User Researcher
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Job Title: Design Researcher/ User Researcher
Location: Bristol Harbourside (Hybrid – 2 days onsite per week)
Contract Length: 12 months (potential for extension)
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
* 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.
Seniority level
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Mid-Senior level
Employment type
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Contract
Job function
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Research
* Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting, Banking, and Investment Banking
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