Level Crossing Safety Advisor

OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national rail safety organization is seeking a Level Crossing Safety Advisor. This hybrid role involves managing safety initiatives, leading project delivery, and influencing regulatory practices. Applicants should possess strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate across functions. The position offers an opportunity to drive improvements in a critical safety area and engage with various stakeholders to enhance safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience managing low to medium complexity projects.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across functions.
• Expertise in safety and regulatory practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of core operational activities in Level Crossing safety.
• Shape improvements in safety and regulatory practice.
• Support policy development and training.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Sound judgment

Influencing skills

Job description

This role can be based at any of our office locations: London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, York, Glasgow. At ORR we have adopted hybrid working and are currently expected to work from a workplace location for a minimum of two days per week or 40%.

The Team provides specialist, topic-based support to RSD in our strategic risk priority subjects. We share intelligence; we lead inspection & investigation work across RSD in our specialist areas. We help set strategic direction.

This national role provides specialist support and coordination on Level Crossing safety, legislation, and regulatory processes. As a Level Crossing Safety Advisor, you'll lead the delivery of core operational activities, manage low to medium complexity projects, and contribute to strategic workstreams.

Acting as a central point of expertise for Level Crossing Orders and Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) recommendations, you'll help shape improvements in safety and regulatory practice. Working closely with the Level Crossings Lead and Process Coordinator, you'll collaborate across internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure effective delivery.

The role requires strong analytical skills, sound judgement, and the ability to influence and work across functions. You'll also support policy development, training, and continuous improvement, while building your expertise in this high-profile area.