User Researcher in Edinburgh

Job description

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

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Edinburgh

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

23-08-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English