Health, Safety & Environmental Principal (Human Factors)

Dstl Porton Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0JQAt Dstl, our vision is to have a modern way of working efficiently, accommodating and enabling our people to create, collaborate and deliver. To do this successfully in this job will require attendance at a Dstl location; Government Departments including wider MoD or Delivery and Mission Partner’s premises for 60% of your working time. Where business needs allow, and with the agreement of your line manager, there may be the option for a combination of workplace and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement.Job SummaryAre you a Human factors risk specialist who is looking to be the expert who turns Human Factors into life-saving strategies for critical Defence projects?If so then this role is for you.The Health, Safety & Environmental (HS&E) Principal - Human Factors is responsible for the implementation of a Human Factorsstrategy for Dstl, aligned with HSE’s Human Factors Delivery Guide (available at: hf-deliveryguide.pdf (hse.gov.uk)).You will manage Human Factors health, safety and environmental protection risks, particularly in relation to work undertaken on high hazard activities that have the potential to result in major accidents in areas of work with biological agents, very toxic chemicals, energetic materials (e.g.explosives), indoor and outdoor trials and maintenance of critical facilities.You will support the Head of Safety to ensure the successful integration of Human Factors consideration into Dstl HS&E risk management. This role contributes to the wider development of HSEP strategic and operational goals by promoting learning, supporting development of HSEP management systems and driving continuous improvement in HSEP performance across Dstl.Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.Job DescriptionIn this role you will: Assist and support the Head of Safety in developing and implementing Dstl HSEP and associated strategy, ensuring all associated business activities are accounted for.Working with identified key stakeholders, drive the delivery of continuous improvement in HSEP performance through a positive approach to changeProvide Human Factors support, in both lead and supporting roles to: Health and safety (Human Factors) inspection and auditing activities Human Factors risk assessments (Safety Critical Task Analysis) for activities that could result in major accidents.Production of Human Factors Integration Plans for new build projectsCarrying out Human Factors assessments on Safety Critical EquipmentHuman Factors training and awareness raising activities, including the development, production, design and delivery of new Human Factors training courses and materials and providing support to trainee Human Factors specialist(s)In This Role You WillAssist and support the Head of Safety in developing and implementing Dstl HSEP and associated strategy, ensuring all associated business activities are accounted for.Working with identified key stakeholders, drive the delivery of continuous improvement in HSEP performance through a positive approach to changeProvide Human Factors support, in both lead and supporting roles to: Health and safety (Human Factors) inspection and auditing activities Human Factors risk assessments (Safety Critical Task Analysis) for activities that could result in major accidents.Production of Human Factors Integration Plans for new build projectsCarrying out Human Factors assessments on Safety Critical EquipmentHuman Factors training and awareness raising activities, including the development, production, design and delivery of new Human Factors training courses and materials and providing support to trainee Human Factors specialist(s)Person specificationWe Are Looking For Someone Who HasReviewing and tracking Human Factors risk assessment of safety critical tasks that may lead to major accidentsPlanning and designing Safety critical communication plans and messagesDeveloping Safety critical procedures Please see full job description for skills and experience If you have all this, we want to hear from you now! – come join our team and make a differenceImportant InformationOur work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners.This role will require full UK security clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. For some roles Developed Vetting will also be required, in this case you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.QualificationsA post-graduate degree level qualification in Human Factors/ Ergonomics accredited by the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human FactorsMembershipsChartered Member of Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF).BehavioursWe'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:Making Effective DecisionsCommunicating and InfluencingSeeing the Big PictureChanging and ImprovingWe only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:Making Effective DecisionsAlongside your salary of £57,297, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory contributes £16,598 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.BenefitsDstl’s full range of great benefits can be found in the information pack which includes:Financial: An excellent pension scheme starting from 26% employer contribution (find out more here). In Year Rewarding Achievement bonuses and thank you vouchers. Rental deposit scheme and cycle to work scheme.Flexible working: Options include alternative working patterns such as; compressed hours (e.g. working a 4 day week/ 9 day fortnight), job shares and annualised hours (agreed number of hours per annum paid monthly i.e. working term-time only).Working hours: Flexibility around your working day (e.g. start time, finish time). Ability to bank hours in a 12 month reference period including the ability to accrue and use 3 days per calendar month.Where you work: Depending on your role, blended working may be available including remote working to suit you and your team. This can be discussed at interview.Annual leave: 25 days pro rata (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 public holidays with the ability to buy/sell 5 additional days per annum.Family: Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks with full pay, an additional 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaidLearning and Development: Dstl encourages and supports charterships, accreditations and provides employees access to fully funded apprenticeships up to level 7 (Masters Degree). Dstl will pay for 2 memberships with relevant bodies/institutions. Employees also have access to Civil Service Learning.Facilities: Onsite parking, EV Charging points, restaurants, cafés and gyms.Selection process detailsThis vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.We want you to have your best chance of success in our recruitment process, so If at any stage of the application process you would like help or assistance please contact the Dstl Recruitment Team dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk and we will do all we can to support you.Sifting will take place week commencing the 1st December 2025 with interviews to be arranged from the 10th December 2025, interviews will consist of a combined technical & behavioural interview to include a presentation, details of which will be provided at invite to interview Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.SecuritySuccessful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.Nationality requirementsOpen to UK nationals only.This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality.Working for the Civil ServiceThe Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.Diversity and InclusionThe Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.Contact point for applicantsJob ContactName : DSTL HR RecruitmentEmail : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.ukRecruitment teamEmail : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.ukFurther informationShould you wish to raise a formal complaint about the Dstl recruitment process you should email dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk stating the nature of the issue. We will respond within 5 working days.