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Head of Safety, Health & Environment, Manchester
Client: Network Rail
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: c40ab9cd953e
Job Views: 4
Posted: 27.05.2025
Expiry Date: 11.07.2025
Job Description:
This role is for a 12-month secondment / FTC opportunity to lead on the delivery of safety, health, and environmental assurance (SHE) for the region/route. Develop and implement policies and strategies on SHE to ensure continuous improvement and effective delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
* Providing strategic leadership in SHE across the region/route.
* Ensuring compliance with company procedures and managing SHE risks.
* Leading continuous improvement initiatives and developing risk-based assurance programs, including audits and self-assessments.
* Standardizing SHE policy application in line with legal requirements.
* Inspiring and managing the SHE team and promoting a strong safety culture.
* Serving as the main regional SHE contact and acting as the Designated Competent Person for investigations.
Qualifications and experience required:
* Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., MIOSH, CQI, IIRSM) with chartered status and/or degree-level education.
* Experience in managing SHEQ effectively.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, influencing, and organizational skills.
* Strong leadership and management skills.
* Ability to demonstrate safety leadership behaviors.
* Knowledge of safety and operational issues.
* Understanding of UK and European legislative frameworks.
* Experience as a Health and Safety, Environmental, or Quality practitioner.
* Knowledge of audit and investigation processes.
Desirable but not essential:
* Knowledge of Network Rail’s systems and processes.
* Knowledge of railway infrastructure materials and components.
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