Lead Human Factors Specialist

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.

Our work is wide ranging and impactful: from shaping the design and rollout of new technologies, to creating cutting edge training solutions using VR and AI. We dive deep into human factors data to help the industry make smarter decisions, carry out risk based training and competence assessments, and provide expert guidance to strengthen safety culture and support change. We also apply proven human factors methods to tackle real industry challenges and play a key role in leading research and developing safety standards that influence the future of the railways.

This is a permanent role based in our Fenchurch Avenue offices with hybrid working. The closing date will be 10th May 2026 at 23:59. Early application is encouraged.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

To apply, you will be:

• 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.

Why Join RSSB?

We value our people and offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• 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

Ready to Apply?

If you're ready to take the next step in your auditing career with RSSB, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help us shape the future of railway standards.

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 by emailing Find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at RSSB: Rail Safety and Standards Board Careers - VERCIDA

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