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User Researcher

Inside IR35 Product and UX
£425 per day
Source: Recruitment Agency
Posted 26 Aug 2026 · Closes in 4 days · 10 Sep 2026
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Comparable market15 live roles New this week7 comparable roles Typical disclosed rate£450/day Outside IR3540% of comparable roles Remote / hybrid100% of comparable roles Skill-market signalUncommon skill combination User Research2 live roles Agile16 live roles
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Contract Details

Pay rate£425 per day
IR35 statusInside IR35
Contract duration5 months
Start date7 Sep 2026
Working arrangementRemote · 1 day in 3 months
LocationLeeds
Security clearanceBPSS — Active clearance required
IT specialismProduct and UX

Job description

The contractor will be expected to assist in planning and conducting research, analysing findings, and helping teams make evidence-based, user-centred decisions. The contractor will also plan and deliver user research activities with support from senior researchers.

What the role involves

  • Assist in planning and conducting research, analysing findings, and helping teams make evidence-based, user-centred decisions.
  • Plan and deliver user research activities with support from senior researchers.

Desirable experience

  • Experience working within a data-focused environment.
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Comparable live roles157 added in the last 7 days
Typical disclosed rate£450/day13 comparable roles disclose a usable rate
Outside IR3540%6 of 15 comparable live roles
Remote / hybrid100%15 comparable roles offer remote or hybrid working
Near comparable live median−£25/day vs the comparable live median
Uncommon skill combinationOnly 1 other live contract currently shares two or more of these Core Skills.

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