Human Factors Consultant

Gold Group
Bristol, Bristol (county), United Kingdom
Last month
£42,000 – £55,000 pa

Salary

£42,000 – £55,000 pa

Posted
8 Apr 2026 (Last month)

Human Factors Consultant

What's in It for You?

Competitive salary: £40,000 - £55,000

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working with early finish on Fridays

Hybrid model: 3 days on-site in Bristol (10min walk from Temple Meads)

Clear career progression and promotion opportunities

Exposure to meaningful, real-world healthcare innovation projects

Supportive, forward-thinking team culture

The Opportunity

An innovative and fast-growing consultancy within the medical technology space is looking for a Human Factors Consultant to join its expanding Bristol-based team of Human Factors Consultants.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with around 1-4 years' relevant experience who is eager to develop their career in human factors and usability engineering. You'll play a hands-on role in delivering impactful projects that directly influence the safety and effectiveness of medical devices, while benefiting from structured support, mentorship, and clear progression pathways.

The Role

Human Factors Consultant

Support the planning, execution, and reporting of formative and summative usability studies

Develop study protocols, discussion guides, and supporting documentation

Moderate usability testing sessions with users in line with study requirements

Conduct task analyses and contribute to use-related risk assessments

Collect, analyse, and interpret qualitative and quantitative research data

Identify use errors, root causes, and trends to inform design improvements

Produce high-quality technical reports and client-ready deliverables

Create engaging presentations and support delivery of findings to clients

Apply best practices in research ethics, consent, and data privacy

Contribute to the successful delivery of multiple projects within timelines and budgets

Manage your own workload effectively across concurrent assignments

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and client stakeholders

Maintain awareness of regulatory requirements and industry standards

Team & Development

Work within a supportive and collaborative team environment

Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives

Take advantage of mentoring and structured development opportunities

Demonstrate ambition and a clear desire to progress and earn promotion

About You

Degree (or higher) in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Psychology, or a related field

1-4 years of relevant industry experience (medical devices or regulated environments preferred)

Understanding of the product development lifecycle

Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail

Ability to interpret and communicate complex data clearly

Confident written and verbal communication skills

Strong organisational and time management abilities

A proactive mindset with a desire to learn, grow, and progress your career

Willingness to travel when required

If you're looking to build your career in human factors within a consultancy that values growth, development, and impactful work, this could be the ideal next step in your career, please get in touch to talk it through with an HF Specialist Recruiter.

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