User Researcher - digital UK Ship Registration and Seafarer Training Certification and Medicals

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Summary of the work We require a user researcher to support development teams in the delivery of digital services for ship owners and seafarers, internal and external users. Carry out user research and testing of user needs and the end to end service. Specialist role User researcher Expected Contract Length Up to 1 year Latest start date Monday 19 March 2018 Maximum Day Rate £500 (ex VAT). Travel & Subsistence for visits to other than MCA HQ (Southampton) will be paid in accordance with MCA policy Who Speclialist Work With Working with a small MCA project delivery team, Product Owners, external suppliers, stakeholders What Specialists Work On Plan and carry out qualitative and quantitative user research with staff and end users of digital services for ship owners and seafarers, moving from paper-based to digital. Manage usability and accessibility testing. Review previous user research and prioritise feedback to ensure user needs are met and services are improved as we continue through Alpha and transition to Beta. Skills & Experience • Have experience of working in an agile development environment to create new digital products and services • Have experience of designing, facilitating and analysing a wide range of qualitative and quantitative user research methods • Have experience conducting user research for UK Government digital services • Have experience gathering user requirements for web based services • Have experience organising, executing and analysing usability testing • Have experience researching and assessing the requirement for assisted digital support • Have experience making recommendations based on user research, testing, analytics and feedback • Have understanding of strengths and limitations of different research methods • Ability to work with users and stakeholders at all levels • Have experience working to the GDS Service Standard • Have experience communicating findings to those new to user research/user experience Nice to Haves • Knowledge of accessibility standards • 1 years' experience of user research within Government Work Location Maritime and Coastguard Agency, Spring Place, 105 Commercial Road, Southampton, SO15 1EG Working Arrangments Monday to Friday mainly from our head office in Southampton. Some travel required to other locations to engage with business users (mainly Cardiff). Travel costs for visits to other sites will be met providing they are in line with government travel and subsistence policies. Security Clearance A minimum of BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) will be required. No. of Specialists to Evaluate 3 Cultural Fit Criteria • Work as a team with our organisation and other suppliers • Balance pragmatism with quality outcomes • Share knowledge and experience with other team members Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 65% Cultural fit 15% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers 1. Can the authority please confirm the IR35 status of this role? MCA would conduct these checks with the successful supplier, but expects it to be the case that the role is outside IR35.The framework guidance states the following:"If you need a digital specialist:You can only use the Digital Outcomes and Specialists framework for workers who meet the rules for working off-payroll (known as ‘outside IR35’). You’re responsible for checking whether workers meet the rules. "Link to the guidance:https://www.gov.uk/guidance/digital-outcomes-and-specialists-buyers-guide 2. Can you confirm if this role falls inside or outside of the off-payroll working regulations (IR35). Thank you MCA would conduct these checks with the successful supplier, but expects it to be the case that the role is outside IR35.The framework guidance states the following:"If you need a digital specialist:You can only use the Digital Outcomes and Specialists framework for workers who meet the rules for working off-payroll (known as ‘outside IR35’). You’re responsible for checking whether workers meet the rules. "Link to the guidance:https://www.gov.uk/guidance/digital-outcomes-and-specialists-buyers-guide 3. Can you confirm if there is an incumbent in post or if this is a new role? This is a new role, although some level of user research has been carried out previously by an external supplier. 4. Would there be flexibility to work remotely for two days a week? There will be a need to attend specific locations for user research, workshops, etc. However, a level of flexibility may be appropriate for office based tasks such as analysis, and desk-based work.