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 31^st 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, 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.

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.