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User Researcher

User Researcher

On site

London, United kingdom

£ 66 /hour

Freelance

29-10-2025

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Skills

Decision-making Research

Job Specifications

User Researcher (Active SC required)

Contract Duration: Beginning October – End of January (with potential to extend)

Day Rate: £500 Outside IR-35

Predominantly remote with on site attendance in London

We are seeking an experienced User Researcher to support the formation of a new Data Team. This role is critical in helping us understand how users interact with data systems, dashboards, and reporting tools, ensuring that our solutions are intuitive, accessible, and aligned with genuine user needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct user research activities including interviews, surveys, contextual inquiries, and usability testing across relevant user groups.
Synthesise research findings into actionable insights to inform the design and development of data tools and reporting frameworks.
Collaborate closely with data analysts, engineers, and product managers to embed user needs throughout the development lifecycle.
Develop personas, journey maps, and service blueprints to visualise user experiences and identify areas for improvement.
Present research findings and recommendations in stakeholder sessions using clear and engaging formats.
Identify gaps in user understanding or engagement with existing data systems and propose solutions to enhance usability and adoption.
Support the creation of feedback loops and mechanisms for continuous improvement of data products.
Potential to expand research into predictive behavioural modelling using a blend of qualitative and quantitative data.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of data-driven decision-making within a growing team. If you are passionate about user-centred design and have a strong background in qualitative research, we would love to hear from you.

About the Company

Sanderson Government & Defence was established over 20 years ago as a bespoke solution to a unique talent problem: sourcing and placing high-calibre professional talent to work within the UK government and defence sector. MISSION We provide talent solutions for the UK government and their critical supply chains, including: Ministry of Defence and areas of National Security; Central Government and Arm’s Length Bodies; National Policing and Justice; and the broader Public Sector. EXPERTISE & SKILL Central to our success has b... Know more