Senior UX Researcher

Location Warwickshire
Job type: Contract
Salary: £33.87ph INSIDE IR35 Via Umbrella Solutions
Contact name: Laura Hopson

Contact email: lhopson@select-engineering.net
Contact phone: 01245403560
Job ref: 36857353
Published: about 5 hours ago
Duration: 12 Months
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2026 23:59
Startdate: ASAP

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

  • The company is 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