Senior User Researcher

2 days ago


Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Scottish Gov Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior User Researcher to join our team in the Social Security Programme Division. As a Senior User Researcher, you will play a key role in planning, designing, and carrying out research activities with users to help teams gain a deep understanding of the people who use government services.

Your primary responsibility will be to lead on a range of qualitative and quantitative user research activities to support business and project needs. You will work closely with senior members of project teams to provide clear, actionable insights and support decision-making.

You will be responsible for advocating for the value of user research by engaging colleagues and stakeholders who are new to user-centred design. You will also champion the inclusion of different types of users in appropriate research activities and advocate for accessibility, assisted digital, and inclusive research and design practices.

In addition to your research expertise, you will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to share knowledge and experience of designing research sessions to ensure they are inclusive and meet the diverse needs of participants.

You will be responsible for managing personal data, consent processes, and other ethical considerations when working with research participants. You will also be expected to contribute to the DDaT community by participating in events and reviewing processes, tools, and guidance.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and innovative multi-disciplinary team and make a difference in the lives of the people of Scotland.

About Us

The Social Security Scotland Programme Directorate has been created to design and implement devolved benefits for Scotland, enabling the delivery of 16.5 million payments per year to an estimated two million people.

This vacancy sits within the Programme Management and Delivery Division and will support our various teams within the programme.

Working with the latest tools, technologies, and methodologies, we aim to develop user-centred systems, services, and processes that build capability and enable the delivery of devolved benefits in Scotland.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive civil service salary and additional digital pay supplement of £5000 per year (after qualifying period of 3 months). You will also receive a contributory pension package, generous leave allowance, flexible working arrangements, and hybrid working options with base locations in Edinburgh and Glasgow.

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for career progression and professional development. You will have access to learning and development opportunities to help you reach your professional and personal potential.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact us at SocialSecurityProgramme_Resourcing@gov.scot.



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