Role sheet · Design
UX Researcher
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Generates evidence about user behaviour and needs so teams build the right thing, not the assumed thing.
Tasks changing in this role, 2026–2030
An illustrative development reference, not a job description or a requirement.
- Validating conclusions once tools speed up interview analysisShiftingService DesignAI & Data
- Researching with the groups that have least access to digital servicesGrowingService DesignPolicy & Governance
- Testing user trust in virtual-assistant answersGrowingService DesignAI & Data
- Transcribing recordings by handDecliningService Design
A sample work product that shows the skill
A one-page research summary: what we learned, who took part and the proposed decision.
Core responsibilities
- Plan and conduct interviews, usability tests and contextual research with diverse user groups.
- Synthesise findings into insights, personas and journey evidence that shape backlog decisions.
- Ensure research ethics, consent and inclusion of under-represented users.
Target level in each domain
Editorial estimateWhat is usually expected of someone in this role, as a guide for a development conversation, not for performance appraisal.
- AI & DataApplication (2 of 4)
- CybersecurityAwareness (1 of 4)
- Cloud & InfraAwareness (1 of 4)
- Service DesignLeadership (4 of 4)
- Policy & GovernanceAwareness (1 of 4)
- Agile DeliveryProficiency (3 of 4)
- Emerging TechApplication (2 of 4)
- LeadershipApplication (2 of 4)
Matching SFIA skill codes
An editorial, indicative mapping.
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