User Researcher

Advantage Resourcing UK Limited ,
Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Overview

User Researcher x 2 - 6 months Sheffield - Public Sector My client is a leading public sector organisation who are urgently seeking 2 x Lead User Researchers to apply knowledge in human factors, ethnography and the user-centred design process to product and service design in an iterative development environment. Required skills/experience in: Taking a lead user researcher role within a team, setting research direction and mentoring junior research colleagues. Managing team dynamics and holding sufficient authority to effectively challenge points of design without alienating individuals Working within an agile project environment and maintaining effective performance in difficult and challenging circumstances Quantitative research methodologies Proven experience of gathering user requirements for web based services Managing, executing and analysing usability test and research sessions Working in an agile development environment with User Experience teams, designers and developers to create new digital products and services Audience modelling and developing design personas Degree in Human Computer Interaction/Usability/Cognitive Psychology/Market Research or related field Experience across web content, tools and transactional services, especially those with complex user journeys. Experience within a research and digital environment Interested? Please reply with your updated CV and I will be in touch shortly to discuss the next steps. Many thanks. Advantage Resourcing is a service driven recruitment consultancy. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89625671