680 User Researcher jobs in the United Kingdom

User Researcher - Consultant
Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a leading service provider to recruit a number of User Researchers to join a leading digital team with a passion for user-centred design, critical thinking, problem solving and designing and building digital services and products.

Please note this is a hybrid role (in either London, Manchester, Glasgow office) with travel to client sites required on occasion and you will need to be eligible or hold current security clearance.

The Role
As a User Researcher you will work closely with Product Managers, Designers, developers, and other User Researchers to plan and conduct high-impact research that helps develop a better understanding of our clients' users.
The Responsibilities
* Contribute to creating better products and services that solve users' problems and meets their needs.
* Lead the research for your team, suggesting the best approaches and methodologies to use to capture the right user insights.
* Plan and run qualitative studies, including remote and in person interviews, observations, diary studies, concept testing and usability studies.
* Use quantitative methods such as surveys to identify actionable insights and collaborate with the analytics team to enhance qualitative insights.
* Consider the end-to-end user journey and external factors that may impact the user experience including business, policy, and technical constraints.
* Communicate research findings and involve your team in analysis and synthesis to develop empathy with the users and enable evidence-based design decisions.
* Help to embed user-centred design and user research best practices into teams and the wider business.

The Requirements
* Hands-on experience of leading user research, using behavioural and attitudinal methods and knowing when to apply them appropriately.
* Experience across multiple phases of a product or service lifecycle, from discovery and exploration through to design and delivery.
* Experience working with Government Digital Service (GDS) service standards, using GDS design principles
* Strong storytelling, communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills.
* Experience working in multi-disciplinary, agile teams where you've led the user research and influenced the design of a product or service through the insights you've gathered.
* Familiarity with using prototypes to test hypotheses, assumptions and validate user journeys.
* Understanding of a range of tools and practices for in-person and remote research.

If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to join a leading consultancy, please apply now.

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.

User Researcher - Consultant
Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a leading service provider to recruit a number of User Researchers to join a leading digital team with a passion for user-centred design, critical thinking, problem solving and designing and building digital services and products.

Please note this is a hybrid role (in either London, Manchester, Glasgow office) with travel to client sites required on occasion and you will need to be eligible or hold current security clearance.

The Role
As a User Researcher you will work closely with Product Managers, Designers, developers, and other User Researchers to plan and conduct high-impact research that helps develop a better understanding of our clients' users.
The Responsibilities
* Contribute to creating better products and services that solve users' problems and meets their needs.
* Lead the research for your team, suggesting the best approaches and methodologies to use to capture the right user insights.
* Plan and run qualitative studies, including remote and in person interviews, observations, diary studies, concept testing and usability studies.
* Use quantitative methods such as surveys to identify actionable insights and collaborate with the analytics team to enhance qualitative insights.
* Consider the end-to-end user journey and external factors that may impact the user experience including business, policy, and technical constraints.
* Communicate research findings and involve your team in analysis and synthesis to develop empathy with the users and enable evidence-based design decisions.
* Help to embed user-centred design and user research best practices into teams and the wider business.

The Requirements
* Hands-on experience of leading user research, using behavioural and attitudinal methods and knowing when to apply them appropriately.
* Experience across multiple phases of a product or service lifecycle, from discovery and exploration through to design and delivery.
* Experience working with Government Digital Service (GDS) service standards, using GDS design principles
* Strong storytelling, communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills.
* Experience working in multi-disciplinary, agile teams where you've led the user research and influenced the design of a product or service through the insights you've gathered.
* Familiarity with using prototypes to test hypotheses, assumptions and validate user journeys.
* Understanding of a range of tools and practices for in-person and remote research.

If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to join a leading consultancy, please apply now.

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.

Job Title: Design Researcher/ User 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, Embedded research experience is mandatory.
• 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.

Pontoon/Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

User Researcher - Consultant
Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a leading service provider to recruit a number of User Researchers to join a leading digital team with a passion for user-centred design, critical thinking, problem solving and designing and building digital services and products.

Please note this is a hybrid role (in either London, Manchester, Glasgow office) with travel to client sites required on occasion and you will need to be eligible or hold current security clearance.

The Role
As a User Researcher you will work closely with Product Managers, Designers, developers, and other User Researchers to plan and conduct high-impact research that helps develop a better understanding of our clients' users.
The Responsibilities
* Contribute to creating better products and services that solve users' problems and meets their needs.
* Lead the research for your team, suggesting the best approaches and methodologies to use to capture the right user insights.
* Plan and run qualitative studies, including remote and in person interviews, observations, diary studies, concept testing and usability studies.
* Use quantitative methods such as surveys to identify actionable insights and collaborate with the analytics team to enhance qualitative insights.
* Consider the end-to-end user journey and external factors that may impact the user experience including business, policy, and technical constraints.
* Communicate research findings and involve your team in analysis and synthesis to develop empathy with the users and enable evidence-based design decisions.
* Help to embed user-centred design and user research best practices into teams and the wider business.

