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 ..... full job details .....