Contract Senior User Researcher 9 Weeks Immediate Start

We are looking to hire a Senior Interaction Designer for a 9 Week contract - start date will be immediate. Inside IR35

What were looking for:  

At NEC Digital Studio we believe in design practices that make the world more human. 

NEC Digital Studio was created to put people at the centre ofservices positively changing how they experiencethe world. Everything we design build and maintain ismade for life.  

Our mission is to empowerorganisations to be more effective inclusive andsustainable through tools systems and experiencesthat are intelligent integrated and intuitive for all.  

As a people-first digital studiowe aredesigning anddeveloping evidence-led solutions at scale totransform the services used by everyone every day. Wespecialisein working withseldom heardvoicesanddiverseuser groups. Wepracticeparticipatoryco-designandethical teams are experts inaccessibility and digitalinclusion 

Wed love your help. And well support you all the more atNEC Digital Studio Made for Life () 

Were looking for a Senior User Researcher with significant experience in delivering user research projects. The focus of your role will be to plan facilitate and lead user research activities on a variety of projects. Youll often be working with multidisciplinary teams on complex projects where autonomy and project management will be important.   

Were on the hunt for someone who will champion our values: to care passionately be fluent in people believe in your craft push convention be open to change and to value each other.   

We work with a broad range of clients some of whom are completely new to user-centred design (UCD). This means youll also play a key role in championing our UCD approach. 

The role may also involve:  

• Leading and directing projects  Youll lead multidisciplinary teams and clients in the pursuit of inclusive accessible and effective research outcomes.   
• Team support and management  Youll help to support the user research team by inspiring and line managing team members including overseeing appraisals and professional development.  
• Defining and refining practice  Youll help to define the way our disciplines work together and progress the way NEC Digital Studio delivers inclusive accessible and effective design.  
• Supporting new business  Youll help NEC Digital Studio identify and win projects by spotting opportunities with clients and helping with proposals and pitches.   
• Supporting our Design School with the development and delivery of courses 

How we work:  

We work with central and local government the NHS voluntary not-for-profit and private sector organisations.  

We work hand-in-hand with our clients and sometimes were embedded in their teams for projects. Youll move on to different sectors after 3 - 12 months because we want you to get a variety of experiences from applying GDS (government digital service) standards to improving customer buy-in. Beyond individual projects NEC Digital Studios User Researchers support each other at weekly meet-ups where we share our work discuss its wider implications and learn about methods.  

Youll also broaden your skills by working closely with members of our Digital teams including interaction and content designers and developers.  

All of our User Researchers are supported by more senior members of the User Research team. They look after your wellbeing help you set goals and objectives and provide feedback to help you grow.

Qualifications :

• Experience working as a Senior User Researcher
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary project teams
• Experience with GDS
• Public Sector Experience

Additional Information :

• We pride ourselves in offering an excellent benefits package including an above average pension scheme. When you join the team at NEC Software Solutions you are provided with the following: 

• Private Medical Cover funded by NEC for Employees (with the option to add family members at an additional cost)  
• 25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/sell (FTE) 
• 4 x basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost) 
• A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributions up to a maximum of 8.5% 
• A selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs 
• All colleagues get free access to LinkedIn Learning. Over 15000 courses covering a huge breadth of subjects. Learn about what you like when you like how you like. 
• Give back days   
• Annual team and company away-days  
• Personal learning budget 

NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all communities. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs during the recruitment or interview process please feel free to share these with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accommodating experience for all candidates. 

Other information:

Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be required.  All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting references and occupational health checks.   Depending on the nature of the role a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check may also be required.  required.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time