Senior Human Factors Consultant

Gold Group
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Senior Human Factors Consultant

Bristol, UK (3 days on-site) 10 min walk from Temple Meads

£55,000 - £70,000 + Benefits

Flexible working hours with option of an early finish on Fridays

Summary of the position available:

We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Human Factors Consultant to join a growing privately owned consultancy specializing in Human Factors and Usability within the exciting and busy Medical Device sector.

In this role, you will lead and deliver high-quality human factors projects, applying best-practice methodologies to support the development of safe, effective, and user-centered medical devices. You will take ownership of projects from planning through to delivery, working closely with clients and internal teams to ensure excellence at every stage.

Responsibilities:

Lead the delivery of HF projects end-to-end, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget

Plan, execute, and report formative and summative (validation) usability studies

Develop study protocols, discussion guides, and supporting documentation

Conduct usability testing sessions independently and confidently

Perform task analyses and use-related risk assessments

Analyse and synthesise complex datasets to generate meaningful insights

Produce clear, concise, and high-quality technical reports

Present findings and recommendations to clients with confidence

Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory standards (ISO, FDA, etc.)

Consultancy Related Activity

Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritising your workload effectively

Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted HF expert

Support business development activities including proposals and project scoping

Provide expert consultancy on human factors, usability, and risk management

Stay up to date with regulatory changes and industry best practices

Contribute to thought leadership and the organisation's reputation in the field

The Ideal Background:

Degree (or higher) in Human Factors Engineering or a related discipline

Strong experience within the medical device industry

Proven experience delivering HF projects at a senior level

Excellent analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail

Strong technical writing and reporting capabilities

Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure

High level of integrity and professionalism

Willingness to travel as required by project workload (USA)

What's on Offer

Excellent salary: £55,000 - £70,000

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working hours, including early finish on Fridays

Hybrid working: 3 days on-site in Bristol

Opportunity to work on impactful medical device projects

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Career development and progression opportunities

If you're passionate about improving user safety and product usability in healthcare, and you're ready to take ownership of meaningful projects, we'd love to hear from you.

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