Head of Operational Safety & Compliance

Abellio East Midlands Ltd.; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional transport operator based in the East Midlands is seeking an Operational Standards and Compliance Manager to ensure safety and compliance across operations. This role involves leading risk assurance and audit programs, maintaining operational procedures, and representing the company at industry forums. Ideal candidates will have a strong safety management background and experience in the UK rail industry. The position offers excellent benefits including a pension scheme, holiday entitlement, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Excellent defined benefit pension scheme

32 days' holiday (rising to 34 after 2 years)

Flexible working hours

Free First Class duty travel on EMR

Free and discounted leisure travel for family and dependants

Generous national rail travel discounts

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience in operational standards and safety leadership in a safety-critical environment.
• Strong background in operational change and risk management.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant legislation and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee audit, assurance and risk activities.
• Lead the Operational Risk Assurance and audit programme.
• Manage and maintain SMS operational procedures.

Skills

Operational safety leadership

Risk management

Safety management

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Job description

A regional transport operator based in the East Midlands is seeking an Operational Standards and Compliance Manager to ensure safety and compliance across operations. This role involves leading risk assurance and audit programs, maintaining operational procedures, and representing the company at industry forums. Ideal candidates will have a strong safety management background and experience in the UK rail industry. The position offers excellent benefits including a pension scheme, holiday entitlement, and flexible working options.