Job Title: UX Researcher – HF/HMI
Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire
Rate: £33.88ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £25.26ph on a PAYE basis
Employment Type: Contract (Currently financed until March 2027)
Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week
Reference: J36857353
About the Role
Looking for an experienced Senior UX Researcher to lead the delivery of user testing across our digital in‑vehicle experiences. This is a senior hands‑on role focused on planning, running and analysing research, while guiding and supporting a small team of researchers. It is not a people‑management position, but you will act as the lead practitioner for testing activities and guide day to day activities.
What You Will Do
- Lead and coordinate UX testing across vehicles, simulators and digital prototypes
- Conduct hands‑on research including study design, moderation and analysis
- Mentor junior researchers and support their development
- Use Maze and other industry‑standard research and survey tools to design and analyse studies
- Work closely with designers and product teams to define research needs and translate findings into clear recommendations
- Manage testing logistics and ensure high standards of research quality
What You Bring
- Strong experience in user research and usability testing, including in‑person moderated studies
- Proven ability to run studies across a range of prototype fidelities
- Proficiency with Maze and common research tools (e.g., Qualtrics, UserTesting.com, Optimal Workshop)
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work on site several days per week
- Full UK driving licence and legal right to work in the UK
Desirable:
- Experience with simulators or immersive testing environments
- Experience with automotive UX or human‑machine interaction
- Experience with eye‑tracking or behavioural analytics
Requirements: Full UK driving licence – for permit requirements, Regular on‑site working due to secure prototype access
** THIS POSITION IS INSIDE IR35**
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