233 Researcher jobs in the United Kingdom

Researcher 

Location: Remote within the UK 
Salary: £30,154.60 per annum (pro rata of £43,078 FTE)
Contract: Part time, fixed period ending July 2027

Benefits:

• A generous pension plan with USS
• Enhanced family leave benefits
• 31 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Remote/Hybrid work 

Make a real impact in Higher Education.

Based in the Advance HE Research & Surveys team, the role will lead Advance HE’s development and delivery of the Office for Students-funded national pilot of a Pre-Arrival Questionnaire (PAQ project) of undergraduates and postgraduates in England.

The main responsibility of the role will be to work on the PAQ project, with additional involvement across the Advance HE portfolio of qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods Research & Surveys projects.

In addition to this, as our Researcher you will be responsible for: 

• Manage the participation in the project across circa 30 institutions in England, producing communications, responding to requests, providing information as required, ensuring the project is delivered according to timetable. 
• Convening a participation (institutional) support network through webinars, FAQs, support materials etc. 
• To co-lead (together with the Head of Research & Surveys) on collaboration with the other delivery partners of the project (University of East London and Jisc), establishing productive relationships and working together to ensure the project’s success. 
• To lead the organisation of the advisory and working group meetings, setting agendas, timetabling meetings, co-chairing, providing meeting summaries, maintaining up-to-date resources folders for members. 
• To deliver the production of benchmarking reports for all participating institutions, specifically using Power BI, excel and SPSS. Creating and running the reports directly in Power BI, cleaning and analysing the data in excel and SPSS, creating benchmarks, agreeing on reporting standards and content, delivering the reports in late Autumn 2025 as per the project timetable. 
• Providing overall analysis of results data at cross-institutional level, producing sector datasets and authoring external facing reports for publication. 
• Related to the above, delivering presentations and published reports to showcase the project findings 
• Work with the Advance HE events team to plan, curate, and successfully co-deliver in-person conferences (one per year) based around participation in the survey, showcasing institutional case studies and convening networks of participants and advisors to share best practice. 
• Manage and co-ordinate the production and publication of institutional case studies around participation

Main Accountabilities and Responsibilities – Research & Surveys portfolio 

• To support the team in delivering research projects, including questionnaire design, focus group and in-depth interview moderation, analysis, and reporting, ensuring methodological rigour and adherence to project timelines. 
• Support the successful delivery of significant research initiatives, and contribute to project planning, stakeholder management, and quality assurance processes. 
• Support the delivery of annual statistical reports using Tableau report production. 
• Demonstrate financial awareness and proficiency in project delivery, ensuring value for money and client satisfaction. 
• Build effective working relationships across the team, directorate, the rest of Advance HE as well as external customers and stakeholders, focusing on collaboration, and demonstrating flexibility in responding to internal and external stakeholder needs.

In order to be successful in this role you must have / be: 

Essential:

• Proven experience in conducting research projects using quantitative and/or qualitative methods 
• Experience in survey design, implementation and analysis 
• Experience in working with large datasets and statistical analysis in excel and specifically, SPSS
• Demonstrable expertise in building and producing interactive reporting using Power BI
• Experience in producing clear and accurate research reports and presentations
• Experience in convening and project managing group participation projects involving multiple external stakeholders
• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field * (e.g. social sciences, education research, statistics) or demonstrable equivalent relevant experience
• Strong analytical skills with expertise in quant and or qual analysis and research methodologies
• Excellent data visualisation and presentation skills 
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to present research information clearly and accurately 
• Project management skills with the ability to manage deadlines and balance different stakeholder requirement
• Ability to work collaboratively with high profile external stakeholders in a flexible, diplomatic and solution-focused manner
• Willingness to travel within the UK for research activities and stakeholder meetings 
• Ability to work flexibly to meet project demands and deadlines
• Ability to work remotely while maintaining strong team connections 

Desirable:

• Experience in analysing data using Tableau
• Experience working in or with the higher education sector 
• Ability and willingness to develop and deliver inclusive practice in research 

Our strategic goals to enhance confidence and trust in higher education, address systemic inequalities and advance education to meet the evolving needs of students and society, supports the work of our members and the sector.
 
Using our expertise and sharing best practice, we work with our network of global associates and partners, and with people, providers and systems around the world to understand contexts and challenges and deliver solutions.
 
It is our people and the people we help that really make us who we are!

To apply:

If you have the skills and experience required for this role, please click on Apply today to be taken to our site to complete your application.

Advance HE is committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. 

No agencies please.

Researcher

Location: Remote within the UK
Salary: £30,154.60 per annum (pro rata of £43,078 FTE)
Contract: Part time, fixed period ending July 2027

Benefits:

A generous pension plan with USS
Enhanced family leave benefits
31 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays
Flexible working hours
Remote/Hybrid work

Make a real impact in Higher Education.

