SummaryDo you have a degree or post graduate qualification in Human Factors, Psychology, Ergonomics, or a related discipline?If so would you like to join a dynamic and supportive team who thrives on developing positive relationships across our business and the wider sector?
If you are passionate about safety and enjoy problem solving this may be the right opportunity for you.The nuclear industry is enjoying significant growth and investment, and therefore we are expanding our Human Factors team to meet the resulting demand.
We are looking for Junior, Senior and Principal Human Factors Assessors to help NNL deliver a diverse portfolio of projects working at the forefront of science.As a member of the Human Factors team, you will work in multi-disciplinary teams to define, implement, test, and justify the role operator in high hazard environments.For all roles we require, as a minimum, you to have the ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years' worth of UK residency).The ideal Junior Human Factors Assessor should also have: Effective Communication Skills: You may interact with a range of stakeholders so clear concise communication is important.
Whether it is explaining a point, presenting your findings, or writing reports your verbal and written skills will be important.Critical Thinking: You will be able to identify safety critical tasks and have a keen eye for detail to ensure they are optimised for human reliability.Self-Motivation: You be able to plan your diary / manage your own workload – the ideal candidate will be able to plan their work effectively so they can deliver to cost, quality and schedule.Previous Human Factors experience: While experience in a high hazard environment is ideal it is not a prerequisite, and we would welcome interest from Human Factors Assessors from other industries and those willing to develop new skills.
The ideal Senior or Principal Human Factors Assessor should also have: Great Communication Skills: You will meet a diverse range of stakeholders so you will be able to articulate compelling arguments, both verbally and in a written format, to people at all levels of the business.Critical Thinking: You will routinely apply systematic analytical techniques to direct the work that you or others do.
You can be proportionate and apply pragmatism where required.
Safety Management: You will work closely with specialist safety assessors so you will understand how radiological, chemotoxic and criticality safety cases are developed and implemented.
You will support them to define appropriate human-based protections.
Self-Motivation: You can work proactively and support others to do so.
You will enjoy developing a folder of evidence to demonstrate that Human Factors has been appropriately integrated.
You can maintain control over costs, delivery, and schedule.Developing Others: You will enjoy mentoring and developing junior members of the team.Expertise in Human Factors: You will have significant experience deploying Human Factors tools and techniques in other high hazard industries.
You will have a good working knowledge of regulatory requirements and industrial standards.
For Principal roles you should ideally have a national or international presence or reputation.
If you would like to know more about any of these roles please click on the appropriate link below: Salary up to £47,995 depending on experience Salary up to £72,704 depending on experience Salary up to £79,482 depending on experience Why join us?NNL isn't just a place where you can do career-defining work that makes a real-world impact.
It's also a place where you'll feel appreciated and valued.
We're creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is free to be themselves and feel like they belong.
We put your wellbeing first, we push you to reach your potential, and we do everything possible to help you feel safe, supported and inspired.We also offer a range of employee benefits: Sector leading Family-Focused Policies: celebrate life events, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and a week off for your marriage.NNL offers attractive pension plans.
If you contribute 5%, NNL contributes 15%.
Alternatively, if you choose not to contribute (0%), NNL will still contribute 10%.Annual Leave: Benefit from days of leave, plus 4 extra days to be taken during Christmas shutdown, plus Bank Holidays.Reduced gym membership with discounts of up to 25% from 3,700 gym and leisure providers across the UKCompany Bonus: Be rewarded for your contributions.Learning Opportunities: Enhance your skills through excellent development programmes.Employee Assistance: Access support for personal and professional challenges.Cycle to Work: Stay active and eco-friendly.Life Assurance: Ensure peace of mind for you and your loved ones.Enhanced Sick Pay Benefits: Receive support during illness or injury.Access to 'Mydiscounts' which has a range of special offers and discounts from more than 200 suppliers, including medical insurance and dental insurance.
Health Care: Health savings plan which allows you to claim money back on visits to the dentist, optician and/or physiotherapist (limits apply).
About The CompanyNNL is an incredible place to work.
A place where people do things that have never been done before.
A place where people push boundaries to further themselves, the business and society as a whole.This is a place where personal and professional opportunities are limitless.
If you want to change the world, if you want to tackle climate change, if you want to help advance medical science, if you want to help put things in space, if you want to answer the big questions, if you want to work with extraordinary materials, if you want to meet great people, learn new skills, challenge yourself, work flexibly, and build a long successful career with the power to make a real impact… you can do it all here.Equality, Diversity and InclusionNNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures, providing reasonable adjustments as appropriate.
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