Senior User Researcher

at  University of the Arts London

The opportunity
As a Senior User Researcher, you will plan, design and carry out user research activities within key services and products. Through primary research with users, you will help our teams to get a deep understanding of our current and potential students and staff members’ needs and behaviours.
About you
We are looking for the post-holder to have –
Demonstrable experience of and a passion for, holistic, insightful, people-focused research.
Deep understanding of the end-to-end service design process and how research contributes to this in shaping concept development, continuous iterative development and championship of user needs.
Experience balancing exceptional understanding of people’s needs and service requirements with organisational expectations, and translating insights into actionable recommendations.
Demonstrable experience of designing, facilitating and analysing a wide range of qualitative and quantitative user research methods (and an understanding of the strengths and limitations of different research methods) including for complex user journeys.
Excellent communication, collaboration storytelling and influencing skills, in addition to strong stakeholder management skills.
Confidence operating in a multidisciplinary team, working with change in an agile product and service development environment.
We are UAL
University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.
Our culture
We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
Application process
We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.
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Vacancy Id: 11407
College / Service: Digital and Technology
Location: Hybrid – UAL High Holborn/Home
Salary: £51,996 - £69,441 per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed Term
Term: Full time – 35 hours per week
by: 26 January 2025 at 23:55
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