User Researcher, Manchester

Department for Education (DfE) • Full-time • Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom • £41,458 - £45,492 / year • 1d ago

Play a key role in shaping services that support children, families, and schools through impactful user research.

About the Company

The Department for Education (DfE) delivers digital services that support children, families, and schools across England. Its Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) group uses agile, user-centred approaches to improve education and social care outcomes, helping ensure every child has the best start in life.

About the Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of two DfE programmes as a User Researcher:

Children and Families Portfolio – working on reforms in early years and children’s social care.
School Operations & Estates Services – helping shape digital tools for safer, more effective school environments.

You’ll lead user research within multi-disciplinary teams, informing the design of services that make a measurable difference. You’ll benefit from generous pension contributions, hybrid working, 25+ days holiday, and career development through a strong research community.

Salary: £41,458 (or £45,492 in London)
Contract: Permanent

What We’re Looking For

Experience planning and conducting user research in a digital product or service environment
Ability to analyse and synthesise both qualitative and quantitative data
Experience engaging with a wide range of users, including harder-to-reach groups
Awareness of research ethics and safeguarding practices
Ability to lead research activity and influence design decisions within teams

Desirable (assessed at interview only):

Experience in agile teams
Knowledge of Government Service Standards
Mentoring or supporting junior researchers
Apply before: 11:55pm, Friday 8th August 2025

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