User Researcher

Day Rate: £400 to £430 per day, with some flexibility for the right person Employment type: Contract (Outside IR35), initial 3 month term Start date: Late October (interviewing now) Highly desirable: GDS experience Our client is an innovative technology consultancy that has just won an exciting new piece of work with a public sector organisation. They deliver custom software for private and public sector clients. They're looking for a User Researcher to work alongside a team leading on an AI programme of work. You'll own usability testing and other qualitative research with government departments and stakeholders, making sure what gets built is shaped by real user needs. This is a fully remote contract, outside IR35, running for an initial three months. Interviews are happening now and you'll need to be available to start in late October. The Role You’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary team, turning research into clear, actionable insight that helps them make evidence-based decisions on a new public sector AI programme. The team works in an agile way with fast feedback loops, so you’ll be comfortable running research at pace and fitting it into everyday delivery. Key Responsibilities Planning and running usability testing across the product lifecycle Running qualitative research such as in-depth interviews and contextual sessions with government departments and stakeholders Choosing the right research methods to understand user needs and behaviours Identifying the right participants and supporting recruitment Analysing findings and sharing clear, actionable insight with the team and stakeholders Working closely with designers to test wireframes and prototypes Helping the wider team set research objectives and hypotheses What We’re Looking For Must haves: 5+ years of user research experience Public sector experience Experience researching with Deaf and hard of hearing users Strong usability testing and qualitative research skills Inclusive research experience, including working with people with accessibility needs or low digital skills Handling research data in line with GDPR and ethical research practice Available to start in late October Nice to haves: Experience in GDS-style environments and working to the GDS Service Standard Exposure to AI or data-driven products At Inara Talent, we believe everyone deserves a fair chance to shine. We connect great people from all backgrounds with opportunities where they can thrive, making sure hiring is fair, inclusive and truly diverse. No matter your race, gender, age, ability or background, we focus on what really matters: your talent. #J-18808-Ljbffr