Senior Nuclear Human Factors Specialist
About User Centric Design Ltd
UCD has a clear vision to become one of the leading Human Factors consultancies in the UK.
UCD has experienced tremendous growth over the past five years, establishing a reputable presence among our clients who consistently seek our support for additional projects. Our business is built upon personal values that put employees at the heart of the business as well as strong ethical business practices. Our values guide our decision-making, including how we treat our staff, clients, the environment and the shareholders (which includes employees).
We are committed to fostering a culture of openness, inclusion, and diversity. We believe that individuals from various backgrounds and cultures provide unique perspectives that enhance our success. By cultivating an environment of uni-directional respect and appreciation, we provide everyone with the opportunity to realise their full potential.
Our aim in recruitment is to find those people who will fit well with the team, with the motivation and enjoyment for delivering work that makes a difference to the people who use or will use the systems being designed and assured.
The Role
We are in search of highly motivated and ambitious Senior Human Factors specialists who takes pride in delivering exceptional work for their client, prioritise the needs of end-users impacted by the systems they help design, and a thirst for continual development.
As a Human Factors professional, you will demonstrate how you have applied HF thinking, techniques and methodologies in the delivery of work for projects you have led or supported. Your role will primarily involve executing and successfully delivering project assignments for clients predominantly operating in safety critical sectors.
Ideal candidates should possess a range of experience and expertise in Human Factors. Rather than list out where those skills might be we want you to tell us what experience you currently have.
To be considered for the role candidates will need to be able to demonstrate the following:
· Degree or Post-graduate degree in ergonomics or a related science or engineering based subject or vocational qualification (HND or equivalent) with demonstratable practical experience.
· Knowledge and experience of applying different HF techniques, methodologies and thinking.
· Excellent interpersonal/communication, report writing and presentation skills
· Professional membership to a relevant chartered body (desirable)
· To work for UCD all candidates must hold a minimum of a Security Check (SC) clearance without any restrictions. UCD will support the application for Security Clearance if the candidate does not currently hold it.
· Due to the nature of work, we are currently only looking for people who are British nationals.
UCD’s Package
People are UCD’s greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.
Salary – Up to £70,000 per annum plus individual / business performance related bonus (dependant on skills and level of experience)
Enjoy 25 days of annual leave to recharge and relax.
Bank holidays that can be taken to fit around your life.
Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. (Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time or flexi-hours).
Opportunities for Professional Career Development that includes access to mentors and training.
Pension plus company contribution.
Reimbursement of membership fees to a relevant professional body.
£1,000 annual training budget.
Following a successful probation period the option to join the employee share scheme.