Safety Improvement Specialist

Department Name:  Southern Region
        
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Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you! 

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The Sussex route, which includes the Brighton Main Line and its branch lines, is among the busiest and most congested in the country, carrying just under 4,000 scheduled passenger and freight services each day. 

Principally a commuter route to and from London, the route is critical to the regional and national economy, transporting high volumes of travellers from the south coast to the capital, as well as Gatwick Airport, the country’s second busiest international airport and a key gateway to the United Kingdom.
        
Brief Description
       

To influence the direction of safety, health, environment and sustainability within the route and lead improvement programmes both locally and at the national level. Within this role you will lead the Safety Improvement plan for Sussex working with colleagues at Route and Regional levels to ensure that everyone will get home safe and well every day.
        
        
About the role (External)
       

 Key Accountabilities –

 1.       Lead national and regional improvement initiatives.

2.       Provide route representation on national and industry programmes and working groups.

3.       Support the development and implementation of safety, health, environment and sustainability strategy across all functions in the route and associated programmes.

4.       Promote effective working by communicating good practice and identifying opportunities for innovation through industry research and benchmarking.

5.       Develop investment papers and business cases to support improvement proposals.

6.       Facilitate effective communication and engagement with both internal stakeholders and the supply chain.

 Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

 Essential

•  Ability to think strategically
• Experience of leading change
• Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skills
• A clear understanding of the principles of Health & Safety Management, Environmental Management or Project Management

 Desirable

•  Knowledge of the railway and construction industries
• A degree or equivalent level qualification

        
        
How to Apply (External)
       

Salary: Band 3B - £46700 – £52538 per annum

Closing date: Tuesday 9th April 2024, late applications will not be accepted.  We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.

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For further information please contact Toby Willson on 07730 356386

Remote working opportunity! this role requires working in the office 2/3 days a week

What does our recruitment process look like? 

1. Once you have applied, our Recruitment Specialist will look at your CV.
2. If your experience matches what we're looking for, you'll be invited to an interview