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On behalf of the MOD, we are looking for a Senior Human Factors Specialist  Inside IR35 for a 12 months contract based Hybrid 2-3 days in Salisbury. 

The Human Factors Specialist will work with the Corporate Health, Safety and Environmental Protection Team and other colleagues across the organisation in helping to implement a Human Factors Strategy aligned with HSE’s Human Factors Delivery Guide (available at: hf-delivery-guide.pdf (hse.gov.uk)).

The role is aimed at managing Human Factors health, safety and environmental protection risks, particularly in relation to work undertaken on high hazard activities that have the potential to result in major accidents in areas of work with biological agents, very toxic chemicals, energetic materials (e.g. explosives), indoor and outdoor trials and maintenance of critical facilities.

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is a central government department with a mission to protect our country and provide the ultimate guarantee of its security and independence, as well as helping to protect its values and interests abroad.

To do this we have an annual budget of almost £40 billion and a workforce comprising 193,000 people, almost 59,000 of whom are civilians. We currently manage more than £11 billion of spend every year.

Our work really matters; we offer engaging roles which have a direct impact on the quality of services we provide. We employ people in many different roles and in many locations across the UK and abroad. We have jobs in policy, finance, HR, IS/IT, commercial and project management and all the types of jobs you would expect to find in a government department, or indeed in the private sector. We also employ doctors, dentists, teachers, police, fire service, quantity surveyors, and engineers to name a few. There are many opportunities to develop and progress both within MOD and across the wider Civil Service, whether you’re a permanent appointee or an interim.

SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be eligible and willing to undergo these checks

As a Senior Human Factors Specialist, your main responsibilities will be:

1.Lead the integration of risk management to incorporate Human Factors issues, by:

• Development of Human Factors policy, procedures and guidance
• Human Factors risk assessments (Safety Critical Task Analysis) for activities that could result in major accidents.
• Research and policy initiatives which involve Human Factors
• Undertake Human Factors training and awareness raising activities, including the development, production, design and delivery of new Human Factors training courses and materials and providing support to trainee Human Factors specialist(s)
• Support investigation of incidents, dangerous occurrences and near miss investigations

2. To develop and maintain links with Human Factor professionals in other organisations and relevant professional bodies (e.g. CIEHF)

3. Carrying out any other tasks and duties as may reasonably be required by the Corporate Health, Safety and Environmental Protection Team

Essential:

• Chartered Member of Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors
• Experience in Safety Critical Task Analysis in high hazard facilities.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Practical experience and understanding of managing risks in high hazard environments

Desirable:

• Experience of working on a site regulated under Control of major accident hazard regulations (or equivalent e.g. MACR)
• Experience of working in other high hazard industrial or research industries
• Awareness of the impact of human factors with regard to environmental protection

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the MOD guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.

Armed Forces Covenant 

MOD guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following “this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.