Human Factors Specialist

• Human Factors Expertise - provide specialist advice to managers and teams across the business
• Reporting & Insights - deliver clear, actionable reports to senior leaders and regulators
• Industry Engagement - act as a point of contact and engage with external stakeholders, such as the HSE and industry groups
• Project Leadership - lead cross-business safety projects and improvement campaigns
• Task & Shift Design - analyse work, design safe job/shift patterns, and manage fatigue risks
• Safety Systems Integration - embed human factors principles into processes and investigations

Human Factors Specialist

At Northern Gas Networks (NGN), we know that safe, reliable operations begin with understanding people. That’s why we’re looking for someone who can embed human factors thinking at every level of our organisation, making safety not just a process, but a mindset.

A full UK driving licence is a requirement for this role, as travel will be expected across our network

Desirable: NEBOSH Certificate

• Skilled in integrating human factors into safety systems, processes, and investigations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, with a practical approach to complex issues
• Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation in safety-critical industries
• Member of IEHF
• BSc Human Factors / Ergonomics / Organisational Psychology or equivalent
• Expertise in ergonomics, fatigue management, task and shift design, and human error reduction
• Proven ability to influence behaviours and drive cultural and organisational change
• Hands-on experience applying human factors principles in real-world operations
• Excellent communication and engagement skills across all levels, from engineers to senior leaders and regulators

Up to 10% bonus

Salary from £61,737 (depending on experience, competitive)

Hybrid working model - based at our offices in Sunderland or Leeds

• Salary from £61,737 per annum
• Up to 10% bonus per annum
• 25 days annual leave (plus recognised bank holidays and 2 half days over the Christmas period
• A generous stakeholder 5/10 pension scheme
• SSP for the first 2 calendar days then occupational sick pay
• Culture & Behaviour Change - drive programmes that foster a learning and fair culture through culture and behaviour change initiatives
• An array of fantastic family-friendly policies such as 6 weeks paternity leave (for eligible employees) and 6 months' full pay for employees on maternity leave (for eligible employees), as well as shared parental leave and many more!
• Flexible benefits and salary sacrifice options... from discounts on a variety of UK attractions, gym membership, restaurant discounts, experience days... and much more!