Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Edinburgh, is currently looking to recruit a User Researcher for an initial 6 month contract on a rate between £500/day (Outside IR35). This role will be a hybrid of working at home and in the office.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, design, and conduct user research to gather insights on user needs, behaviours, and pain points.
- Use a variety of research methods, including interviews, usability testing, surveys, and data analysis.
- Collaborate with service designers and business analysts to translate user insights into actionable recommendations.
- Advocate for users and ensure their needs are at the forefront of decision-making.
- Work closely with the project team to ensure compliance with criteria and principles.
- Document and share research findings to inform the development of user-centred solutions.
- Contribute to the development of personas, user journeys, and scenarios.
- Provide expertise in accessibility and inclusivity to ensure all users are considered.
Essential Skills:
- Experience conducting user research in digital transformation projects.
- Strong knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
- Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design practices.
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch