Government Digital & Data

Job Vacancy Senior User Researcher - HMRC - G7

United Kingdom

Government Digital & Data

Job position

Permanent
As soon as possible
£58k-64k
Hybrid
United Kingdom
Published on 14/05/2026

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About the role

You’ll join Unity Business Services, working at the heart of a major transformation programme delivering new shared services across multiple government departments.

Leading on user research, you’ll ensure services and guidance are shaped by real user needs, improving experiences for both colleagues and the public.

What you’ll be doing

  • Leading and delivering user research across complex digital services

  • Shaping research strategies that inform decisions and improve services

  • Using a range of methods to gather and analyse actionable user insights

  • Influencing teams and stakeholders to embed user-centred design

  • Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement across services

  • Mentoring and supporting other user researchers

  • Contributing to the wider user research community across government

Candidate profile

What we’re looking for

  • Strong experience in user research for digital services

  • Expertise in a range of research methods (e.g. usability testing, surveys, ethnographic research)

  • Ability to turn complex insights into clear, actionable outcomes

  • Confidence influencing stakeholders and embedding user-centred approaches

  • Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences

  • Experience mentoring or supporting others in research practices

Working environment

Location: Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Worthing, Nottingham

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London, England, United Kingdom
> 1000 employees
Corporate / Direct Employer
Government Digital and Data is a community of experts leading digital transformation in government, creating more efficient services that have a meaningful impact on people’s lives. Government Digital and Data professionals benefit from cross-government events and learning. From webinars from the world’s leading innovators to digital upskilling sessions.They enhance our professionals’ skills and capabilities, which ultimately enables them to be a part of the world-leading advancements in digital transformation and government innovation.

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