Lead User Researcher - Policy & Digital Discovery

Location: UK (Remote/Hybrid options available)

Contract: Interim (Outside IR35)

Rate: £425 per day (inside)

AgileSource is supporting a high-impact programme at the intersection of policy and digital delivery. We're looking for a confident, strategic Lead User Researcher to shape research direction, influence decision-making, and guide a small team through a full discovery phase.

Key Responsibilities

Shape the overall research approach and determine the most effective methods to generate meaningful insight
Design and deliver a range of research activities, from exploratory and ethnographic studies to desk-based evidence reviews
Engage senior stakeholders with credibility, building trust and championing the value of evidence
Turn research findings into clear, actionable recommendations that inform both policy development and service design
Lead a small multidisciplinary team through a digital discovery phase, producing outputs that transition smoothly into delivery

This role sits within a multidisciplinary environment, bridging policy and digital teams to ensure services are grounded in real user needs.

We're seeking a high-quality researcher with strong consultancy-style soft skills:

Leadership, strategic thinking, confidence, and the ability to challenge constructively
Government and policymaking environments
User-centred policy design (highly desirable)
Digital discoveries

Please forward your CV in the first instance.

Agilesource Ltd

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