Based in the Advance HE Research & Surveys team, the role.

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User Researcher X2

UK Wide - with travel to client 1/2X a month

65-75,000 per annum + permanent benefits

Candidates must be eligible for SC Clearance .

We are looking for 2 experienced User Researchers to join our team and play a key role in shaping transformational digital services. The solutions we design are often complex, so we need people who thrive in ambiguous environments, can bring clarity where there is little framework or direction, and ensure the voices of users are always at the centre.

What you'll do

• Champion the value of user research and build shared ownership of insights across the team.
• Work closely with Service and Product Managers to design research strategies that deliver actionable insights for service development.
• Create inclusive recruitment briefs to ensure representation from all user groups, including those who experience barriers to digital services.
• Plan, design and carry out research activities such as interviews, usability testing, prototype testing, guerrilla research, and surveys.
• Manage and analyse both qualitative and quantitative research projects, including customer experience mapping and proposition development.
• Share findings and recommendations with senior stakeholders, influencing decision-making and driving better user outcomes.
• Support the continuous improvement of products and services, helping to deliver a consistent, high-quality user experience across digital platforms.
• Mentor and support junior User Researchers, while contributing to the wider user research community by sharing best practice.

What we're looking for

You'll bring a strong background in Human Factors and User-Centred Design , along with:

• Experience planning and conducting research with diverse user groups, ensuring inclusivity in recruitment.
• Knowledge of a wide range of research methods (e.g. usability testing, interviews, workshops, surveys) and the ability to select the right approach for the context.
• Ability to interpret analytical data to understand user behaviour and identify areas for improvement.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to persuasively advocate for user needs, including accessibility requirements.
• Experience developing personas, testing hypotheses (e.g. A/B testing), and working in agile delivery environments alongside multidisciplinary teams.
• Confidence in engaging with and influencing senior stakeholders, including participating in or leading service assessments.
• Previous experience in government or GDS-aligned projects is highly desirable.
• A track record of mentoring or managing other researchers is a plus.

UX Researcher
6 months
Glasgow - x2 days onsite x3 remote
500 per day inside ir35 - Umbrella only

UX Researcher/ Service designer:

• Conduct user research to gather insights into customer needs, preferences, and pain points.
• Create service blueprints, journey maps, and personas to effectively communicate service experiences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and marketing, to design and implement service solutions.
• Facilitate workshops and design sprints to co-create solutions with stakeholders and gather feedback.
• Prototype and test service concepts, iterating designs based on user feedback and performance metrics.
• Analyse service performance data and customer feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Document design processes and outcomes to ensure knowledge transfer and continuity.

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!

• Lead and deliver R&D projects focused on materials recovery.
• Develop innovative processing techniques that support the circular economy.
• Collaborate with clients, funders, and research partners.
• Support the upscaling and commercialisation of sustainable technologies.

• Degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy or related field.
• R&D experience in materials processing or resource recovery.
• Understanding of circular economy and foundation industries.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Job Title: Design Researcher
Location: Bristol Harbourside (Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week)
Contract Length: 12 months (potential for extension)
Day Rate: 300-600 (via umbrella or EC)
Client: A leading UK financial institution

Are you passionate about driving user-centred design in a large-scale digital environment?
We're looking for an experienced Design Researcher to join a collaborative digital team working on some of the most important services in UK financial technology. This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your research skills in shaping strategic digital experiences used by millions.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading both generative and evaluative research to inform product development
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary agile teams across discovery and delivery phases
• Developing and managing research strategies that align with user needs and business outcomes
• Advocating for the user by facilitating workshops, sharing insights, and embedding research within product culture
• Building strong stakeholder relationships and helping research become a "team sport"

What we're looking for:

• Extensive experience in UX, User, or Design Research roles
• Proven ability to lead research initiatives and influence design direction
• Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills
• Strategic mindset and confidence in working with senior decision-makers
• Experience working in large, structured organisations (ideally financial services)
• Exposure to both public and private sector environments is a plus

Why apply?
You'll play a key role in shaping high-impact digital products, working within a team that values innovation, research, and real user outcomes. If you're ready to influence design at scale and thrive in a collaborative, agile setting-this could be your next great move.

Apply now to learn more !

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

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We have a new exciting opportunity for a Vetting Researcher to join Dorset Police. This role will be based in Middlemoor Exeter.

This is a temporary role until at least the end of March 2026 working Monday to Friday 37 hours a week office based.

PLEASE NOTE DUE TO POLICE VETTING CRITERIA YOU MUST HAVE RESIDED WITHIN THE UK CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 5 YEARS AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION. UNFORTUNATELY ANYTHING LESS THAN THIS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Purpose of the role - To undertake analysis and evaluation of Force, National and other bespoke Police databases. To present relevant information in order to enable vetting decisions to be made by the Vetting Researcher and the Force Vetting Officer / Manager and Head of Professional Standards Department, in accordance with the Authorised Professional Practice for Vetting, the Police Code of Ethics and the Vetting Code of Practice

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• To know and be able to apply the principles in the Vetting Code of Practice, APP for Vetting and the Police Code of Ethics when researching vetting applicants and associates. To make critical decisions on which information is collated for presentation to the Force Vetting Officer.

• Where suitable, to conduct low level financial interviews with new applicants in liaison with the Force Vetting Officer, in order to ascertain a candidate's version of events and disclosures as declared on vetting forms, so that a fair and consistent vetting decision can be reached.

• To make vetting decision recommendations to the Force Vetting Officer and to make vetting decisions that included low level negative traces. To provide advice to applicants and decision makers in relation to vetting procedures whilst accounting for the need to maintain the confidentiality of all vetting information and comply with the Data Protection legislation.

• To carry out vetting project work as directed by the Force Vetting Officer and manage data when changes are recognised, including carrying out reciprocal vetting for other forces within the South West Vetting Collaboration of forces. Project work to include, but not limited to: TUPE transfers and management of data: Management of data for vetting renewals and recording of any issues pertaining to the completion of forms by applicants: Creation of data sets of all types of vetting levels to determine if a vetting level is still required or is not needed for the role type.

• To manage Recruitment Campaigns in relation to vetting. Liaison with various departments across the Force and external agencies such as SW Forensics, the MOD and other Forces, ensuring that vetting policy is adhered to and recruitment deadlines are met.

• To be responsible for the renewal of employees, volunteers and contractors including higher level vetting security appraisals that include MV, RV, SC, CTC, DV and NPPV levels of vetting
• Interrogate, research and analyse intelligence/information, using Force, National and other bespoke information systems, including PNC, PND, NICHE/Unifi, Centurion, Pentip, UKSV, Agresso, Experian and Social Networking Sites in relation to personal data relating to applicants to the force. Undertake vetting enquiries with and on behalf of this Force to other police forces. To utilise Interpol for relevant analysis if applicable and to liaise with the National Crime Agency if criminal traces are found

• Maintain contact with other vetting agencies and organisations for the purpose of intelligence gathering and provide a "one stop service" for vetting within the force and with outside agencies.

• Accurately record and archive relevant information in accordance with organisational policy and legislative requirements.

• Provide administrative support to the Force Vetting Officers

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Ability to evidence sound information gathering, research and analytical skills in order to evaluate, verify and analyse information and intelligence to make decisions.

• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of competency of using information technology systems to carry out research and for the production and presentation of data. In particular, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills written and oral skills with the ability to interact, interview and present findings to staff at

• A high level of self-motivation and innovation, to work unsupervised and proactively organise and prioritise workloads with minimal supervision and the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

• Systematic meticulous and flexible approach to the varied type of work.

• A Clear understanding of the Data Protection Act as well as the Vetting Code of Practice/ APP in order to act with discretion and integrity as the post holder will be required to deal/handle with sensitive personal information.

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User Researcher X2

UK Wide - with travel to client 1/2X a month

65-75,000 per annum + permanent benefits

Candidates must be eligible for SC Clearance .

We are looking for 2 experienced User Researchers to join our team and play a key role in shaping transformational digital services. The solutions we design are often complex, so we need people who thrive in ambiguous environments, can bring clarity where there is little framework or direction, and ensure the voices of users are always at the centre.

What you'll do

• Champion the value of user research and build shared ownership of insights across the team.
• Work closely with Service and Product Managers to design research strategies that deliver actionable insights for service development.
• Create inclusive recruitment briefs to ensure representation from all user groups, including those who experience barriers to digital services.
• Plan, design and carry out research activities such as interviews, usability testing, prototype testing, guerrilla research, and surveys.
• Manage and analyse both qualitative and quantitative research projects, including customer experience mapping and proposition development.
• Share findings and recommendations with senior stakeholders, influencing decision-making and driving better user outcomes.
• Support the continuous improvement of products and services, helping to deliver a consistent, high-quality user experience across digital platforms.
• Mentor and support junior User Researchers, while contributing to the wider user research community by sharing best practice.

What we're looking for

You'll bring a strong background in Human Factors and User-Centred Design , along with:

• Experience planning and conducting research with diverse user groups, ensuring inclusivity in recruitment.
• Knowledge of a wide range of research methods (e.g. usability testing, interviews, workshops, surveys) and the ability to select the right approach for the context.
• Ability to interpret analytical data to understand user behaviour and identify areas for improvement.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to persuasively advocate for user needs, including accessibility requirements.
• Experience developing personas, testing hypotheses (e.g. A/B testing), and working in agile delivery environments alongside multidisciplinary teams.
• Confidence in engaging with and influencing senior stakeholders, including participating in or leading service assessments.
• Previous experience in government or GDS-aligned projects is highly desirable.
• A track record of mentoring or managing other researchers is a plus.