User Researcher
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2434 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 59% sure that is the right code. UK Health Security Agency 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:
- Likely 2434 (Business and related research professionals) · 59% match
- Likely 2115 (Social and humanities scientists) · 14% match
- Likely 2162 (Other researchers, unspecified discipline) · 8% 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 |
2162 Other researchers, unspecified discipline Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £34,900 Clears | £39,200 Clears | £43,600 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
UKHSA's readiness to respond to all threats and hazards. We focus on Agency capability, putting external stakeholder and customer needs at the centre of designs for the future. We identify opportunities to improve public health outcomes through better user experiences.
The team are responsible for:
Main duties of the job
As a user researcher, you'll work as part of a multidisciplinary squad collaborating with teams across UKHSA. Through effective user research you'll ensure design projects are rooted in a deep understanding of users and their needs.
Together with other UCD professions, you'll ensure quality, innovation, and creativity in how we approach all aspects of design and how we bring concepts to life for stakeholders to effect change.
You'll embody inclusive behaviours. You'll understand the importance of inclusive research practices, taking pride in ensuring research is representative of a wide range of people and communities.
You'll be an active part of the UCD community sharing insights and practices within the community and across the organisation.
Your work will help UKHSA to solve problems, improve public health outcomes and address health inequalities.
Person specification
Application form and supporting statement
Essential
- Application form and supporting statement
Presentation
Essential
- Presentation
Technical skills
Essential
- Analysis and synthesis
- Research management, leadership and assurance
- User research methods
- User-centred practice and advocacy
About the employer
We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.
UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.
Please visit our careers site for more information https://gov.uk/ukhsa/careers
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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- Middle half £34,892–49,400
- Median £41,392
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–35,000
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. UK Health Security Agency 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.