146 Senior Researcher jobs in the United Kingdom

We're on the lookout for a mid-level UX Researcher to help us better understand our users and shape intuitive, data-informed experiences.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct user research using a mix of qualitative and quantitative methods
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and engineers
• Help define research goals and translate findings into actionable insights
• Advocate for users throughout the product development cycle

What You Need to Bring:

• 3+ years of UX research experience
• Experience running usability studies, interviews, surveys, and field research
• Strong storytelling and synthesis skills

What We Offer:

• A supportive environment that encourages professional growth and continuous learning.
• An inclusive, collaborative culture within one of the UK's leading business services providers.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.

43987MS

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Are you an AI Researcher looking for a new opportunity? If so, our client, a global consumer electronics company, is actively expanding their team. This role is based at one of their flagship AI centres in Surrey.

Key Responsibilities:

As the AI Researcher, Surrey, you will:

• Innovate novel AI technologies to enhance audio quality on embedded devices.
• Improve the run time performance of the AI model on device, including optimising model size, latency and quality.
• Have technical responsibility for one or more significant sections of the assigned project.
• Translate complex functional and technical requirements into detailed design.
• Ensure that work packages meet requirements, pass quality standards and are integrated with other parts of the system.

Key Requirements:

To be considered for this AI Researcher role, Surrey, you must have:

• A Master's or higher degree in Electronics, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related discipline. An equivalent period of industrial experience may be substituted.
• Proven skills in compiling, deploying, profiling and optimising latency and quality models on embedded devices (NPU and/or CPU).
• Excellent general AI skills, including improving quality of models using various techniques, as well as developing new architectures and novel training approaches.
• Experience with building training pipelines, applying new datasets and achieving timely results.
• Specific experience and application of general sound enhancement technologies for voice or other audio components, including but not limited to AI technologies.

APPLY NOW by sending your CV to (url removed).

Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing an award-wining, Software provider based in the heart of Manchester, providing people solutions to over 100,000 business across the UK, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia.

Since their launch in 2015 they have branched out to more areas of HR and now provide services like employment law advice, expert health & safety support, a confidential employee wellbeing service and much more!

They have over 200 people employed, and you will find them primarily in the office which boasts some of the best views you'll get of the city. They strongly believe that magic happens when talented people get together in a room, and their 4/1 hybrid approach has nurtured a tight-knit community. One where face-to-face interaction isn't a necessity, but a preference that drives collaborative spirit and creative solutions.

What are they looking for?

Minimum of 3 year in a similar role or a degree in a related field (e.g., Design, Psychology, Sociology) with an understanding of user-centered design (UCD) principles.

Understanding of Qualitative & Quantitative Research: Foundational knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative research methods and when each should be used.

Attention to detail: You excel at preparing and reviewing research materials and data with accuracy, ensuring the quality of insights delivered.

Passionate and Curious: You have a genuine interest in UX research and a strong desire to learn and grow within the field.

Adaptable: You're flexible and open to feedback, able to adjust to new challenges and tasks.

Collaborative: You enjoy working in a team, learning from others, and contributing to group success.

Technical Skills

Essential:

User Research Basics: Familiarity with user research techniques, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to understand user needs and behaviors.

Data Analysis: Basic knowledge of reviewing and interpreting qualitative and quantitative research data.

Communication: Strong communication skills, with a desire to learn effective ways to share research findings with cross-functional teams.

Documentation: Ability to document research findings clearly and concisely for team reference.

Desirable:

Customer Advocacy: Interest in representing user perspectives in discussions with product and development teams, ensuring the focus remains on solving genuine user issues.

Accessibility Awareness: Basic understanding of accessibility considerations and a desire to contribute to inclusive research practices.

Design Basics: Some exposure to design tools like Figma, with a willingness to understand how design and research intersect.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday, increasing with length of service, plus a day off for your birthday.
• 500 annual budget for every team member for training materials and supplies.
• 2 conference days per year to attend relevant events to further your own development.
• Enhanced sick pay and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) scheme.
• Health Shield scheme for additional health coverage.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Season ticket loan.
• Profit Share scheme reflecting the company's success.
• Free breakfast every Monday and office fruit to promote a healthy lifestyle.
• Various retail discounts and perks.
• Flexi-time options for better work-life balance.
• Access to an on-site gym.

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• 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.

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Recruitment Researcher to support our growing talent acquisition team, specialising in the Engineering, Manufacturing, and Defence sectors. This role is critical in developing and maintaining high-quality talent pipelines, supporting the delivery of client assignments, and ensuring a seamless candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth research to map candidate markets across engineering, manufacturing, and defence sectors, identifying key talent and organisations of interest.
• Build, manage and continuously update talent pools within our Applicant Tracking System to ensure accurate and current data on candidates with critical and niche skill sets.
• Source candidates using various channels including job boards, LinkedIn, CV databases, and networking tools to support live roles and proactive pipeline development.
• Conduct initial outreach and telephone/video pre-screens to assess candidate suitability, motivations, and availability, and provide a seamless and professional candidate experience.
• Ensure all candidate interactions, communications, and updates are accurately recorded in the ATS in accordance with data protection and GDPR requirements.
• Work closely with Consultants and Senior Recruiters to align on role requirements, sourcing strategies, and candidate feedback.
• Provide insight into industry trends, salary benchmarking, competitor activity, and talent availability within key disciplines and locations.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a recruitment research/resourcing role, ideally within the Engineering, Manufacturing, or Defence sectors.
• Strong familiarity with ATS and CRM systems, and a commitment to maintaining clean and accurate candidate data.
• Excellent research and candidate sourcing skills, with the ability to identify hard-to-find talent in specialist and technical markets.
• Confident communicator with strong pre-screening and candidate engagement skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable:

