Operations Safety & Standards Manager

Randstad Cpe London; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail organization in the Midlands seeks an Operations Safety & Standards Manager to ensure safe planning and execution of rail operations. This role will oversee operational safety systems, manage risk assessments, and foster a safety culture through effective compliance and training programs.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent is essential.
• Strong background in rail operations and safety-critical environments.
• Experience in train driving or shunting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop operational safety systems in line with ROGS.
• Maintain an operational risk register and associated risk assessments.
• Investigate incidents and safety events, ensuring lessons learned are actioned.

Skills

Safety Leadership

Risk Management

Compliance Monitoring

Incident Investigation

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Job Title: Operations Safety & Standards Manager
Location: Warwickshire
Sector: Rail / Safety / Operations
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £80k

Are you an experienced safety professional with a strong background in rail operations? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking rail business leading innovation and delivery across the sector. We're working exclusively with a specialist rail organisation in the Midlands, looking to appoint an Operations Safety & Standards Manager to help shape and maintain a strong culture of safety and compliance across their operational functions.

The Role:

As Operations Safety & Standards Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe planning and execution of rail operations, including depot movements, shunting, testing, and commissioning. You'll take ownership of the operational management system and drive continuous improvement through expert safety leadership, risk management, and compliance monitoring.

You'll collaborate closely with operations leadership, technical teams, and safety trainers to embed robust systems and standards aligned with national legislation and industry best practice. This role is essential in supporting the safe delivery of both day-to-day operations and longer-term innovation projects at a strategically important site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop operational safety systems in line with ROGS and wider industry frameworks

• Own the development and application of professional driving and shunting standards

• Maintain an operational risk register and associated risk assessments to ALARP principles

• Oversee the fatigue risk management system and deliver continuous improvement initiatives

• Manage and communicate urgent safety notices and operational bulletins

• Work alongside trainers and assessors to deliver high-quality safety training and briefings

• Support PTS management and third-party access arrangements across the site

• Investigate incidents and safety events, ensuring lessons learned are actioned

• Deliver KPIs, performance reporting, and safety audits to drive best practice

• Provide hands-on safety advice, coaching, and support to operational teams

• Represent the safety and operations function at cross-business meetings when required

What We're Looking For:

Essential:

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)

• Qualified in risk assessment and accident investigation

• Strong background in rail operations and safety-critical environments

• Train driving or shunting experience (past or present)

Required Qualifications

• None