Methods is a Ā£100M+ IT Services Consultancy who has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. They are recruiting for a User Researcher on a permanent basis. The role involves championing the user, planning and conducting user research, collaborating with the product team, and promoting user-centered design principles and best practice within government.
Requirements
- Championing the user
- Planning and conducting user research, developing recruitment briefs, analysis and presentation of findings
- Collaborating with the product team to turn research findings into prototypes and features that meet the user need
- Presenting research findings, user insight and recommendations to the product team
- Promoting user centered design principles and best practice within government
- Designing, scripting and analysing quantitative surveys
- Undertaking qualitative/quantitative research projects such as proposition development, visual identity and customer experience mapping
- Applying relevant knowledge in human factors, ethnography, and the user-centered design process to product and service design
- Managing day-to-day operations with usability and market research agencies with accountability for schedules, value for money and deliverables
Benefits
- Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience
- Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society
- Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership
- A supportive and collaborative environment
- Development ā A management development programme, and training
- Wellness ā 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme
- Flexible Working ā including home working and part time
- Social ā office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes
- Time Off ā 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year
- Volunteering ā 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation
- Pension ā Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
- Life Assurance ā of 4 times base salary
- Private Medical Insurance ā which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
- Worldwide Travel Insurance ā which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- Travel ā season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme
