Human Factors Specialist

Location: London with smart working

Job ID: 2022-1518

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time

Post End Date: 05/02/2023

Come and join the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) Human Factors Team and help influence and shape the rail industry.

The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) is an expert body that helps the rail industry continuously improve. The Human Factors Team plays a key role by helping rail companies understand and overcome their Human Factors issues. We work in areas such as: design and introduction of new technology; use of AI and virtual reality for training & development; safety culture and change management; physical ergonomics; collection and analysis of human factors data; consultancy and training.

You will help deliver the full breadth of our human factors work, working with ergonomists, occupational psychologists and applied psychologists. You will be provided with different development opportunities including training courses and conferences as well as mentoring and coaching provided by members of our team.

To be successful, you will be qualified in occupational psychology or Human Factors/ Ergonomics to degree level (at least a bachelor’s degree). You will have the desire to develop expertise in the field of human factors, willingness to be involved in a variety of different human factors projects and be able to demonstrate analytical thinking, communication skills and ability to build relationships. A commitment to RSSB’s values and customer service is also essential to the role.

Early applications are encouraged, as we may close this vacancy before the advertised deadline if sufficient numbers of applications are received.

We value diversity and equal opportunities in employment and are committed to creating a workplace which is inclusive to everyone. As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we encourage candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria, to apply for our jobs. If you have applied under the Disability Confident Scheme, please let us know in advance.

If you require any reasonable adjustments with respect to our selection process including information in an alternative format, please contact us.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and we offer our staff the flexibility to work within our core hours and the option to vary their location between both the office and home. If you are looking for further flexibility, speak to us at interview stage so that we can consider your request.

We value our staff and we offer a competitive benefits package to ensure our staff can achieve their best throughout their journey with us. This includes 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays); a holiday buy and sell scheme; private medical and dental cover; a season ticket loan and travel subsidy; access to a cycle to work scheme; volunteer leave; a performance related bonus and pension.