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User Researcher

User Researcher

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Leeds leeds, United kingdom

£ 550 /day

Freelance

24-02-2026

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Skills

Stakeholder Management Research Facilitation Agile

Job Specifications

User Researcher

Leeds/Reading (Remote/Hybrid)

6 Month Contract

£500-550/day (Inside IR35)
User Researcher needed with GDS/Government and/or NHS sector experience. 6 Month Contract based in Leeds and Reading (Remote/Hybrid).
Remote/Hybrid Working - working primarily on a remote basis, with occasional travel to offices based in Leeds and Reading on average once a month.
A chance to work with a leading global IT and Digital transformation business specialising in Government projects:
In-depth User Research experience gained within Agile teams and complex programmes, including translating findings into actionable insights.
Leading User Research projects for clients across the public and private sectors, applying user-centred (UCD) methods in Agile environments + working with a diverse range of stakeholders.
User-Centred Design (UCD): scoping + delivering end-to-end User Research activities across a variety of programmes.
Creating appropriate User Research deliverables + supporting clients through all phases of the design process, from ideation to implementation
Stakeholder Management: communicating with key stakeholders, influencing, persuading, ensuring buy-in + educating on User-Centred Design (UCD) methods.
Strong facilitation skills including for remote and in-person User Research workshops.
Government/GDS + NHS Service Standards experience strongly preferred.

About the Company

Syntax is a specialist IT & Digital recruiter with a 30+ year track record of successfully connecting talented tech professionals with businesses throughout the UK. Located in Derby, we help organisations become more successful by connecting them to the best IT talent available on the market. We specialise in high-end Contract and Permanent recruitment. We deliver niche skill-sets that other non-specialist agencies struggle to find. Know more