User Researcher

On behalf of the Met Office, we are looking for a User Researcher Inside IR35 for a 11 months contract based Hybrid Exeter.

SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active SC clearance.

As a User Researcher, your main responsibilities will be:

Essential:
. Lead and conduct user research activities independently within agile, multidisciplinary teams.
. Generate insights that shape and improve data delivery products and services through robust user-centred research methods.
. Analyse and synthesise research findings using a wide range of methodologies to produce clear, evidence-based recommendations.
. Present user insights to stakeholders to support alignment, informed decision-making and continuous service improvement.
. Champion inclusive, user-centred practices across teams and the wider organisation, involving colleagues in research to deepen user understanding.
. Manage research operations, including participant recruitment, scheduling and ensuring high standards of research leadership and assurance.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the Met Office guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant/Commitment

The Met Office guarantees to interview veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".