The Requirements
* Hands-on experience of leading user research, using behavioural and attitudinal methods and knowing when to apply them appropriately.
* Experience across multiple phases of a product or service lifecycle, from discovery and exploration through to design and delivery.
* Experience working with Government Digital Service (GDS) service standards, using GDS design principles
* Strong storytelling, communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills.
* Experience working in multi-disciplinary, agile teams where you've led the user research and influenced the design of a product or service through the insights you've gathered.
* Familiarity with using prototypes to test hypotheses, assumptions and validate user journeys.
* Understanding of a range of tools and practices for in-person and remote research.

If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to join a leading consultancy, please apply now.

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.

User Researcher
6-7 months
London or Leeds/ Remote - Up to 1 day per week on-site
490 per day - Umbrella only

• Responsible for using a variety of research methodologies to develop customer insights for brand experiences and communications that are highly interactive for web, mobile and other digital applications.
• Techniques may include ethnographic research, generative research, quantitative research, workshops, third-party research, surveys, focus groups, social listening, prototyping, usability and accessibility testing.
• Interprets and analyzes research data, mining it for relevant information; often holds a technical or statistical background, analytical skills, and experience in user research
• Sensitive material to do with cervical screening (sexual assault, medical trauma, LGBTQIA+ experiences)
• Planning, executing and reporting research that will shape services as a standalone user researcher
• Expected to have deep user research experience, including creating safeguarding practices and approaches
• Experience with content testing with a focus on inclusivity and accessibility
• Good communicator, able to manage complex stakeholder landscapes and influence people's decisions

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!

Job Title: User Researcher
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK (Hybrid)
Employment Type: 6 Months Contract

My client, a leading global professional services company specializing in digital transformation and management consulting , is looking for a skilled User Researcher to join their team. This is a hybrid role, requiring you to be on-site 3 days a week in Newcastle upon Tyne . You'll be responsible for planning and executing user research to inform policy and service design.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and design comprehensive user research programs.
• Conduct contextual and discovery phase research.
• Analyze both quantitative and qualitative research data.
• Work across different phases of user research (Discovery, Alpha, Beta, Live).
• Embed user-centered design practices into an agile workflow.

Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience as a User Researcher or in a related research field.
• Demonstrable knowledge of a variety of research methods.
• Proven experience in a user-centered design environment.
• Experience in conducting both quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
• Active SC clearance is required.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on impactful projects with a major professional services firm. If you have the required experience and clearance, please apply.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

If you are an experienced User Researcher with excellent communication skills we have a new contract we would like to discuss with you.

Please note this role has been deemed inside IR35 and requires a day per week onsite.

• Professional experience as a user researcher, working with other User Centred Design disciplines
• Experience advocating for user research and engaging sceptical colleagues and stakeholders
• The ability to include all kinds of users in appropriate research activities to help teams understand the diversity of users of government services.
• Ability to select appropriate qualitative and quantitative research methods to meet the needs of the team and project
• Carry out a wide range of user research activities from recruiting participants, preparing discussion guides and moderating research sessions
• Lead colleagues to analyse research data and synthesise clear and actionable findings
• Communicate user research findings to help the wider team and organisation develop a deep understanding of users and their needs
• Work closely with product manager and content designers to turn user research findings into stories and actions that lead to valuable product and service features
• Help build user-centred practices in digital communications team
• Develop and ensure good user research practice, sharing knowledge with other user researchers
• Experience working with GDS frameworks would be highly advantageous

You will plan and do research to understand our users' behaviours, needs, and motivations. You will plan and conduct research using different techniques such as usability tests, surveys, diary studies, card sorting, and interviews. You'll work with content designers, accessibility specialists, product managers, and other stakeholders to turn research into actionable insights for product development and innovation.

User Researcher - Consultant
Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a leading service provider to recruit a number of User Researchers to join a leading digital team with a passion for user-centred design, critical thinking, problem solving and designing and building digital services and products.

Please note this is a hybrid role (in either London, Manchester, Glasgow office) with travel to client sites required on occasion and you will need to be eligible or hold current security clearance.

The Role
As a User Researcher you will work closely with Product Managers, Designers, developers, and other User Researchers to plan and conduct high-impact research that helps develop a better understanding of our clients' users.
The Responsibilities
* Contribute to creating better products and services that solve users' problems and meets their needs.
* Lead the research for your team, suggesting the best approaches and methodologies to use to capture the right user insights.
* Plan and run qualitative studies, including remote and in person interviews, observations, diary studies, concept testing and usability studies.
* Use quantitative methods such as surveys to identify actionable insights and collaborate with the analytics team to enhance qualitative insights.
* Consider the end-to-end user journey and external factors that may impact the user experience including business, policy, and technical constraints.
* Communicate research findings and involve your team in analysis and synthesis to develop empathy with the users and enable evidence-based design decisions.
* Help to embed user-centred design and user research best practices into teams and the wider business.

The Requirements
* Hands-on experience of leading user research, using behavioural and attitudinal methods and knowing when to apply them appropriately.
* Experience across multiple phases of a product or service lifecycle, from discovery and exploration through to design and delivery.
* Experience working with Government Digital Service (GDS) service standards, using GDS design principles
* Strong storytelling, communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills.
* Experience working in multi-disciplinary, agile teams where you've led the user research and influenced the design of a product or service through the insights you've gathered.
* Familiarity with using prototypes to test hypotheses, assumptions and validate user journeys.
* Understanding of a range of tools and practices for in-person and remote research.

If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to join a leading consultancy, please apply now.

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.