Develop and lead the human factors team consultancy offering to the rail industry.
Lead, inspire, manage, mentor and coach members of the human factors team to ensure the quality and timely delivery of their work and on-going development of their human factor's skills and knowledge.
Lead complex projects and workstreams overseen by the Head of Human Factors and Principal Human Factors specialists.
Provide objective technical input, advice and quality checking as required and ensuring your work satisfies the expectations of the recipient in terms of scope, technical quality, and timely delivery.
Role model good leadership and project management behaviours, and act as a sounding board for technical matters for members of the human factors team.

Qualified in Occupational Psychology or Human Factors or Ergonomics to MSc level or equivalent industry experience.
A registered or chartered member of the British Psychological Society or Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors or equivalent (candidates can be in the process of registration/chartership)
Have significant experience leading human factors commercial consultancy projects.
Have substantial experience in a human factors role in a relevant safety critical industry and evidence of expertise in one or more areas of human factors.
Have experience of leading and managing a small team and areas of human factors work.
Able to demonstrate a strategic and analytical thinking ability, distilling the important aspects of problems and issues.
Able to apply creativity and diligence to finding solutions or resolutions to working projects and situations.
Ability to research, synthesise ideas and present these in a way that is understood and accepted by our internal and external stakeholders.

RSSB are now seeking a Lead Human Factors Specialist to join the Human Factors team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Human Factors professional to take a leading role in shaping and delivering our consultancy offering to the rail industry. In this role, you will scope, manage and deliver high-impact human factors projects - including research initiatives - that support our members and help the wider industry enhance safety, performance and innovation.

30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
Private medical and dental cover
Flexible and hybrid working options
Season ticket loan and travel subsidy
Cycle to work scheme
Volunteer leave
Performance-related bonus
Pension scheme
Learning and development opportunities

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