SC Cleared User Researcher - ContractRate: Up to £500 per day (Inside IR35)Location: London (3 days per week on-site)Contract: Initial contract with strong extension potentialWe''re hiring an experienced SC-cleared User Researcher to support the delivery of user-centred digital services within a central government environment. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a high-impact programme where research plays a critical role in shaping policy-backed digital products and services.Key RequirementsActive Security Clearance (SC) - must be current and transferableStrong GDS experience, including working to the Government Service StandardDemonstrable experience delivering user research across discovery, Alpha and beta phasesConfident engaging with senior stakeholders, multidisciplinary delivery teams and service ownersAbility to translate complex research findings into clear, actionable insights that influence design and product decisionsResponsibilitiesPlan, design and deliver a wide range of qualitative and quantitative research activitiesChampion user-centred design principles and evidence-led decision-making across the teamCollaborate closely with designers, product managers, developers and policy colleaguesCommunicate insights effectively through research reports, playback sessions and workshopsEnsure all research outputs align with GDS standards and support service assessmentsWorking Pattern3 days per week on-site in LondonRemaining days remote, offering a balanced and f