User Researcher (GDS/UCD)

Sanderson Government and Defence

Visa sponsorship not verified
£115,700–£116,350 per year
Permanent residency after about 5 yrs
Citizenship after about 6 yrs
Work language: likely English (posting is in English)

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About the role

Salary: GBP 115,700 - GBP 116,350 per year. User Researcher (GDS/UCD) £447.50 per day | Inside IR35 | 6-Month Contract | Remote with Quarterly Travel to Leeds | BPSS Eligible We are looking for an experienced User Researcher to join a multidisciplinary team delivering user-centred digital services. This role is ideal for someone with strong GDS and User-Centred Design (UCD) experience who can independently plan and deliver research activities that drive better service outcomes. You'll work closely with designers, product managers, busine…

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Location Insights: South East London

Take-home pay (Country tax)
About £6,700 a month after tax (at the midpoint of the posted range), using the average rate of 30.7% for a single employee on a higher salary
Weather (City)
London (nearest reference city): summer highs about 73°F / 23°C, winter highs about 46°F / 8°C
Safety (Country)
High peacefulness (Global Peace Index rank 39)

Salary

£115,700–£116,350 per year

Work visa routes in United Kingdom

Skilled Worker visa

Salary at least £41,700 per year (or the going rate for the occupation, whichever is higher). £33,400 per year for new entrants (and at least 70% of the going rate).

A job offer from a Home Office licensed sponsor, with a certificate of sponsorship
A job in an eligible occupation at the required skill level
English at the required level

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