Senior UX Researcher

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Senior UX Researcher to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour.

The Senior UX Researcher will 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 Will 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, (url removed), 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.
Essential Requirement:

Full UK driving licence – for permit requirements, Regular on site working due to secure prototype access.
Desirable Experience Requested:

Experience with simulators or immersive testing environments.
Experience with automotive UX or human machine interaction.
Experience with eye tracking or behavioural analytics