and pain points through effective research methods.
- Analyze research data and synthesize findings into clear, actionable insights.
- Develop user personas, journey maps, and user flow diagrams based on research.
- Present research findings and recommendations to stakeholders, product teams, and leadership.
- Collaborate with UX/UI designers, product managers, and engineers to inform design decisions.
- Advocate for user-centered design principles throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Mentor and guide junior UX researchers, fostering their professional development.
- Manage research timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
- Stay current with the latest UX research methodologies and industry trends.
- Master's or Ph.D. in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in UX research, with demonstrated experience in a lead or senior role.
- Proven expertise in a wide range of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
- Experience with user research tools and platforms (e.g., UserTesting.com, SurveyMonkey, Qualtrics).
- Strong analytical and synthesis skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling abilities.
- Demonstrated experience advocating for user needs and influencing product strategy.
- Ability to work independently and effectively in a fully remote team environment.
- Experience mentoring or managing other researchers is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of product development lifecycles.
Lead User Researcher
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Manchester, North West - United Kingdom
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Permanent
Anson McCade is delighted to be partnering with a a leading digital transformation consultancy as they seek to appoint to a Lead User Researcher to their dynamic team. This organisation is home to problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators, all united by a shared mission to deliver mea.
Lead User Researcher
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Manchester, North West - United Kingdom
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Permanent
Anson McCade is delighted to be partnering with a a leading digital transformation consultancy as they seek to appoint to a Lead User Researcher to their dynamic team. This organisation is home to problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators, all united by a shared mission to deliver meaningful impact. Whether transforming digital services for millions, shaping cutting-edge solutions, or exploring new possibilities in technology, every achievement is made possible through teamwork.
The culture is firmly people-first - ideas are valued, professional growth is encouraged, and every contribution is recognised. The team is diverse, ambitious, and passionate, celebrating creativity and collaboration at every stage of the journey.
Role overview
The User Researcher will play a pivotal role in delivering actionable insights that shape effective digital services focused on real user needs. Acting as an advocate for needs-based design, design thinking, and service design, they will champion best-practice user research and mentor others in the discipline.
Working as part of a growing Experience Design capability, this role will contribute to the creation of high-quality, user-centred services that make a measurable difference to millions of people. The team takes pride in designing with integrity - prioritising positive user experiences over marketing gimmicks or dark patterns.
Key responsibilities
Lead, plan, develop, and conduct design research using the most suitable methods for each project.nProduce robust, data-driven artefacts that inform design decisions.nCollaborate with client teams to deliver relevant and practical research plans.nApply both qualitative and quantitative research techniques effectively.nProvide coaching and guidance to other researchers.nDemonstrate a sound understanding of information architecture, interaction design, and visual design principles.nOperate effectively within Agile delivery environments.nCommunicate clearly with stakeholders at all organisational levels.nApply strong commercial awareness to all activities.nManage stakeholder relationships with confidence and professionalism.nDesirable skills and experience
Background in a full-service digital agency environment.nProven knowledge of user-centred design practices.nRecognised thought leadership in a specialist area of research.nReference:
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Lead User Researcher
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£95,000 GBP
Onsite WORKING
Location: Manchester, North West - United Kingdom Type: Permanent
Anson McCade is delighted to be partnering with a a leading digital transformation consultancy as they seek to appoint to a Lead User Researcher to their dynamic team. This organisation is home to problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators, all united by a shared mission to deliver mea.
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Lead Quant Researcher - Monetisation
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Lead Quant Researcher - Monetisation
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Lead Quant Researcher - Monetisation
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The Straight‑Up Bit - Who we’re hiring for
Yes, it’s a hedge fund. Yes, they’re one of the biggest systematic shops you’ve almost definitely heard about. Yes, they already run serious intraday equity flow across the globe.
Now let’s talk about the gap they haven’t filled… yet.
The Role
This firms’ HFT unit is sitting on a warehouse of alpha from researchers across the HFT business. What they don’t currently have is a cross-asset Monetisation Stack - the layer that turns raw signals into real‑time, risk‑balanced positions.
That’s where you come in. As the Lead Monetisation Quant you will:
- Pipe every alpha stream through a clean, latency‑aware weighting engine.
- Build an optimiser for intraday books, factoring capacity, impact and microstructure quirks.
- Own live PnL attribution and feedback to researchers & traders.
- Hire and mentor the team that will scale this from “clever prototype” to “firm‑wide PnL driver”.
Green‑field. No legacy code. You set the standards.
The Opportunity
- All the levers, none of the red tape – direct line to the head of the HFT business, a chance to own the project and develop a cross-asset monetisation framework (starting with Equity and expanding out)
- Massive surface area – every equity alpha the firm produces flows through your framework; your tweaks move firm‑level returns.
- Global flexibility – London HQ initially, but with global mobility in the future.
About You
- ~5+ yrs quant experience with at least 2 yrs designing portfolio construction / optimisation for intraday / short‑term equities.
- Fluent in statistics & ML (shrinkage, online learning, factor models) and market microstructure (spreads, impact, queue dynamics).
- Polyglot coder who can prototype in Python and drop to C++ when speed matters.
- Comfortable leading 3–5 quants, owning architecture and managing engineering collaboration with technology.
Interested?
Drop me a line: (or hit “Apply” and then email me so I know you’re not a bot). We’ll keep it confidential.
(If you’re looking for pure alpha research roles or a pod seat, this isn’t it (but we should still chat. see above contact address). If you want to build the engine for alpha combination to make serious impact on already serious PnL, let’s talk.)