Head of Operational Safety - Cardiff Head Office, South WalesSalary: Salary of up to £85,000 per annum, depending on skills and experienceBasis: Full timeEqual OpportunitiesAt Transport for Wales we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative. Everyone's different and has their own perspective so we're building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. Through this we're determined to be one of Wales' leading inclusive employers. We're creating an inclusive transport network that everyone in Wales can be proud of.Who we are At Transport for Wales, we're on a mission to transform transport in Wales and make it fit for the future, whether that's rail, bus, walking or cycling. We want to inspire a nation to change the way it travels, so that we all travel more sustainably and help to combat the climate emergency we're all facing. We're an open and inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcome and our people are supported to reach their full potential. We want to create an environment where our people can grow and succeed. This is key to enabling us to deliver on the promises we've made to the people of Wales to build a sustainable transport network that meets their needs.Role responsibilitiesThe Head of Operational Safety will be responsible for leading and directing the team of professional Operators responsible for defining, collating, distributing, updating and maintaining the operating and traincrew standards for the safe and effective operations of Transport for Wales. They will actively monitor compliance with systems, processes and procedures to ensure operational standards are achieved and maintained. Act as a member of the directorate's senior leadership team, whilst also fulfilling the role of Professional Head of Operational Safety as set out in the Safety Management System. To establish, develop and specify the business operations, traincrew and safety standards which meet the full requirements of industry standards and Codes of Practice by means of professional experience and expertise. Design, develop and authorise, where required, new and existing Traction and Traincrew operating publications in conjunction with TfW Fleet engineering and the Operations Training. Establish a system for ensuring that where necessary the requirements of industry standards are developed as operations and company standards and that handbooks, working instructions and other processes are updated to reflect any revised requirements. Who we're looking for Strong leadership and management skills Competent as a train driver or with experience of mainline train driving Experience of audit processes and understanding/complying with a Safety Management System Experience of leading investigations into complex incidents Understanding of railway standards (e.g. RIS) and best practice (e.g. RSSB research) Ability to work cross functionally and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders Ability to correctly analyse and present data, especially in Microsoft Excel, Word & Power Point Welsh Language SkillsThe ability to speak/write Welsh would make a great addition to your application, but it is not essential for this role.Transport for Wales supports and promotes the use of the Welsh Language by employees and will encourage them to develop, improve and maintain their Welsh Language skills. We fully support our people who want to improve their Welsh language skills, and personal development for Welsh Language skills are offered in a variety of ways such as online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.Next stepsDoes this role sound like the opportunity you are looking for? Do you want to find out more? See attached Job Description for further details.TFW is a Disability Confident employer. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process or as part of the role if you are successful.This advert will close at midnight on the day of the application closing date stated above. We do encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.If you have submitted an application for this role within the last 6 months and were unsuccessful, please do not re-apply as regrettably, your application will not be considered.Note that you must hold the permanent right to work in the UK. We are not currently able to provide sponsorship.