Senior User Researcher | Up to £70k + benefits | Leeds (Hybrid)
G.Digital have partnered with a leading UK consultancy, to help them find an exceptional
Senior User Researcher
.
You'll be joining a fantastic, collaborative
User-Centred Design team
that delivers impactful projects across public and private sectors, from healthcare and government to retail and enterprise.
This is a consultancy that values clear methodologies, strong processes, and people who are true
team players
. With a long heritage and a thriving UCD practice, they offer both the security of an established company and the energy of a growing design team. Even better? They've got a proven track record of
career development and progression
.
This is the perfect opportunity for someone with
consultancy experience
, strong GDS knowledge, and the ability to lead, mentor, and drive meaningful change through user-centred design.
What You'll Bring
* Demonstrable experience as a
User Researcher in agile teams
and complex programmes
* Consultancy background
with proven stakeholder-facing skills
* Strong end-to-end delivery experience (discovery through to implementation)
* Expertise in a range of
user research methods and tools
with clear, actionable outputs
* Experience running
Discoveries and Alphas to GDS Standard
* Ability to mentor UCD/research colleagues and contribute to community growth
* A genuine
team player mindset.
Collaborative, supportive, and solutions-focused
How You'll Work
* Scope and deliver user research activities across projects and programmes
* Collaborate with a
high-performing UCD team
, ensuring research insights shape design and delivery
* Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, gaining alignment and buy-in
* Facilitate workshops and research sessions (remote and in-person) with confidence
* Support clients through all phases of the design process, from ideation to implementation
* Play a part in
business development
, supporting bids and proposals with UCD expertise
What You'll Be Driving
* High-impact research that informs strategy and service design across sectors
* Clear deliverables that articulate problems, scope, and success criteria
* Workshops and collaborative sessions that uncover opportunities and align teams
* Growth of a thriving UCD community of practice, applying DesignOps principles
What's in it for you?
* Salary up to
£70k
* Annual Performanc Bonus
* Work on projects that have
real-world impact
in public and private sectors
* Training budget, career progression, and internal development opportunities
* Join a supportive consultancy where collaboration and
team spirit
are valued
* Hybrid model: 1 day per week in
Leeds
(with some client visits in London when needed)
If this sounds like your kind of challenge and opportunity to progress you career, Apply or send your CV to:
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