Rail Operations & Standards Manager

– Providing direction and guidance across the business in respect of railway operational standards, including those required for safety, security and incident response.
– Development and maintenance of the Project Sleeper/Safety Certificate application document and supporting safety management system, and ensuring ongoing certification by the ORR.
– Managing the process for defining and implementing robust operational standards and procedures for the delivery of safe, secure and punctual rail services.
– Managing the training and competence management regime required for operational employees, including those designated as railway safety critical workers.
– Coordination of operational safety, security and incident response arrangements with Delivery Partners, Network Rail, interfacing rail operators, and emergency services, including the sharing of best practices.
– Ensuring the project Sleepers operational safety risk model and other safety related risk assessment are carried out and maintained, coordinating closely with the Safety, Risk & Compliance department.
– Coordination of an effective safety assurance programme, including audits, for both internal and outsourced activities, in conjunction with the Franchise & Quality Manager and internal Safety, Risk & Compliance department.

To succeed in this role you will have significant experience in a management role covering operational safety in a railway or other safety critical transport environment. You will hold a NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma (or equivalent) in Occupational Health & Safety Management. You will possess experience of carrying out safety risk assessment and developing operational standards/procedures whilst also being able to show where you have managed the delivery of a training and competence regime for safety critical workers. In return we offer the chance to be involved in the shaping of an iconic brand from the beginning of an exciting new phase in its life