Lead User Researcher: Up to 77,740, plus 28.97% pension, hybrid working, flexible hours and guaranteed learning and development.
DWP. Digital with Purpose.
DWP Digital is looking for a Lead User Researcher to join our Leadership Team in Retirement Services.
In Retirement Services, we are responsible for running and transforming digital services which make sure people over state pension age can plan for and secure all the support and payments they need, like State Pension, and Pension Credits.
Nearly every person in the UK will use these services at some point in their lives. We need to make sure it works well for everyone.
You and your role:
You'll oversee user research activities within Retirement Services.
That means:
You'll mentor and support other User Researchers, helping them to grow as practitioners and deliver top-tier research services. You will advocate for user-centered design and champion its value within the department.
And you'll proactively collaborate and build relationships with key stakeholders to shape service vision, share insights and educate on the power of user research.
If you are passionate about understanding users and turning research into impactful design decisions, this role is for you.
Essential criteria:
Details. Wages. Perks.
Location: You'll be based in our Newcastle hub. We're just across the road from Longbenton Metro.
Hybrid Working: We operate a hybrid working model, with some time in the office and some time at home.
Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to 77,740 per annum.
Pension: You'll be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions of over 28.97%, worth up to 22,521 per year.
Holidays: You'll get a generous leave package starting at 26 days, rising to 31 over time.
Plus, all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi leave.
We have a benefits package built around your work-life balance, which includes:
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