Junior User Researcher - GDS/Public Sector projects

Junior User Researcher x2 neededGDS/Central Government project1-2 days per week in your local officeActive SC Clearance Desirable£400-£475 per day Inside IR35Initial 3-6 monthsiO Associates is working with a UK Public Sector consultancy to bring on 2 x Junior User Researchers for two GDS projects.Active SC Clearance is desirable and successful applicants must be eligible to gain SC Clearance if required (minimum of 5 years of continuous UK residency)Experience working in GDS aligned projects within a Central Government Departments andamp; Agencies setting is essential.Key role details: Experience supporting user research activities across the end-to-end delivery life cycle, including planning, recruitment, moderation, note-taking, analysis, and reporting.Understanding of the Government Digital Service (GDS) Service Standard and user-centred design principles, with an ability to apply GDS research methods appropriately.Ability to conduct and support qualitative research using methods such as user interviews, usability testing, surveys, and contextual enquiry, with guidance from senior researchers.Experience synthesising research findings into clear, evidence-based insights and communicating recommendations to multidisciplinary teams, including designers, product managers, and developers.Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and organisational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in agile, multidisciplinary teams and maintain accurate research documentation. ..... full job details .....