• Experience working within executive search or technical contingency recruitment models.
• Understanding of security clearance processes relevant to the defence sector (e.g. BPSS, SC, DV).
• Familiarity with Boolean search techniques and sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, or other research platforms.

We're on the lookout for a mid-level UX Researcher to help us better understand our users and shape intuitive, data-informed experiences.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct user research using a mix of qualitative and quantitative methods
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and engineers
• Help define research goals and translate findings into actionable insights
• Advocate for users throughout the product development cycle

What You Need to Bring:

• 3+ years of UX research experience
• Experience running usability studies, interviews, surveys, and field research
• Strong storytelling and synthesis skills

What We Offer:

• A supportive environment that encourages professional growth and continuous learning.
• An inclusive, collaborative culture within one of the UK's leading business services providers.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.

43987MS

INDMANS

Are you an AI Researcher looking for a new opportunity? If so, our client, a global consumer electronics company, is actively expanding their team. This role is based at one of their flagship AI centres in Surrey.

Key Responsibilities:

As the AI Researcher, Surrey, you will:

• Innovate novel AI technologies to enhance audio quality on embedded devices.
• Improve the run time performance of the AI model on device, including optimising model size, latency and quality.
• Have technical responsibility for one or more significant sections of the assigned project.
• Translate complex functional and technical requirements into detailed design.
• Ensure that work packages meet requirements, pass quality standards and are integrated with other parts of the system.

Key Requirements:

To be considered for this AI Researcher role, Surrey, you must have:

• A Master's or higher degree in Electronics, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related discipline. An equivalent period of industrial experience may be substituted.
• Proven skills in compiling, deploying, profiling and optimising latency and quality models on embedded devices (NPU and/or CPU).
• Excellent general AI skills, including improving quality of models using various techniques, as well as developing new architectures and novel training approaches.
• Experience with building training pipelines, applying new datasets and achieving timely results.
• Specific experience and application of general sound enhancement technologies for voice or other audio components, including but not limited to AI technologies.

APPLY NOW by sending your CV to (url removed).

Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing an award-wining, Software provider based in the heart of Manchester, providing people solutions to over 100,000 business across the UK, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia.

Since their launch in 2015 they have branched out to more areas of HR and now provide services like employment law advice, expert health & safety support, a confidential employee wellbeing service and much more!

They have over 200 people employed, and you will find them primarily in the office which boasts some of the best views you'll get of the city. They strongly believe that magic happens when talented people get together in a room, and their 4/1 hybrid approach has nurtured a tight-knit community. One where face-to-face interaction isn't a necessity, but a preference that drives collaborative spirit and creative solutions.

What are they looking for?

Minimum of 3 year in a similar role or a degree in a related field (e.g., Design, Psychology, Sociology) with an understanding of user-centered design (UCD) principles.

Understanding of Qualitative & Quantitative Research: Foundational knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative research methods and when each should be used.

Attention to detail: You excel at preparing and reviewing research materials and data with accuracy, ensuring the quality of insights delivered.

Passionate and Curious: You have a genuine interest in UX research and a strong desire to learn and grow within the field.

Adaptable: You're flexible and open to feedback, able to adjust to new challenges and tasks.

Collaborative: You enjoy working in a team, learning from others, and contributing to group success.

Technical Skills

Essential:

User Research Basics: Familiarity with user research techniques, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to understand user needs and behaviors.

Data Analysis: Basic knowledge of reviewing and interpreting qualitative and quantitative research data.

Communication: Strong communication skills, with a desire to learn effective ways to share research findings with cross-functional teams.

Documentation: Ability to document research findings clearly and concisely for team reference.

Desirable:

Customer Advocacy: Interest in representing user perspectives in discussions with product and development teams, ensuring the focus remains on solving genuine user issues.

Accessibility Awareness: Basic understanding of accessibility considerations and a desire to contribute to inclusive research practices.

Design Basics: Some exposure to design tools like Figma, with a willingness to understand how design and research intersect.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday, increasing with length of service, plus a day off for your birthday.
• 500 annual budget for every team member for training materials and supplies.
• 2 conference days per year to attend relevant events to further your own development.
• Enhanced sick pay and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) scheme.
• Health Shield scheme for additional health coverage.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Season ticket loan.
• Profit Share scheme reflecting the company's success.
• Free breakfast every Monday and office fruit to promote a healthy lifestyle.
• Various retail discounts and perks.
• Flexi-time options for better work-life balance.
• Access to an on-site gym.

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