## Safety & Assurance ManagerApplylocations: 20 George Hudson Street: Sunderland Depot: Wakefield Kirkgate Stationtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: June 1, 2026 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR032432# Safety & Assurance Manager York | Full-time | On-call required## About Grand CentralAt **Grand Central Rail**, we connect communities with fast, reliable and high-quality rail services. As an open access operator, we pride ourselves on delivering a safe, customer-focused and innovative service across the UK rail network.Safety is at the heart of everything we do—and we’re looking for a **Safety & Assurance Manager** to help us continually raise the bar.## The roleThis is an exciting opportunity to join our Safety team in a key leadership position. As **Safety & Assurance Manager**, you’ll be responsible for leading health, safety, environment and security across the business, ensuring we operate to the highest standards while driving continuous improvement.Working closely with the Head of Safety, you’ll play a pivotal role in embedding a strong safety culture, supporting operational teams, and ensuring compliance with all industry and regulatory requirements.## Key responsibilitiesYou’ll:* Lead the day-to-day management of Grand Central’s health, safety, environment and security arrangements* Support and deputise for the Head of Safety* Drive the development and continuous improvement of our **Safety Management System (SMS)*** Manage safety risk processes, ensuring hazards are identified, assessed and controlled effectively* Deliver and oversee internal audit and assurance programmes* Lead incident and accident investigations, applying root cause analysis to prevent recurrence* Analyse safety performance data, identifying trends and driving improvement actions* Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, industry standards and regulatory requirements* Act as Grand Central’s **nominated security contact**, liaising with organisations such as the DfT and British Transport Police* Develop and maintain emergency, environmental and security plans* Provide expert advice and coaching to managers across the business* Collaborate with key industry bodies including ORR, RSSB and wider rail partners* Support business change by ensuring robust safety validation and assurance## About youWe’re looking for a proactive and collaborative safety professional who can influence at all levels and drive meaningful improvement.### Essential experience & skills* Significant experience in a health & safety management role (typically 5+ years)* Strong knowledge of UK health & safety legislation and industry best practice* NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)* Experience conducting audits (e.g. ISO9001)* Proven experience in accident/incident investigation and root cause analysis* Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills* Ability to influence and support operational teams in a safety-critical environment### Desirable* Experience within the rail or wider transport sector* Environmental management qualification* Emergency planning or fire safety expertise* Training or coaching qualification* Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IRO)## Why join Grand Central?* Be part of a **safety-first organisation** where your impact truly matters* Work within a supportive and collaborative team environment* Engage with leading industry stakeholders and regulators* Opportunity to shape safety strategy and influence continuous improvement* Play a key role in delivering a safe and high-quality service for our customers## Apply nowIf you’re passionate about safety and want to make a real difference in the rail industry, we’d love to hear from you.
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