Senior Occupational Psychologist
The Senior Occupational Psychologist will support the Principal Occupational Psychologist in designing, delivering, and validating computer-based aptitude testing for critical Royal Air Force roles. The role involves acting as technical lead for continuous attitude surveys, conducting targeted research, and providing consultancy-based services for bespoke people requirements across Defence. The post holder will line manage two Higher Psychologists and supervise trainee occupational psychologists to ensure high-quality outputs. Working within Air and Space Command, the successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary subject matter experts to deliver evidence-based psychological solutions.
What they're looking for
- Minimum of 4 years relevant post MSc experience
- Experience of working in selection and assessment
- Strong research methods and statistical analysis skills
- Experience managing stakeholders at all levels
- Proficiency in SPSS and Excel
Qualifications
- BSc Psychology conferring Graduate Basis for Chartership with BPS
- MSc Occupational Psychology approved as Stage 1 by BPS
- BPS Qualification in Occupational Testing – Personality
- BPS Qualification in Occupational Testing – Ability
Nationality requirements
Open to UK, Republic of Ireland, Commonwealth, EU/EEA/Swiss nationals with EUSS status, and Turkish nationals under the Ankara Agreement.
Selection process
Sifting is scheduled for week commencing 2nd November 2026. Interviews will take place in the week commencing 30th November 2026.
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