Overview
Operational Safety Business Partner - Rail / Metro
Location: Newcastle
Salary: £46,000 - £50,000
The executive body of the North East Combined Authority owning and operating the Tyne and Wear Metro is looking to hire an Operational Safety Business Partner to provide expertise, support and guidance to the operational teams on all aspects of railway and maritime legislation, regulation and industry standards.
Responsibilities
* Supporting the implementation of an operational safety management system and ensure compliance to the Integrated Management System (IMS) is effectively implemented across the organisation including all associated policies, plans and procedural arrangements in accordance with railway and maritime legislation, industry and international standards e.g. ISO 45001, Railway Industry Standards and recognised best practice.
* Support the Operational Safety Manager and provide operational safety guidance and support across the organisation.
* Provide support in operational incident investigations, risk assessments, Emergency Planning, Fatigue monitoring, Health Surveillance, and Behavioural Safety initiatives.
* Contribute to the QHSSE Strategy and guide the implementation and development and delivery of the annual operational, safety plans with key stakeholders and assist with the development of improvement initiatives.
* Ensure the provision of appropriate Operational Safety advice and guidance across the organisation.
* Undertake operational safety and assurance performance monitoring activities, reporting and analysis.
* Ensure all accidents, incidents and close calls are reported and investigated as appropriate and in compliance with procedures and statutory requirements (e.g. RIDDOR, RAIB, MAIB) as directed by the Designated Competent Person (DCP).
* Conduct robust compliance, assurance and monitoring activities in cooperation with Head of Quality, Risk, Compliance and Assurance plans.
Requirements
* A formal qualification in health and safety such as IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent.
* Demonstrable knowledge of railway, maritime or other high-hazard industry safety legislation and regulations.
* Experience of supporting the requirements of relevant operational safety legislation and particularly ROGS and those related to the UK Marine industry.
* Be able to meet medical fitness standards for personal track safety.
* Demonstrable experience of working in a fast moving and changing environment.
* Good communication, interpersonal skills and an effective team player
* The ability to demonstrate values and behaviours that prioritise dignity and respect, alongside promoting equality, diversity and inclusion within our workforce.
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