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FPSG are pleased to offer a number of contract opportunities for User Researchers at all levels for roles working on UK Based projects, with SC Clearance. It is helpful if you already have SC Clearance, however, if you do not currently hold this, it can be obtained through the process if you meet the SC Clearable criteria. If unsure, please get in touch and we can support you with your queries on this. What you can expect to get involved with: Your role will encourage you to participate in a range of research activities and methods, and communicating actionable insights to project teams. It will require collaboration across the user-centered disciplines and go beyond the screen. You will work in the open, communicating the user research findings within the project team and working closely with clients and partners in co-designing services and products with users. Requirements: We're keen to hear from a range of applicants, not just those who have worked in the design or creative industries. You should be able to demonstrate that you are able to meet some, or all, of the following requirements as well as being SC Cleared or eligible to become so: ? Having a working understanding of ethical and responsible research best practice. ? Understanding the importance of inclusive research ? Working within an agile environment with multidisciplinary teams, knowing your role at each phase of development. ? Supporting others in the delivery of user research activities. ? Communicating findings in an engaging and meaningful way to colleagues and stakeholders. ? Participating in the analysis and synthesis of research data and findings. ? Working collaboratively with the wider design team, experts and clients to produce clear insights that will enable project teams to make informed design decisions. ? Supporting the continuous improvement of services based on data and evidence gathered through user research. ? Working collaboratively with senior stakeholders to collate and present research findings in a range of formats and contexts. ? Briefing and supporting research ops team members with recruiting participants for user research activities and developing recruitment screeners ? Being aware of and active in identifying accessibility needs of users and be confident in making adjustments for these. ? Contributing to the development of policies and standards around ethical research, accessibility specifications and equalities impact assessments. ? Take part in design sprints and research sprints as both the designated user research and eventually as a facilitator ? Being able to manage your own time and budget on both client and internal projects. ? Familiar with the requirements of preparing and presenting to ethics review boards. ? Communicate effectively in written reports of user research findings. Some skills and experience we are looking for: ? Experience in delivering user research activities,. ?Experience in wider research methodologies ? Experience of supporting junior colleagues in developing user research skills. ? Experience with usability testing? Be detailed, focussed and rigorous in your practice. ? Have a natural curiosity and empathy for people. ? Experience of conducting usability tests at all phases of the agile service design process in person and online ? Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary project team ? A strong portfolio of user research projects ? Familiarity with a wide range of user research techniques and methods. ? Familiarity with statistical research tools such as SAS and SPSS ? Experience of working with design and development teams ? A basic understanding of user experience best practice across web and mobile ? Familiarity of the purpose of design systems (e.g Gov.uk prototyping kit). Next Steps: Please submit your CV to apply immediately and then FPSG will be in touch to discuss your suitability, availability and rates associated with the role that matches you best. We can also cover the SC Clearance process with you at this time. We are Disability Confident and neurodiverse aware. If you have a disability, please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with your recruitment process
Location: Contracted to our Peterborough office with the flexibility for hybrid working Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience Contract type: Permanent Full time: 37.5hrs per week Benefits: We want all our employees to feel valued and engaged and are committed to offering a positive working culture along with a good work-life balance. As well as ensuring they pay their employees fairly, they offer the following benefits: Flexible working, Generous annual leave, Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike Loan Scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme, Eyecare, Discount Portal, Social Activities. Closing date: Sunday 23 June 2024 Interviews will be held w/c 1 July 2024 No agencies please Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease. The philanthropy and partnerships team works with Kidney Research UK's high value supporters and the kidney community, including individuals, ambassadors, trusts and partners. Our team also delivers inspiring events to raise awareness of the organisation and our work, to fundraise, engage and cultivate new and existing supporters. The conferences and special events manager is responsible for the leadership, relationship management, creative development and delivery of the charity wide events portfolio. This includes internal and external conferences, income generation and stewardship events. Your will lead a team and work closely with senior stakeholders, internally and externally, to deliver high quality and high value events, such as gala dinners, professional stakeholder engagement events, virtual events and a golf day. The role will manage all aspects of events from concept to completion. In addition, you will look after high value event relationships, including committees, and implementing a strategic plan to deliver and grow unrestricted income. As well as ensuring a robust and continually improving stewardship journey for all our supporters. You will be a creative thinker, with excellent attention to detail who can lead a team effectively whilst managing multiple events concurrently. If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community. About Kidney Research UK: Kidney Research UK is the leading charity in the UK focused on funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease and for more than 60 years the research we fund has been making an impact. But kidney disease is increasing as are the factors contributing to it, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity, making our work more essential than ever. At Kidney Research UK we work with clinicians and scientists across the UK, funding and facilitating research into all areas of kidney disease. We collaborate with partners across the public, private and third sectors to prevent kidney disease and drive innovation to transform treatments. Over the last ten years we have invested more than £58 million into research. We lobby governments and decision makers to change policy and practice to ensure that the estimated 7.2 million people living with all stages of kidney disease in the UK have access to the most effective care and treatment, and to make kidney disease a priority. Most importantly, we also work closely with patients, ensuring their voice is heard and is at the centre of everything we do, from deciding which research to invest in to how we plan our priorities and our work across the charity. Those patient contributions are vital, always helping us and our partners to understand what life is like with kidney disease, always ensuring we see the patient behind the treatment and always reminding us that behind every statistic and every number is a person the patients and the carers who inspire our mission and push us forward to make a difference and change the future of kidney disease. You may have experience in the following roles: Event Manager, Conference Manager, Special Events Manager, Event Planner, Meetings and Events Manager, Corporate Events Manager, Fundraising Events Manager, Charity Events Manager, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, etc. REF-214 290