Job Reference: BBBH42345
Job Duration: 6 Months
Start date: ASAP
Description:
Senior User Researcher
London, Bristol OR Manchester (Hybrid - 1/2 day per week in the Office)
Day rates: £600-£650 per day
6 months
INSIDE IR35
Concept Resourcing are looking for Senior User Researcher to join a Central Governmentclient based in London/Bristol OR Manchester.
This is an initial 6 month contract with a possible extension. The role is INSIDE IR35. Day rates between £600-£650 per day, depending on experience.
The ideal candidate must have the following experience;
* Previous Government experience ideal but not essential
* Can work to GDS Standards
* have exceptional research skills, but who also understands the balance between scrappy and rigour, and knows when to adopt what approach.
* have extensiveexperience in a wide range of research methodologies, not limited to desk research, usability testing, interviews, diary studies, comparative studies, contextual inquiry/observations, ethnography, survey and experimental design. Experience in planning quantitative research, including deciding the right sampling size and analysing data statistical techniques (eg. T test, Anova) would be an added bonus.
* loves to experiment new methods and continuously look for ways of improving yours and our research practice
* have the ability to identify all kinds of users in appropriate research activities to help teams understand the diversity of users of our products and services
* have a good understanding of the social and technological context for product and services and how that would affect user behaviours and our product and services
* are methodical and rigorous, and are able toplan and execute quality end-to-end research using the right methodology (or a combination of methods) and distil data-informedrecommendations through the lens of organisational impact and user experience
* knows it's not enough to answer interesting questions or report interesting things about users, ultimately it is about how research translates into design, product and organisational decisions. We focus on impact and you are someone who has a track record of translating research into impact and valuefor the organisation
* have experience working with a variety of multi-disciplinary colleagues and stakeholders and experienceof advocating for user research and influence and persuade sceptical colleagues and stakeholders
* are expert in communicating results and illustrate suggestions in compelling and creative ways to a broad and diverse audience including senior stakeholders.
* have experience in mentoring other researchers
* we are working in the open, so you are someone who feels comfortablein sharing work and thriving from learning and getting feedback from each other
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To apply send an updated CV or call me directly on 01384 246 261
Industry: IT
Salary: £600 - £650 per day
Salary Benefits:
Vacancy Type: Contract
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Contact Name: Ben Henshaw
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