Human Factors Lead

1 week ago


Gosport, Hampshire, United Kingdom Ministry of Defence – Royal Navy Full time
Job Description

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a small multi-disciplinary team of Human Factors professionals (Ergonomists and Psychologists) at the Institute of Naval Medicine. The Human Factors Group (HFG) provides the Royal Navy (RN) and wider Ministry of Defence (MOD) with applied research and evidence-based consultancy in ergonomics and psychology.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the staff and resources of the HFG in an effective and efficient manner.
  • Field queries, develop new work, provide HF subject matter advice, and develop a HF insight and approach to contribute to enhancing the health and safety and efficiency of Defence personnel.
  • Supervise and quality assure activities conducted and outputs produced by the HFG.
  • Engage with stakeholders, subject matter expertise support to working groups, interdepartmental liaison, external liaison with HF networks.
  • Support accident investigations by providing specialist ergonomics/Human factors expertise and advice.
  • Represent the MoD(N) on NATO groups and other working parties so that their aims are met effectively.

Requirements

  • Chartered membership of either the British Psychological Society (BPS) or the Chartered Institute of Human Factors and Ergonomics (CIEHF) is an expectation.
  • A postgraduate qualification in either Ergonomics or Psychology is essential for this post.
  • Experience managing a multidisciplinary team or similar e.g. multi-disciplinary research projects.

Working Environment

The Institute of Naval Medicine is the Naval Services Centre of Excellence, bringing together scientists and medical professionals to improve the health of the UK Armed Forces. The unique opportunities offered within are varied, challenging, and exciting and support Navy Commands role to generate and operate forces for today and to ensure we are ready for tomorrow by developing and delivering the Navy of the future.

Benefits

  • Alongside your salary, Ministry of Defence contributes towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
  • 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service.
  • Learning and development tailored to your role.
  • An environment with flexible working options.
  • Access to a confidential, professional support service.
  • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
  • A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%.
  • Discount schemes.
  • Bicycle/season ticket loans.
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
  • Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year.


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