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
We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Human Factors Consultant to join a growing privately owned consultancy specialising in Human Factors and Usability within the 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‑centred 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
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
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