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# User Researcher at LiveScore Group 

- **Company:** LiveScore Group 
- **Location:** London England, United Kingdom
- **Posted:** 2026-09-25
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-26
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/livescore9/jobs/8845115002

## Job description

Soho, London Hybrid working: 3 days in the office Tues - Thurs

## The Role

Our User Researcher plays a critical role in informing product development through user insights. This role supports product teams by identifying key research needs, conducting user-centred research across the product lifecycle, and delivering actionable recommendations that influence design and strategy. This role supports LiveScore’s goals and objectives as it aims to ensure that business decisions are aligned with real user needs and behaviours.

As the sole User Researcher within LiveScore Group, you will work closely with Product, Design and wider business stakeholders to understand our users and help shape the products and experiences we build. You will have the autonomy to identify where research can add value, shape research questions, select the right approach and take studies from initial problem through to actionable insight.

The role offers significant exposure across the business and a broad range of research, from exploratory and generative work through to evaluative studies. You will have the opportunity to shape research direction, experiment with new approaches and influence how research is used across LiveScore Group.

If you're looking for a role with genuine autonomy, broad exposure and the opportunity to influence product thinking, this would be a great fit.

At LiveScore Group, we’re the proud home of three of the most exciting brands in the sports and gaming world: LiveScore, LiveScore Bet and Virgin Bet. A fully owned and operated ecosystem that converges the two worlds of sports media and sports betting. We’re proud of the high ratings for our commitment to excellence and fueling fan’s passion for sport driving us to the top.

We don’t just lead; we innovate. Our cutting-edge products and immersive experiences set the standard, but it’s our people who truly make the difference. Every day, our team embody our values: adaptability, teamwork, a fan-driven approach, and an ever-curious mindset that fuels our ambition.

As we scale and continue to create a culture that allows all employees to thrive, we know we need the most talented people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and skills. If you’re good at what you do, come and join us. The more inclusive we are, the more amazing experiences we can create for our users.

We know that job descriptions can sometimes seem daunting and you might not feel you tick every box. But, if you’re passionate about the role and have relevant experience, we want to hear from you!

## Key Responsibilities

- Leads exploratory and generative research to uncover user needs, behaviours, problems and opportunities.
- Partners with Product, Design and wider stakeholders to identify the questions worth answering and where research can add value.
- Connects customer insight to product strategy and the roadmap, helping teams identify and shape opportunities.
- Selects and applies appropriate research methods, balancing generative and evaluative approaches as needed.
- Independently plans and delivers research from problem definition through to actionable recommendations.
- Synthesises qualitative, quantitative and behavioural evidence to generate clear, meaningful insights.
- Builds strong stakeholder partnerships, bringing research into product discovery, decision-making and prioritisation.
- Evolves research practice by introducing new methodologies, approaches and tools, including AI, to improve the quality, efficiency and impact of research.
- Advocates for the customer and confidently challenges assumptions where research provides a different perspective.
- Communicates findings clearly and persuasively, ensuring insights are understood and acted upon.

## Skills, Knowledge and Experience

- Skilled in a broad range of qualitative and quantitative research methods, including interviews, usability testing, diary studies, surveys and other generative and evaluative approaches.
- Skilled in independently designing, conducting and analysing research, with strong judgement around methodology and research design.
- Able to translate ambiguous product or business problems into clear research questions and actionable research plans.
- Able to synthesise findings across multiple methodologies and data sources and translate evidence into clear insights and recommendations.
- Understands how research can inform product decisions, identify opportunities and shape the wider roadmap.
- Strong stakeholder management, collaboration and communication skills.
- Competent with research tools such as UserTesting, survey platforms and product analytics tools, or similar.
- Curious and confident in using AI to improve research practice and explore new ways of working.
- Proactive, self-motivated and comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy and ambiguity.

What can we offer?

- Company Performance Bonus
- Flexible Working Agreements where applicable
- Private Healthcare Scheme + Employee Enhanced Assistance
- Enhanced Family Leave - Maternity, Shared Parental & Adoption Leave: up to 6 months at full pay and 6 months at half pay. Paternity leave: up to 4 weeks at full pay
- Subsidised Gym Membership
- Annual Travel Card Loan & Ride to Work Scheme
- Life Assurance (x3 salary)
- Contributory Pension Plan
- Virgin Family: Giving you access to exclusive Virgin offers and experiences
- Thursday drinks in the office and regular socials

## About LiveScore Group 

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: LiveScore Group converges the worlds of sports media and sports betting through its owned ecosystem of brands LiveScore, LiveScore Bet, and Virgin Bet.
- **Entity Type**: Private (privately held)
- **Headquarters**: London, United Kingdom
- **Founded**: 2019 (LiveScore Group formed after demerger from Gamesys; the LiveScore brand dates back to 1998)
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Sports media, online sports betting, online gambling
- **Target customers**: B2C sports fans and bettors globally; also B2B advertising and software development clients
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Fuelling Fans’ Passion for Sport” — delivering a frictionless, converged experience that combines real-time sports content with a world-class sportsbook

