User Experience Researcher
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
£45,000 / year
Salary
Within the market range
£41,700
Going rate
Offer clears by 1.1×
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2434 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 28% sure that is the right code. Stott and May is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 2434 (Business and related research professionals) · 28% match
- Possible 2115 (Social and humanities scientists) · 19% match
- Possible 2141 (Web design professionals) · 16% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2434 Business and related research professionals Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £33,400 Clears | £37,500 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
2115 Social and humanities scientists Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £33,400 Clears | £37,500 Clears | £40,400 Clears |
2141 Web design professionals Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £35,100 Clears | £39,400 Clears | £43,800 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
UX RESEARCHER
Location: Basingstoke / Hybrid
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: Up to £45,000 p/annum
THE ROLE
We are looking for an experienced UX Researcher to join our Product Design team and play a key role in understanding user needs, uncovering insights and influencing product decisions.
You'll work closely with Product, Design, Engineering and wider stakeholders to ensure user research informs the development and improvement of digital products.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan and conduct qualitative and quantitative user research.
- Run usability testing, interviews and remote research.
- Identify research opportunities with cross-functional teams.
- Analyse findings and translate them into actionable product insights.
- Present research findings clearly to a range of stakeholders.
- Support prototyping, testing and iteration alongside UX/UI and Engineering teams.
- Advocate for user-centred design across the business.
- Use a range of UX research and remote testing tools.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 3+ years' UX Research experience.
- Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills.
- Experience delivering research from planning through to insight and recommendation.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience with remote testing tools, Figma and prototyping tools.
- Experience working with B2B SaaS products.
- A curious, creative and collaborative approach.
- Excellent organisation and time-management skills.
- Willingness to occasionally travel to London, Spain and France.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Business and related research professionals (SOC 2434) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~105k in sample- Offer £45,000
- Middle half £34,892–49,400
- Median £41,392
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–35,000
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£34,892–49,400), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Stott and May holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2434 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.