## Products & Services
- **LiveScore**: Real-time sports scores, free-to-air live streaming (e.g., Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup), free-to-play games like LiveScore 6. Available in over 200 territories. Type: Mobile app and web platform.
- **LiveScore Bet**: Online sportsbook offering betting opportunities, launched in UK (2021), Nigeria (2020), Ireland, and briefly in Netherlands (exited 2024). Type: Sportsbook.
- **Virgin Bet**: Online sportsbook brand launched in 2019, operates in UK and South Africa (launched 2025). Type: Sportsbook.
- **B2B Services**: Advertising revenue from sports media and software development (50% YoY growth in FY25). Type: Service.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of £206.3m for FY25 (12 months to 31 March 2025), up 15.3% YoY [next.io](https://next.io/news/results/livescore-group-cuts-net-loss-fy25/)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**:
  - Ringier AG — £50m strategic investment in 2022 [livescoregroup.com](https://livescoregroup.com/)
  - Virgin Group — invested as a shareholder in October 2024 [livescoregroup.com](https://livescoregroup.com/)
  - Kambi — completed migration to Kambi sportsbook platform in July 2024 [livescoregroup.com](https://livescoregroup.com/)
  - X and xAI — announced a transformational partnership in 2025 [livescoregroup.com](https://livescoregroup.com/)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Revenue growth of 15.3% in FY25; B2C online gambling revenue up 18.3% to £185.1m [next.io](https://next.io/news/results/livescore-group-cuts-net-loss-fy25/)
  - 45M+ LiveScore users globally [livescoregroup.com](https://livescoregroup.com/)
  - Record 165K betting actives on LiveScore Bet in 2022 [livescoregroup.com](https://livescoregroup.com/)
  - Expanded into Bulgaria (2024) and South Africa (Virgin Bet, 2025) [livescoregroup.com](https://livescoregroup.com/)
  - Net loss reduced from £48.9m to £28.6m YoY; EBITDA loss improved 60.8% [next.io](https://next.io/news/results/livescore-group-cuts-net-loss-fy25/)
  - LinkedIn followers grew 20.5% year-over-year to 14,020 [linkedin.com](https://uk.linkedin.com/company/livescoregroup)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Convergence model**: Own and operate a fully integrated ecosystem where sports media content (LiveScore) drives betting engagement (LiveScore Bet, Virgin Bet), reducing customer acquisition costs and improving retention.
- **In-house tech stack**: Purpose-built, proprietary technology delivering a seamless user experience across apps and web.
- **Industry-first four-day work week**: Announced in 2025, a strong employer branding differentiator [livescoregroup.com](https://livescoregroup.com/).
- **Strategic partnerships**: With Virgin Group, Ringier, and X/xAI provide brand credibility, distribution, and AI capabilities.
- **Global reach**: Offices in 7 countries (UK, Gibraltar, Malta, South Africa, Nigeria, Ireland, Austria) and LiveScore available in 200+ territories.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue scaling the convergence model in regulated markets (UK, Ireland, South Africa) while exiting less favourable markets (Netherlands, Bulgaria).
- Invest in marketing and brand building to drive user growth, particularly in the UK where revenue increased 26% in FY25.
- Leverage AI and data partnerships (e.g., with xAI) to enhance personalisation and product innovation.
- Expand Virgin Bet into new geographies (South Africa launched 2025) and deepen B2B software development revenue.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “Fueled by shared passion for sports and innovation” — collaborative, energetic environment with a focus on personal and professional development [livescoregroup.com](https://livescoregroup.com/careers/).
- **Flexible work**: “Flexible work arrangements allow for a healthy work-life balance” [livescoregroup.com](https://livescoregroup.com/). Notably, the company introduced a **four-day work week** in 2025, a rare perk in the industry.
- **Offices**: Global presence with hubs in London, Stoke-on-Trent, Gibraltar, Malta, Cape Town, Lagos, and Vienna. Roles span technology, product, marketing, compliance, and commercial.
- **Tech-driven**: Engineering roles include Data Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Senior Software Engineer — working on a purpose-built tech stack at scale.
- **Growth trajectory**: Rapidly expanding private company with increasing revenue and improving profitability, offering career advancement opportunities.
- **Employee rating**: 3.4/5.0 on LinkedIn (170 reviews), with work-life balance at 3.4 [linkedin.com](https://uk.linkedin.com/company/livescoregroup).

## Sources
1. [livescoregroup.com](https://livescoregroup.com/) — Company overview, milestones, office locations, convergence model
2. [livescoregroup.com/careers](https://livescoregroup.com/careers/) — Careers page, culture, four-day work week
3. [linkedin.com](https://uk.linkedin.com/company/livescoregroup) — Company details, employee count, reviews, open positions
4. [next.io](https://next.io/news/results/livescore-group-cuts-net-loss-fy25/) — FY25 financial results (revenue, net loss, EBITDA)
5. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/livescore9](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/livescore9) — Current job openings (9 roles as of July 2026)

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